Study Finds that Men Choose Minor Electrical Shock Over Alone Time
We all need our alone time to unwind and reset our minds, right? However, for many of us, alone time usually means relaxing with some sort of distraction in hand, whether it be a cell phone, a tablet, a book or a sketch pad. Spending time completely alone, doing nothing, is not exactly an exciting proposition for most people,...
Okra Goes Up Against Cancer and Wins
If you are from - or have traveled through - the American South, you are probably quite familiar with okra. Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is actually native to Northeastern Africa, though it now grows in many warm regions across the globe. This delicious green veggie, sometimes referred to as "lady finger" due to the shape of its pods, is a...
The Big Power of 3 Little Seeds to Support Healthy Digestion
Considering how tiny they are, it might be surprising to learn just how powerful seeds like flax, chia and hemp are when it comes to supporting healthy cleansing. Just through day-to-day living, all of us are exposed to toxins in a variety of ways - a cleansing can aid the body in purging those toxins to support better health...
Cinnamon and Honey: The Dynamic Duo You Need More Of
It is widely known that the key to a health-promoting diet is a variety of whole, nutritious foods. However, there are certain foods - and certain food combinations - that can greatly boost your wellness quotient if you incorporate them into a healthy lifestyle. One of the most potent superfood duos out there is cinnamon and honey. Individually, both cinnamon...
Foods that Combat Body Odor
A common issue that many people have but few like to discuss is body odor. Whether it is bad breath, stinky feet, or an all-over unsavory aroma, it can be quite embarrassing and uncomfortable. In attempting to deal with this problem, we often chew gum laden with dangerous artificial sweeteners, or slather on chemical-laden deodorants and foot deodorizing sprays. However, the...
Fruits with Cleansing Power
In this day and age, our lives are filled with conveniences and amazing technological and scientific breakthroughs. However, we are also subject to a whirlwind of toxins on a nearly constant basis. Our bodies are amazing and have detoxification processes in place to eliminate these toxins, but with the sheer amount we are often exposed to, they can go...
Is Stress Tearing You Apart?
We've all heard that prolonged stress is bad for us, but do you know how bad? When stress is experienced in short, functional bursts - as it was biologically designed to - such as in the case of an emergency situation, it can help us to get out of a tight jam with heightened alertness and a sense of...
7 Popular Plant-Based Diets
With the pitfalls of the industrial Western diet becoming increasingly researched, many people are turning to plant-based diets as an alternative. Dining on a variety of plant-based foods is a great choice for health, as the antioxidants and other nutrients they provide can keep you in the healthiest state possible, and often aid in weight loss. Some people choose to...
Smoking Increases Risk of Suicide and Psychiatric Disorders
Over the years, researchers have found that smokers are more likely to commit suicide than those who’ve never lit up before. The hypothesized reasoning has been that individuals suffering from psychiatric disorders were more likely to be smokers, and were also more likely to commit suicide. However, a recent study suggests that smoking in and of itself may be the culprit...
Fortified Foods May be Harming our Kids
Do your kids tend to eat fortified breakfast cereals every morning? If so, it could be harming their health. A new report by the Environmental Working Group, a health research and advocacy organization, says that "millions of children are ingesting potentially unhealthy amounts" of vitamin A, zinc and niacin. Fortified breakfast cereals are the leading source of the excessive...
