Why Do I Never Seem to Have Enough Energy: 5 Ways to Feel Refreshed and Revived
If you’ve just started and already feel like you’re exhausted, you aren’t alone. With a practically endless list of responsibilities these days, from taking care of the kids, deadlines at work, appointments, house cleaning, so on and so on, it’s no wonder so many people feel like they don’t have enough energy to get through it all no matter...
5 Best Herbs and Spices for Blood Circulation
In order for our bodies and minds to function optimally, all of our systems require an ample supply of blood. When blood is circulating as it should, our cells get the fuel they need to do their jobs. However, when circulation is compromised, a lot can go awry. Poor circulation occurs when blood cannot adequately flow through blood vessels, capillaries...
Minimalist Running Shoes: The Pros and Cons of the Latest Running Trend
As if runners didn’t don enough interesting apparel these days (i.e. fluorescent-colored compression socks, hydration belts, arm sleeves, GPS devices and even nipple bandaids, to name just a few), you may have noticed that some of these die-hard running fanatics are pounding the pavement wearing nothing more than a slip of a shoe, or one that resembles what some...
Study: Coffee Helps Prevent Death from Liver Cirrhosis
Want another reason to feel good about your morning cup of coffee? New evidence has been released on coffee's liver-protecting properties. A study recently published in the journal Hepatology found that drinking two or more cups of coffee per day can reduce death risk from liver cirrhosis by a surprising 66 percent. Liver cirrhosis is a progressive illness, which causes...
4 Ways to Kickstart Your Health This Spring
While most people make resolutions for the new year on January 1st, spring is an ideal time to implement some of those resolutions that may have fallen by the wayside, and make some important life changes. As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, why not use this time of renewal to make a fresh start for...
Eating More May Help Your Weight Loss Efforts
It should be fairly simple, right? Just burn more calories than you eat. Fewer calories should mean greater weight loss, and while that’s generally true, there is a lot more to it than that. Many people attempting to lose weight want to see quick results, so they enthusiastically dive into a plan that cuts calories dramatically and increase their...
Taco Bell Sheds Light on Ingredients in Signature Recipe: Do You Really Want to Know?
Responding to the growing public demand for ingredient transparency, Taco Bell has posted a breakdown of the ingredients in its seasoned beef mixture on its website. While it's a positive note that the franchise is willing to be open about its ingredients, the list just serves as a reminder of exactly why to stay far, far away. The beef mixture is...
Want a Flat Belly? Start with Healthy Fats!
Millions of people across America (not to mention worldwide) struggle with stubborn abdominal fat, which can be difficult to shed even when a healthy lifestyle is adopted. Not only is abdominal fat, also called visceral fat or 'belly fat,' unsightly, it can can lead to an increased risk of a number of health conditions. Some of the risks associated...
Natural Ways to Combat Change of Life Symptoms
Many women turn to hormone therapy (HT) to battle the frustrating symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, insomnia and irritability. HT is said to be the most highly effective treatment for hot flashes, but unfortunately it also comes with side effects and an increased risk of serious complications. One study found that an increased risk for heart disease and stroke develops...
Foods that May Bash a Good Mood
While eating at McDonald’s or other fast food joints every once in a while probably won’t make you jump off the Brooklyn Bridge, consuming lots of “Unhappy” meals and other junk foods could very well be dampening your mood and making you feel miserable. Foods that are void of essential nutrients, minerals and healthy fats are typically packed with...
