How to Naturally Avoid Dry Skin this Winter
It's that time of year again - the season when cold winter weather leaves you with dry, patchy skin. Fear not: these natural remedies will have your skin feeling softer and rehydrated in no time. They are also less expensive than their commercial counterparts, and they don't contain any mystery ingredients. Avocado Moisturizing your skin with an avocado mask will have...
Twenty Things Healthy People Refuse to Do
Healthy people live their lives in a certain way. Of course, there are many different variations of a healthy lifestyle - it's not one-size-fits-all. However, if you observe health-conscious individuals, you will notice that there are certain things they generally do not do. A lot can be learned from this. Once you know what the healthiest people never do, you...
Study: Flavonoid-Rich Foods Linked to Lower Risk of Ovarian Cancer
After a long day, do you like to enjoy a nice cup of organic black or green tea with a slice of lemon? If so, you have yourself a very healthy habit, indeed. New research from the University of East Anglia in the United Kingdom has associated foods rich in flavonoid antioxidants, such as tea and citrus fruits, with...
Are You High On Bread – Wheat Lies Exposed
When it comes to whole wheat, we have all been lied to. This ingredient appears next to "heart healthy" labels all over boxed cereals and other wheat-based processed foods, whole grains still comprise the largest section of the Food Pyramid, and wheat is undoubtedly America's favorite grain. However, what is relying on whole wheat as a dietary staple actually doing...
Strange Brew: A Cup of Manure with Cancer-Busting Benefits?
Would you drink a cup of manure if it had powerful cancer-fighting qualities? While the thought is more than a little gross, this is exactly what some villagers in Xiangtan, in the Hunan Province of China, are doing. Some, surprisingly, are reporting its effectiveness. The odd medicinal remedy consists of a combination of warm water, cow manure and sheep droppings,...
Tips for Staying Fit After 50
Once you hit 50 years old, your body starts to naturally change, and your current fitness methods may no longer be as effective. If you currently live an active and healthy lifestyle, you can simply make a couple changes to stay fit. The following changes are easy, and they are proven to work. Eat a whole and unprocessed diet You'll want to...
5 Benefits of Battling Ropes
Battle ropes are a very versatile fitness tool that can maximize your training efficiency. These ropes are something that many people are not taking advantage of today, but a short training session a few days per week can provide you with a variety of health benefits. In fact, you would have to do several different types of exercise to achieve...
Frustrated: Best Ways Vent Your Stress
We all feel angry sometimes; it's human nature. Whether you're upset because you feel that someone treated you badly or are frustrated with a particular circumstance, anger rears its ugly head in all of our lives from time to time. The important thing is to express your anger in a healthy way, as holding anger inside and pretending it...
Check out These Unusual Pet Gifts – They Aren’t All Furry
If you’ve ever thought about giving a pet to someone, but would like something other than the usual cat or dog, there are a few unusual pets you can give. Exotic pets can bring joy and companionship, but you should be aware that exotic pets are a huge responsibility. Before purchasing any pet for a loved one, make sure that...
Could Bees Help Us with Hair Growth?
Nobody wants to lose their hair. Well, ok, some people like being bald, and can pull it off. The rest of us would like to keep the hair we've got, and maybe encourage some new growth to fill in our coif a little. Well, a new study indicates that bees might have the solution, in the form of propolis. Propolis...
