Kombucha Tea is the Health Elixir You Need to Try Now
You may have seen it in your local health food or specialty store. It’s that interesting tea-like beverage sprouting a mushroom-like topping with various bits of floating debris swirling throughout. Don’t be turned off by its appearance. Kombucha tea is a millenia-old drink that the Ancient Chinese referred to as the “immortal health elixir.” The popular drink was renowned...
9 Healthy Coconut Combinations: The Most Versatile Seed on the Planet
A member of the palm family, the coconut tree grows in a wide range of locations along the Equator. Researchers believe that this tree first grew in Southeast Asia, where coconuts were described by Marco Polo as the "Indian Nuts" of Sumatra and India. Because the coconut is so valuable and versatile, it is thought that man himself transported...
Growing Concerns About Teens’ Online Life: How to Help Them be Healthier
According to Canada's CBC News, scientists are concerned that the extensive amount of time kids are spending online is producing distracted kids who have a hard time focusing and thinking deeply or analytically. They note that according to a 2010 Kaiser study, the average tween or teen consumes almost 11 hours of media each day. The research highlights how multi-tasking...
Eat Your Way Out of Cellulite
Cellulite can happen to the best of us - no matter what our age. Even some teenagers have it. Although we may try to fight it with lotions and creams, those potions are rarely effective. What can be effective is making lifestyle changes, including regular exercise and focusing on eating a better diet. While cellulite is caused by a...
Do You Overestimate How Hard You Exercise?
Most of us tend to underestimate what we eat, and overestimate how much exercise we get. A recent study published in PLOS One in May found that we also overestimate how vigorous our physical activity is, and how hard we should exercise in order to achieve maximum health benefits. Doctors and other health experts often recommend exercising according to the...
Vermont Sued By Monsanto Over GMO Labeling Law
May 8, 2014 - the day that Vermont passed statewide GMO labeling law, Act 120 - was a momentous milestone for all Americans who support food label transparency. Through this victory, Vermont became the first state in the US to mandate GMO labeling independent of surrounding states passing similar laws. However, as expected, the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), which...
Do you have Procrastination in Your Genes?
According to a study recently published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, procrastination and impulsivity are genetically linked. University of Colorado Boulder study author and psychological scientist Daniel Gustavson explained that while everyone procrastinates at least occasionally, the researchers wanted to explore why some people procrastinate more than others, and why procrastinators seem to be more...
Is Saturated Fat-Bashing Finally Coming to an End?
It appears that mainstream media is finally starting to get behind what natural health information sources (like us!) have been saying for quite some time: that saturated fats are indeed not the enemy, and have many health benefits. While this turnaround has been coming for years, it is extremely refreshing to see it becoming general knowledge once more. To summarize...
Work this Little Seed Into Your Diet for Amazing Health Benefits
If you're looking to add just one superfood to your diet this summer, flax seeds are a prime contender. These ancient versatile seeds (also known as linseeds) come from flax, a flowering plant with attractive blue flowers, and their nutritional and antioxidant benefits cannot be beat. The cultivation of flax was first recorded in the Mediterranean region and the Middle...
8 Reasons to NEVER Eat Wheat Again
Many of us know that white flour is unhealthy, as it has had its nutrients bleached and processed out. However, there is still a prevalent belief held today that whole wheat products are nutritious, and deserve center-stage in a healthy diet. Unfortunately, this couldn't be further from the truth. According to Dr. Marcia Alvarez, a specialist in nutrition for...
