Infographic: 5 Ways Apple Cider Vinegar Can Improve Your Health
Apple cider vinegar is just one of those things you can’t get enough of. Made from fermented apples, regular use of apple cider vinegar can cut down on your use of chemical laden products in your home and help improve your health as well. Click on this infographic to find out 5 ways apple cider vinegar can benefit your...
3 Healthy Grain-Free Breakfasts
There are a number of reasons not to eat grain. Some grain, such as wheat, is linked to damaging the stomach lining, because of a protein called WGA. Some contains phytates, which may prevent vitamins and minerals from being absorbed in the body. Plus, grain contains carbohydrates… a lot... which in excess lead to obesity. If you've chosen to go...
New Groundbreaking California Law Means Better Health for Chickens and Better Eggs for Consumers
Factory farming practices in the US are horrifying for livestock and dangerous for human health. Fortunately, one state has taken a giant step toward ensuring that livestock are raised in more humane and sanitary conditions. On January 1st of this year, a groundbreaking animal welfare law called Proposition 2 went into effect in California. The law is expected to improve...
Yoga not Your Thing? Here are 5 Other Mind/Body Exercises to Try
Practicing yoga offers a ton of benefits for the mind, body, and spirit! But like anything else, it’s not for everyone. If you’ve tried yoga and didn’t enjoy it, or simply don’t find the idea of it appealing, here are 5 other mind/body exercises you might want to consider. 1. Tai Chi Tai Chi is a soft, gentle martial arts practice...
Emulsifiers in Processed Cheese Pose Significant Health Risks
These days when you go shopping for cheese, there seems to be more processed cheese product on the shelves then there is actual cheese. What is the difference, you may wonder? Well, to state it simply, processed cheese isn't a healthy food choice, and it could be dangerous. How is it different? To produce natural cheese, milk is heated and then...
8 Reasons to Use Allspice Essential Oil
Allspice: Now there's one aroma that can truly send you dreaming of the Caribbean. It's sweet and pungent, and has hints reminiscent of cinnamon, peppers, and cardamom seeds… all-in-one delicious spice. So… what exactly IS allspice? No, it's not a combination of all spices. It's actually an unripe, dried berry that grows on a tall evergreen shrub native to the...
5 Things You Can Do to Add Value to Your Home Right Now
If you’re trying to sell your home, now or in the future, it’s always good to put money into your investment. Keeping your yard groomed, fixing leaky faucets, and repainting old dingy rooms are some simple, great ways to add value to your home. If you don’t keep up with the maintenance of your home, it will depreciate and you...
A New Danger of Weight Loss Drugs: Ties to Colon Cancer
We would think that after the recent headlines detailing the contamination of an imposter weight loss supplement using Prozac, people would be thinking twice about weight loss pills of any kind. Just in case, however, here's the new research. The dangers of the newly-discovered weight loss drug center around those created to mimic the effects of gastric bypass and other...
7 Steps to Improve Your Circulation Throughout the Day
Poor circulation is usually associated with swelling or puffiness in the feet, ankles, and calves, but if you sit most of the day without exercising—even if you don’t experience these symptoms—chances are your circulation may not be the best. Other symptoms of poor circulation include cold hands and feet, fatigue, impaired cognitive function, varicose veins and hypertension (high blood pressure)....
Caramel Color a “Possible Human Carcinogen” – What are You Drinking?
Yes, we know you probably already know that soda is evil… but do you know just how evil? If you are drinking dark sodas such as colas, you are likely exposing yourself to caramel color level IV - a "possible human carcinogen." Also known as 4-methylimidazole, or 4-Mel, caramel color level IV has been linked to increased leukemia risk, as...
