2 Foods to Drop from Your Diet and 2 Foods to Add
There's no better time than spring to give your diet a makeover. If you have some unhealthy food habits that you have wanted to let go of, now is the perfect time. Spring is also the ideal time to enjoy some nutrition-packed, whole foods, to give your body and mind the energy and refreshment that they need. This spring, take...
3 Things to Do Before Getting Out of Bed in the Morning
The way that you start your morning, as soon as you wake up, can set the tone for your entire day. Let's face it: many of us often wake up groggy, cranky and wishing for nothing more than ten more minutes of shut-eye. Unless we are naturally morning people, getting up on the right side of the bed may...
Too Little Weight Can be as Dangerous as Too Much: Finding a Healthy Medium
Most everyone nowadays knows the dangers of obesity - statistics about excess weight and links to heart disease, type 2 diabetes and other conditions abound. However, what receives less media attention is that being underweight can be just as detrimental to your health. A growing body of research shows that being too thin can increase the risk of disease and...
Strengthen Your Immune System with Mangos
Mangos, sometimes referred to as a “tropical peach,” are among the world’s most widely produced and consumed fruits, accounting for an estimated 40 to 50% of all fruit produced for juice, canning and fresh consumption, according to Whole Foods Market. This tasty fruit is an ideal springtime treat, at their peak in April, May and June. To select a fully...
GMO Companies Want FDA to Call Their Food “Natural”
In a bold move which stands entirely against so much of our nation's struggle for food labeling transparency, the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) has sent a letter to the FDA seeking approval to label their foods as "natural." The GMA includes over 300 large corporate brand names such as Campbell Soup Company, The Coca-Cola Company, Kraft Foods Group and...
How to Face Things that Really Scare You
We all have our fears. Some of our fears are rational, based on actual dangers, and others, not so much. Fear is a primal emotional reaction based on the instinct to survive. It instructs us to steer clear of danger. As powerful an impulse as it is, however, fear can be conquered. Some fears are well founded. If you are...
4 Ways to Ease Your Burning Heart Naturally
Do you reach for the little purple pill when you experience heartburn or acid reflux? If so, you are are not alone. Over 60 million Americans suffer from the annoying and painful condition at least once a month, and 25 million feel the burn daily, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Kidney Digestive Diseases. The vast majority of...
Contest Alert! Free Jug of Apple Cider Vinegar
Do you believe in natural remedies? Although we are conditioned to believe that natural cures don’t work, and we must put our faith in dangerous pharmaceuticals if we wish to find relief, this is a misnomer that is quickly proving to be wrong. Apple cider vinegar is just one such food that has been used across a myriad of cultures...
Why Your Job May be Making You Sick
If you’ve ever thought that your job might be the death of you, you might actually be right. A person’s job plays an important role in physical and mental health. If you have a 40-hour week, you’re spending about one-third of your life working – if you hate what you’re doing, it’s probably no surprise that it could literally...
From Pill to Pain Patches: Are there Safer and more Effective Alternatives?
Pain patches are especially popular in China, with nearly half the population deriving their pain relief from the Band-Aid like patch. In Europe, an estimated one-quarter of Europeans relieve their pain this way. Here in the US, nearly 90 percent of the population pops a pill for pain relief, but the patches have been becoming increasingly popular as of...
