Don’t Let These Things Come Between You and Your New Year’s Exercise Program
Maybe you were going full steam with your workouts - you were committed and determined to make exercise a regular part of your day to day routine. However, somewhere around week 4 or 5 or even sooner, something goes terribly amiss and you find yourself missing one day, than another and another, until finally you have gone an...
5 Healthy Ways to Start Your Day
Do you have to fight with yourself to get out of bed every morning and then find that it takes what seems like forever to lose that “groggy” walking around in a fog feeling? By making a few changes in that difficult first hour of the day, you can feel more refreshed, energetic and better prepared to handle whatever...
Obesity Leads to Longer Hospital Stays
It is a well-known fact that obesity is seriously hazardous to one's health. The increased risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke that obese individuals face has been heavily researched, and the number of obese children and adults is still on the rise. The American Sociological Association has compiled research that states that obesity may mean a...
How to Stop Using Plastic for Good
Plastic is a dominant material in our modern world. While going entirely plastic-free may be nearly impossible (if you use a phone and a computer, for example), there are much more eco-friendly (and health-conscious) alternatives for the great majority of our plastic uses. There are many environmental problems caused by our overuse of plastics. Our landfills are teeming with them,...
Why You Should Chew Your Juice
You may have heard it said that juicing is good for you - and it is. With few Americans getting the recommended daily amounts of fruits and vegetables, juicing is a convenient way to meet these goals and supply your body with the vitamins and minerals it needs to perform optimally. FACT: According to the Harvard School of Public Health,...
Does Watching Television Raise Your Blood Pressure?
We all know that excessive television viewing can contribute to increased lethargy, weight gain, and less time for healthy activities such as exercise. However, did you know that several studies have found that television may raise blood pressure levels, as well? A study published in the journal, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, surveyed the TV habits of nearly...
What is Furniture Polish Poisoning and How to Avoid It
It makes your wooden furniture look shiny and new, and while it can brighten the entire room, are the risks of furniture polish really worth it? Conventional furniture polish is a highly toxic concoction. If accidentally swallowed, it can have extremely serious consequences, and warrants an immediate trip to the emergency room. Even long-term exposure to small amounts,...
8 Reasons Why You Should Do Squats and How to do Them Right
When you think of exercise, is the first thought that pops into your head that of you endlessly pedaling away on a stationary bike? If the thought of long sweat sessions in the gym is a major turnoff, then listen up. One of the best exercises you can do for your entire body requires no gym equipment and can...
5 Home Organizing Tips to Better Your Life
The Huffington Post conducted a survey earlier this year that found 84 percent of Americans who were feeling stressed out said they worry that their home isn’t clean or organized enough and data that was revealed by Ikea found that the average person spends almost an hour each day looking for things they can’t find. Did you know that controlling...
Do This to Detox Your Hair
When it comes to buying hair care products, many consumers are swayed by good marketing. Those commercials and ads with gorgeous women swinging thick, shiny locks over their shoulders can convince almost anyone that a product that can transform their hair into something they can be proud to show off should work for ‘me’ as well. Traditional shampoos and conditioners...
