Veggie Butcher Shop… Coming Soon
Butcher shop. Just those words conjure up images of whole pigs dangling by their feet in a darkened, blood-stained freezer room. Or, maybe of a scary, unnecessarily hairy man in a terrifying used-to-be-white apron. In fact, the horrific documentaries of slaughterhouses might be what has created many a vegetarian. However, for those who have decided to swear off meat forever,...
Top Family Dogs
Choosing the right dog for your family is a big decision. There are so many aspects to take into consideration. Size, temperament, whether they are barkers, hunters or lovers…. the list goes on. To make your research a bit easier, we've compiled the following list of - in our opinion - the top ten best dogs to consider welcoming...
6 Ways to Induce Relaxation in Your Home
We live in a hectic and fast paced world. Technology surrounds us, and we don't always realize that we need to unplug for a while. Our bodies, minds and spirits require rest and relaxation to recharge. Here are a few ways to bring about a state of relaxation in your home. Add some green Plants are an amazing source of calm...
Are You Allergic to Hard Work? How to Overcome Your Lazy Self
Some days, we all struggle with getting ready and beginning the day. Even those with highly competitive personalities have days when they need a little motivation to get them going. While we know you are not really allergic to hard work, we hope these tips will encourage you to overcome your motivational obstacles. Find your passion It really is true: when...
High Blood Pressure and Obesity Linked with Leptin
Leptin is a hormone that occurs naturally in your body, and has different functions that affect your weight and your blood pressure. The risk of high blood pressure is increased when someone is obese, so scientists are frequently conducting research to look for links between the two. Being able to identify a link may be helpful in creating more...
Big Soda Ramps Up Marketing to Black and Latino Kids
While the beverage industry has cut back on the marketing of unhealthy drinks to children on television and websites overall, a study has found that they've actually increased marketing to black and Latino kids and teens. This is unfortunate, as children from these backgrounds have higher rates of obesity as well as chronic illnesses linked to drinking soda, like...
5 Dangers of Medical Tourism
Health care in the US is extremely expensive - millions of people can't afford to get the treatments they need. Knowing this, it's probably no surprise that it's becoming increasingly popular to embark on "medical tourism." The idea of combining travel and more affordable necessary or elective surgery seems to make a lot of sense. Of course, there are also...
Study: Integrative Medicine Can be Highly Beneficial for Cancer Patients
Despite thousands of years of anecdotal evidence, and a few years of exciting scientific evidence, some people still turn up their noses at integrative medicine. However, our Western medical system, while amazing, cannot cover every area of health, and it is becoming increasingly apparent that integrative, alternative and complementary therapies play an important role. A new study performed by the...
Solar Power Picks Up Speed
With the recent opening of the world's first solar bicycle pathway in the Netherlands, we're all pretty excited about solar power. Good news: it looks like we're going to be seeing a lot more of it in the near future. The start of December this year marked the online debut of the largest solar plant on Earth, Topaz. Topaz, which...
Breaking News: Study Shows High Fructose Corn Syrup More Dangerous than Sugar
There has been a huge body of research performed on the dangers of sugar and substantial research performed on the dangers of high fructose corn syrup, an artificial sugar processed from corn. However, until now, it has been unclear if one was actually worse than the other. A new study performed by researchers at the University of Utah clarifies the...
