Melt Belly Rolls and 19 Other Reasons to Drink Green Tea
For some time now, it seems like the health community is abuzz with talk of green tea - and for good reason! There doesn't seem to be much that this supercharged beverage can't do. Green tea, like its black tea relatives, is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. The difference lies in how the leaves are...
How to Get Your Bathroom Organized
You have been tried and found guilty… of cosmetic hoarding. Admit it, you love those shiny new packages of makeup and shampoo. They lure you in and trap you. That gorgeous flat iron that you just HAD to buy is now sitting forgotten in the bottom of your vanity cabinet drawer. You can’t remember what you have and therefore...
Give Your Immune System a Natural Boost with These 6 Herbs and Spices
With cold and flu season approaching, we all need to give some extra attention to our immune system, which battles behind the scenes to fight off all sorts of problems and infections to keep us healthy. Here are 6 spices and herbs that can give you that extra boost! Echinacea Echinacea is a herb native to the Americas, renowned for its...
Say This – Not That: Communication Tips for Healthier and Happier Relationships
Research has shown that strong relationships are vital to our health and happiness—but they’re not always easy to maintain. Especially in long-term relationships, problems, disagreements and arguments are bound to arise. Much of the time, the root of these problems isn’t the disagreements or differences themselves. Rather, relational conflicts are often caused by poor communication between partners. Luckily, changing the...
Meditation Literally Rebuilds Your Brain
By now, pretty much all of us know and accept that meditation provides a plethora of benefits, including reduced tension and stress and improved focus and concentration. However, how and why meditation does this has long remained unknown—until now! Harvard University scientists have published the results of an 8-week study that used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to examine the effects...
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...
