The Dangers of Oversleeping
One of the most important pillars upholding a healthy lifestyle is consistent quality sleep. It has been estimated that the average adult needs between seven and eight hours of Zs per night, and getting less can wreak havoc on both your physical and mental health. However, on the flip side of this, did you know that sleeping more than eight...
Daydreaming May Boost Creativity and Improve Your Mood
For many generations, daydreaming - especially at seemingly inopportune times such as during class or at work - has been looked down upon. It has been seen as unproductive, and not a quality befitting a good student or top employee. However, contrary to popular belief, some research shows that daydreaming may actually help people perform better at cognitive tasks. A new...
9 Easy and Delicious Ways to Add More Turmeric to Your Diet
Turmeric. This golden super spice is arguably one of the most powerful on the planet at fighting inflammation and disease. Many studies suggest that the benefits of its active compound, curcumin, range from healing inflammation associated with conditions like arthritis and IBS, to boosting brain power and fighting cancer. Although it’s commonly thought of as a ‘curry spice,’ there are...
7 Super Simple Ways to Make Your Home Smell Great Naturally
Want to have an awesome-smelling living space? Don’t have the time or materials to make your own candles, potpourri, incense or any of that jazz? Don’t worry, here are seven super simple and quick ways to keep your home smelling great. 1. Make your own deodorizing spray Water + essential oil + baking soda. That’s it! Add 1 teaspoon of aluminum-free...
Can Cuddling Help Your Man Lose Weight?
The act of cuddling (as well as the act of sex, for that matter) releases a hormone in the body called oxytocin. Oxytocin is a powerful neurotransmitter that plays a tremendous role in the bonding between mates. Besides making you feel all lovey-dovey, it turns out that oxytocin might help men lose weight by promoting better appetite control. Increased appetite control A...
Homemade Protein Powders That Balance Hormones and Boost Workout Performance
Adding protein powder to a smoothie or meal is a great way to get some extra nutrition. Unfortunately, commercial powders are usually loaded with artificial flavorings and other unnecessary additives, and boy can they be pricey! The good news is, you can make your own protein powders with ingredients you probably already have at home. All of these are plant-based, simple...
Become a Better Listener: Here’s How
Listening and letting others know they’re being heard is one of the most important skills we can develop in our personal and professional lives. Whether you need to improve your listening skills for work, or to do a better job of making your spouse or kids feel heard and understood, these nine tips will help! 1. Look at the speaker You...
Licorice: May Not be Safe in Large Doses
We have written a lot lately about the importance of approaching supplements with caution. One big reason for this is because the FDA does not regulate the contents of these supplements before they hit the market, leaving lots of room for contamination and dishonesty. However, there is another reason why any herb or supplement should be taken wisely and under...
7 Reasons to Eat More Sprouts
A sprout is the leaf stalk of a plant that has just cracked out of its seed, and is just starting to poke up out of the soil. Sprouts may be small, but they are packed with nutrition and they have many health benefits at this stage of their growth. Here are only six of many reasons to eat more...
Research: Meditation Slows Age-Related Brain Shrinkage
We’ve known for a while about the calming, relaxing, and stress-reducing benefits of meditation. Now, new research is also starting to show the tangible, long-term benefits of meditating on the health and capacities of our brain. We recently reported on a Harvard University study which showed that meditation might increase the amount and density of the brain’s gray matter. Now,...
