With Over 100 Grams of Sugar We Give the Shamrock a Thumbs Down
It't that time of the year again when people young and old flock to McDonalds for the taste of the season, so to speak, the McShamrock Shake. This bright green shake has been around now for over 30 years!! Fans eagerly await the seasonal return of this drink each year. Although this shake may look innocent enough - it is...
The Equation You Need for Personal Growth
Have you been looking for a way to change your habits? To grow and develop personally and professionally? To make better choices? It turns out, we’ve had the answer in the form of an equation for almost 80 years! In 1936, a German social psychologist named Kurt Lewin formulated the following equation: B=f(P,E). This simple equation, which means ‘Behavior is...
5 Ways to Eat Healthy on a Budget
A common reason people cite for not eating healthier is that it’s too expensive. While it’s true that organic produce and meat are usually more expensive than non-organic, that doesn’t mean you can’t eat healthy and stick to a budget at the same time! You may just need to learn some new habits. Here are five ways to eat healthier...
Exciting Innovation: Paper from Plastic
We all know by now that plastic water bottles are a scourge on the environment. According to statistics compiled by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), only about 13 percent of water bottles in the US are recycled. This leaves millions of tons every year being put into landfills. So, along with not making new bottles, what can we do...
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Has a New Name
For the multitude of people suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome, there is some good news. After decades of battling for proper recognition and diagnosis methods, chronic fatigue syndrome is finally recognized as a real disease by the Institute of Medicine; and it has been renamed as systemic exertion intolerance disease. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) was established in 1970 as...
Beyonce Wants to Send You a Vegan Dinner
Whether you are already a fan of vegan dining or just wanting to try it out, Beyonce has just the thing for you. In a collaborated effort, vegan meals are now available for delivery right to your home. Beyonce and her personal trainer, Marco Borges, an exercise physiologist, have launched a vegan meal home delivery service called 22 Days Nutrition....
The Health Benefits of Dancing Around Your Living Room
It's fun, perhaps a little silly and it's great for your health. We're talking about dancing. While some people enjoy taking dance classes or going to clubs, there is a great deal of enjoyment - and wellness perks! - to be gained simply by busting a move around your living room. Are you wondering why you should consider dance, aside...
How to Stop a Panic Attack Before It Starts… Naturally
Panic attacks are the worst. If you've ever been unlucky enough to suffer one, you know. If you have them on a regular basis, then you know that anything you can do to prevent these little monstrosities from coming on is welcome. While there are a variety of medications prescribed for anxiety and other conditions which include panic attacks, many...
15 Reasons to Have Coconut Oil in Your Bathroom
We are always finding new and exciting ways to benefit from the therapeutic value of raw and organic coconut oil. Never mind that it’s usually kept in the kitchen, organic, extra-virgin coconut oil can be used in plenty of ways in every room of your house—especially the bathroom! Here are 15 reasons why you should be keeping it in yours. 1....
Weight Loss Success Story (How Did He Do It?)
For John Compton, eating was a way for him to deal with his personal problems. He recently admitted to the Huffington Post, ”I turned to food as a way to cope with my emotions.” John had eaten his way up to 487 pounds in 7 years. He had gone to the doctor for a routine check up, and discovered how...
