3 Great Reasons to Drink White Tea
Almost everyone knows how healthy green tea is, but what about white tea? Some say it’s the “new green,” but don’t toss out those emerald colored leaves just yet. Both teas offer a wide range of benefits for body and mind, but white does have a few unique advantages. According to Oregon State University researchers, because white teas are unfermented...
Pro’s and Con’s of the Polar Ice Dip
In wintertime, throughout the US and worldwide, some brave individuals immerse themselves in icy-cold oceans, rivers and lakes, as part of a 'Polar Bear Plunge.' In the US, these events are often held on New Year's Day, and at other times during the winter from October to April. This tradition is based on an age-old Northern European custom of jumping...
Kohlrabi: The Little-Known Veggie with More Vitamin C than an Orange
Kohlrabi is not very well known in the US, although it is prevalent in German and Eastern European cuisines. It is a member of the Brassica family, along with cabbage, brussels sprouts and kale. Kohlrabi is highly versatile to cook with and offers a number of health benefits. In German, the word kohlrabi translates to 'cabbage turnip,' which aptly describes...
Sprout Your Almonds for Maximum Health
Raw almonds are an excellent snack that beautifully complements a nutritious diet. They are filled with antioxidants, fiber and healthy fats, which combine to help you feel full and curb cravings for less-than-healthy snack foods. However, there is a right and a wrong way to eat them if you want to maintain their health benefits. When they are eaten in...
Five Ways to Help Those You Love Become Healthier
If you’ve decided to make the necessary steps to enjoy a healthier lifestyle, it can be difficult to watch those you love continue on a path that is likely to reduce their quality of life as well as the length of it. After all, you want them to be around as long as possible, but convincing them to make...
North Carolina Coal Ash Pond Spills Into Drinking Water
The latest in a string of US disasters caused by chemical leaks occurred earlier this month in North Carolina. An estimated 82,000 tons of water has leaked into the Dan River from a 27-acre coal ash pond owned by the Duke Energy power plant, leaching contaminants possibly including arsenic, lead, mercury and even uranium into a prominent drinking water...
Healthy Valentine’s Treats that Really Say, “I Love You”
Valentine’s Day seems to have been turned into a dessert holiday, with food aisles filled with candies and chocolates, and advertisements urging you to buy sweet treats to express your love. But if the day is truly meant to be about showing someone how much you love them, why give unhealthy treats that can cause harm to their health? There...
Little Ways to Say I Love You Without Even Saying It
Saying the words “I love you” to let your partner know how much you care is important, but showing them in a nonverbal way may be an even better way to make a positive impact and keep the relationship on the right track. If you need some ideas, here are a few great options for saying “I love you” without...
Organic Coffee Can Improve Memory
Gotta have your morning cup of coffee to get the day started right? More and more research shows that this practice may provide a significant boost to your health.The latest study involving caffeine has found that it may improve memory. The study was performed at Johns Hopkins University, and involved a double blind trial in which participants were given either a...
6 Bad Habits that Can Threaten Your Health
Almost all of us have at least one bad habit we’d like to break, but reversing some of the worst of them can result in living a healthier and happier life. Watching too much television If you’re watching a lot of TV, you’re probably not getting enough physical activity, unless you happen to be walking or running on a treadmill while...
