Gooseberry: The Health and Beauty Bush
Gooseberries are not nearly as common as some other fruits, and vary depending on the country of origin. However, they are worth seeking out, as they offer much in the way of health promoting nutrients. Both American and European gooseberries are in the same family as red, black and white currants. Chinese gooseberries are referred to as kiwis, while cape...
Are You a Sleep Eater?
You've probably heard of sleepwalking, tossing and turning in your sleep and night terrors… all of which are labeled under parasomnia, a certain category of sleep disorders. However, one such sleep disorder that you may not have heard of - and in fact, that many people don't believe is real - is sleep eating. The most common form of...
You Lose 4 Cups of Water Through Your Feet
Water is by far the beverage of choice, and the most beautiful thing is that it is virtually free. Having such a valuable resource at our fingertips is something we truly should not take for granted. Up to 60 percent of an adult's body weight and 74 percent of a newborn's weight is comprised of water - this makes...
5 Benefits of Nordic Walking and How to Get Started
If you're looking for a fun, total body workout that you can do in any season, look no further than Nordic Walking. This exercise was created in the 1930s in Finland, as a summer training program for cross-country skiers. Celebrated for years in northern Europe, it has recently been gaining popularity in the West due to its many health...
Study: Fifty Percent More Methane than Previously Thought is Released into Our Atmosphere
Researchers from Stanford University and other institutions recently released the results of an analysis of over 200 studies detailing methane emissions, and found that much more methane than experts previously estimated is seeping into our atmosphere. Methane makes up a majority of natural gas, and is over twenty times as potent as carbon dioxide in climate change impact. While...
Need To Reduce Your Energy Bills? Try These 5 Things
Feeling overwhelmed with bills? Most Americans are. With everything from grocery bills, car payments, gym memberships and mortgage or rent payments eating up your hard-earned money each month, it sometimes seems like you can never quite get ahead. While most monthly payments are fixed, there are some that can be lowered with a little tweaking. Check out these five...
Stressed? How You Cope With it Depends on Your Gender
Few people, if anyone, can report having a stress-free life. Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent juggling the household or out climbing the corporate ladder, you’re probably accustomed to coping with stressful situations. But how you manage those situations may not have anything to do with your mental toughness, but more with your gender. A recent collaborated study performed by...
Reduce Pain and Inflammation Naturally with Pineapple
When you think of pineapple, you probably think of its sweet, succulent flavor and its juicy and crisp texture. However, did you know that besides being delicious, this fruit actually contains potent analgesic properties, and may help relieve many types of pain? This unique quality of pineapple was known to ancient South and Central American people, who traditionally used these...
Phytoestrogens in Flaxseed May Halt Cancer
If you don't currently enjoy flaxseeds as a part of your healthy diet, they are one superfood that is definitely worth a try. These tiny seeds possess a warm, mild, slightly nutty flavor, are great on their own or as an addition to any salad or smoothie, and pack a huge nutritional punch. Additionally, research suggests that flaxseeds may...
Aspartame: The Toxic Sweetener Made from GM Bacteria
Every time you dive into a product that claims to be sugar-free but is surprisingly, sometimes sickeningly, sweet, you are consuming an artificial sweetener. Just the word 'artificial' should raise some concern. Artificial means, quite simply, that a substance was concocted in a laboratory by humans in a non-natural manner. Artificial sweeteners have been around for a very long...
