Yoga Poses for You and Your Kids
Doing yoga together is a great way to connect with your child. It’s fun, it’s free, you can do it at home, and it’s good for both of you! The best postures to do with children are ones that allow them to use their imagination and creativity, and learn something new in the process. Try out the following postures...
Why You Should Start Sleeping Naked
Did you think pajamas were required at bedtime? Think again! It turns out that sleeping naked is great for your health and overall well-being. Here’s how: You may sleep better Getting a solid night’s sleep sounds like a dream for those of us who are busy, stressed or light sleepers. Temperature affects how well you sleep, and the body’s core temperature needs...
Keys to Successfully Brown Baggin’ It
One of the easiest ways to get off track when it comes to eating a healthy diet is being away from home. This may be especially true at work, since you most likely spend quite a bit of time there. Typically, there are few nutritious food options available, and when those hunger pangs hit, it's far easier to give...
The Upsides and Downsides of Sticking to a Routine
By default, humans are creatures of habit, and change is always challenging. It is easy to settle into a routine and not branch outside of it because you get so invested. In some cases, you may think that a certain routine benefits you most, and that changes will have a negative impact on your life. However, routines can be both...
Can I Lose Weight Eating Potatoes?
While more than a few diet experts recommend skipping potatoes - a beloved part of most Western diets - it turns out they may not be that bad after all, provided they don't come in French fry or chip form, anyway. Researchers from McGill University in Toronto found that potato extract might curb weight gain from a high fat, high...
Immediate Benefits of Meditating
One of the most wonderful things about meditation is that you can experience many of its benefits in the very first minute. It's not something that you have to practice for weeks upon weeks to notice any changes, but if you're able to practice regularly for a month or so, research has found that it actually changes brain patterns...
Man Allegedly Robs Four Subway Stores because its Famous Jared Diet Failed
An 18-year-old Alabama man, who apparently wanted to be just like Jared, the famous face of Subway, was captured in a Walmart store in late October after a shopper recognized him from photos posted on the local police's Facebook page, according to authorities. Zachary Raphael Torrance, Alabama police say, robbed four area Subway stores because the "Jared Diet" failed him...
Why a Strong Core Matters
When talking about the core muscles, most people focus on the idea of well-developed, chiseled abdominals. In actuality, to strengthen your core, you need to exercise all the muscles from your shoulders down to your hips. It's the job of the core to stabilize, support and protect your shoulder girdle, pelvis and spine. Without core muscles, we would not be...
Teaching Kids Gratitude is a Great Thing – Especially During the Holiday Season
Of course, there is more to the holidays than the giving and receiving of presents. However, in the hustle and bustle of shopping, wrapping, mailing and endless Christmas lists, it is easy to get a bit caught up in the materialism - especially for children. While there is nothing wrong with presents, it may be highly beneficial to get kids...
5 Great Homemade Soups to Chase Your Cold Away
Grandma was at least partially right: chicken soup is good for chasing a cold away. Its been used since ancient times for its medicinal effects. Some doctors believe that its benefits are psychosomatic, though many health experts say that steaming hot soup helps to clear congestion and provides important hydration for flushing out a viral bug. However, it's not...
