4 Ways to Promote Pleasant Dreams
We spend about a third of our lives sleeping, and as we all know, sleep is absolutely necessary to human life and health. However, nothing can ruin a good night's sleep quite like having a nightmare. Bad dreams can wake us up in a cold sweat, with us unwilling to go back to sleep for fear of seeing the...
Velveeta Vs. Real Cheese: The Glaring Difference
Kraft Foods, the manufacturers of the ever-popular Velveeta, have recalled 260 cases of the "Liquid Gold" for reasons of an insufficient amount of preservatives. Velveeta in Wal Mart Stores across 12 states has been taken off the shelves due to fear of food-borne illness. The very fact that Velveeta contains so many preservatives that it does not need to be...
Imagine If They Used Coconut Oil Instead (50ft Cliff Slip & Slide) [VIDEO]
What a way to spend a warm summer afternoon! These guys really know how to make an extreme slip and slide. We can only image how fast they would go if they switched out the soap for coconut oil!
North Carolina is Just Steps Away from Approving Medicinal Marijuana
North Carolina is set to become the latest state to pass medicinal marijuana legislation, with a measure passing through the state Senate with unanimous approval. With more and more states approving marijuana to treat certain conditions, it is clear that the therapeutic potential of this plant is becoming increasingly accepted. The new measure waiting for Governor Pat McCrory's signature in...
The Golden Berry that Fights Cancer
Physalis peruviana, or golden berries, also known as cape gooseberries, are native to Brazil, but are grown in many warm climates, such as Hawaii, Australia, South Africa and Peru. This delicious fruit looks a bit like a golden raisin, but has a taste that's sweeter and simultaneously more tart. The berries have been used for centuries, although researchers are...
Don’t Ignore the Dangers of Roundup
As more and more research comes to light exposing just how toxic glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, really is, it becomes clear that something must be done about its prevalent use across our entire planet. The latest of these studies underscores that the way pesticides such as Roundup are tested for safety paints an inaccurate picture of their...
3 Ways to Supercharge Your Coffee
Do you enjoy a nice, fresh cup or two of organic coffee daily? If so, we have good news, as research clearly demonstrates the positive impact that coffee has. Furthermore, the benefits don't have to stop with a rich cup of organic coffee - you can actually take your morning cup a step beyond depending on what you put...
Watch What This Bunny Does With Raspberries [VIDEO]
This little bunny is super smart when it comes to his fruit selection. One of the most incredible attributes of raspberries is that such a tiny fruit can contain a high enough concentration of phytonutrients to have a significant anti-inflammatory effect. Consumption of raspberries has been shown to have a similar effect as the anti-inflammatory medication ibuprofen as certain phytonutrients...
Don’t Waste Your Money on Thigh Reducing Creams
Now that the season for shorts and swimsuits is upon us, many women are feeling self-conscious about their thighs. In attempts to both slim down and smooth out bumpy cellulite, some women invest in creams promising to reduce thigh fat and nix cellulite for good. Unfortunately, however, the marketing behind these products has been found by researchers to be all hype...
The Benefits of Standing During Meetings, and Moving Around as Much as Possible
Sitting still for long periods of time is one of the most detrimental habits of our modern Western culture. In fact, according to the authors of a large-scale 2012 study, "prolonged sitting is a risk factor for all-cause mortality, independent of physical activity." Too much sitting has also been linked to insulin resistance and the development of belly fat, which...
