17 Ways to Make Your Home More Tropical
Especially during the cold winter months, those of us living in Northern climates sure could use a taste of the tropics now and then. However, if an island getaway is not in the cards this season, you can do the next best thing: bring the tropics to your home! While your options are endless, here are 17 ways to get...
Marijuana Infused Juices: A Great Way to Detox this Holiday Season
The holiday season has officially arrived and you, like many others, may be feeling the weight of gift-hunting, office parties, school performances and the like. All this stress is absorbed by your body can can leave you feeling anything but merry! What you really need is a holiday detox drink that will not only help revive you but also provide...
Everything You NEVER Wanted to Know About Sea Monkeys
Sea-Monkeys. What are they? Where do they come from? Why are they even called monkeys? They are the gift you give your children when they ask for a dog, then you forget three weeks later that they even exist and accidentally dump them down the drain. Oops. The mystery is almost unbearable: are they reptiles, fish? Continue reading to have...
15 Reasons to be Grateful
It's always easier to be grateful when things are going well, but it might be even more important to remember to be grateful on those particularly bumpy days. Gratitude has been shown to actually change the brain, making us happier and even bringing more positive things into our life. It has the ability to transform us as a person,...
Running Doesn’t Lead To, But Might Protect Against Knee Osteoarthritis
If you're a runner, or have even thought about becoming one, you've probably been told that running is bad for your knees. But it seems that regular running at any age, not only doesn't increase the risk of developing osteoarthritis in the knees, but it might even help this painful condition, according to research presented recently at the American...
Lawsuit Filed Against the FDA for Newly Approved Animal Drugs
Two separate but related federal lawsuits have recently been filed against the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), challenging its recent approval of ractopamine-containing drugs for use in food production animals. Ractopamine drugs are used to make animals gain weight faster, and they have been linked to some disturbing health effects. Plaintiffs in the lawsuits, which were both filed in...
Breaking News: House Passes Bill to Keep Independent Scientists from Advising EPA
No, unfortunately this headline is not a joke. The EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2014, also known as HR 1422, has just passed 229-191 through the US House of Representatives. If this bill is signed into law, many independent scientists on the EPA's Advisory Board will be replaced with industry specialists. According to Francesca Grifo, former director of...
7 Non-Dairy Ways to Get More Calcium
Calcium is one of the most important nutritional building blocks in our body. This mineral helps to maintain strong, healthy bones and teeth, and also aids in vascular contraction and muscle function, among other essential functions. While milk is the most common sources of calcium, many people have an intolerance to dairy, are vegan, or just don't like the taste...
Holiday Travel: 5 Ways to Combat Motion Sickness
Riding roller coasters, taking long car rides and sailing the seas can all lead to motion sickness. You do not want to miss out on all of the fun activities, so you need to get your motion sickness under control. There are many natural ways that allow you to keep motion sickness under control and you can quickly use...
Stop Stressing: Try these Essential Oils
Essential oils have a powerful ability to combat stress and help you to feel calm and relaxed. Their use goes back centuries and the ancient Egyptians used a variety of oils to relax after a long day. When used properly, essential oils target the receptors in the nasal cavity associated with the limbic system in the brain. This area is...
