The Freedom of Less and How to Achieve It
“If you would make a man happy, do not add to his possessions but subtract from the sum of his desires”—Seneca So, when you look around your home are you overwhelmed? Do you wonder how in the world you collected so much stuff? Are your closets overflowing and your attic stuffed to capacity? All this stuff could be causing you...
Why Seasoning Mixes are Dangerous – How to Make Your Own Healthy Mixes
While many of us rely on pre-packaged seasoning mixes to give flavor to our dishes, this is one habit that is very important to break. Along with the herbs and spices in these mixes, many of them contain potentially harmful additives. A large number of seasoning blends on the market today contain monosodium glutamate (MSG), a dangerous excitotoxin that may...
Are You Killing Your Kidneys with Soda?
If you are still convinced that drinking a can of soda or two per day is not so bad, read on. Two new studies have linked soda consumption with deteriorative effects on the kidneys. These studies add to the massive body of research that plainly shows why soda is absolutely awful for our health. The first study, led by Dr....
8 Things to Love About Juicing
According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, the average American eats fruit a mere 1.1 times each day and vegetables only 1.6 times daily. This is a far cry from the recommended amount of six to eight servings. And even though these statistics are actually an improvement on previous years, there’s no denying that as a whole...
Twin Study Says Smoking Really Does Make You Appear Older
It has long been established that smoking can lead to premature aging. Now, researchers have compiled visual evidence—by analyzing the facial features of identical twins side by side. The researchers, who hail from the Department of Plastic Surgery at Case Western Reserve University, attended the annual Twins Day Festival in Twinsburg, Ohio, to find their study subjects. They found 79 sets...
More Exercise Equals Less Sickness: Here’s Why
Once again the dreaded cold and flu season is among us in full force. It seems like no matter where you go there is someone coughing or sneezing. And while your first inclination is to stock up on vitamin C, you may be better off going for a jog instead. Researchers recently found that a daily dose of exercise may...
Don’t Let Political Correctness Interfere with Wise Food Choices
A recent study out of Duke University's Fuqua School of Business revealed that political correctness may be motivating us to choose unhealthy options over the holiday season for fear of offending someone. More experiments were conducted, delving into how and why people choose between healthy and unhealthy food options when they are selecting for themselves as well as for...
Give the Gift of Real Food This Christmas
The perfect present for just about anyone may be the gift of real food. It won’t take up space or collect dust, sitting unused on a shelf. A healthy food gift not only puts a smile on the recipient’s face, but it can help contribute to the betterment of your loved one, a co-worker, neighbor or even an appreciated...
Deformed Piglets Confirm Dangers of GMO’s for Danish Farmer and More
It should come as no surprise to most people today to learn that the majority of animal feed used in industrial animal farming contains genetically modified (GM) components. While this may seem innocent to some, to others, the horror of feeding animals GM feed is all too real and horrific. Danish pig farmer Ib Pedersen is one of Europes largest...
10 Pantry Staples You Must Have if You Want to be Healthy
If you have the right items in your pantry, it’s much easier to put together a healthy meal at home and you’ll be less tempted to turn to an unhealthy snack. While fresh ingredients are a must have for a nutritious diet, make sure to stock your pantry with the following ten staples to help ensure you create healthy...
