Can Great Nutrition Help End Your Smoking Habit for Good?
Quitting smoking is one of the toughest habits to break, but what many smokers don’t realize is that proper nutrition can be a very important piece of the puzzle in achieving success. Renowned nutritionist Ashley Koff, R.D., says that addressing the physiological changes that occur in the body when nicotine is removed is important. If you eat fast food, for...
Do You Really Need Gym Machines to Stay Fit?
Pete Kendrick of CrossFit604 in Vancouver, British Columbia says that if the “Terminator” films were all about the rise of machines, the exact opposite is true of CrossFit. The former Canadian Jr. National Field Hockey player who has been in the CrossFit game for five years, and now coaching full time, believes the idea of working out on machines...
5 Healthy Habits to Adopt in 2014
With 2014 just around the corner, it is again time for those famous New Year's resolutions. This year, why not resolve to adopt a few habits that will boost your health and contribute to your overall happiness? Reorganize Your Living Space Both reorganizing and decluttering your surroundings can do wonders for your mental and emotional health. Even if you are generally...
The Top 6 Worst Foods for the Earth
Just as certain foods are bad for our bodies, there are foods that wreak significant havoc on the health of our planet. As it turns out, many of the foods that are bad for us are also bad for the Earth. The following are the top 6 offenders when it comes to the health and well-being of planet Earth: Fast Food Fast...
Antibacterial Soaps Don’t Work and May Cause Harm Says the FDA
Federal Agency Release: "There is currently no evidence that they are any more effective at preventing illness than washing with plain soap and water." Anti-bacterial soaps make ridding your hands of germs easy, right? Just a few squirts and you're germ-free ... well, at least that is what the makers of these soaps tell us. According to the Food and...
5 Ways to Sneak in Exercise When You Have House Guests
For the avid exerciser, there is no such thing as “finding the time” to exercise, since workouts are as given as eating and breathing. These individuals always make the time to get their calorie-burning sessions in (even if it is while the rest of the world is sleeping). The holidays, however, can pose a problem. When family and friends are...
How to Be a Minimalist Packer
“Less is more” may sound like an old, worn out saying, but the truth is, when it comes to traveling, minimalist packing can really help improve your experience. If you aren’t sure why, you probably won’t be motivated to pack fewer things on your next trip. There are many reasons, but just a few include: Portability. Traveling, especially across several...
Brazil Set to Approve GMO ‘Suicide’ Seeds
In a move that has environmental groups worldwide in a state of panic, Brazil's Judicial Commission is considering legislation that would allow the planting of 'terminator' seeds, also known as 'suicide' seeds, across the country. Suicide seeds are genetically modified to be sterile, causing crops to die after one harvest without producing new seeds. This requires farmers that use...
How to Alleviate Holiday Depression
For some people, the holidays are filled with cheer, but for others, they bring what’s known as the holiday blues - with symptoms that may include insomnia, sadness, anxiety, headaches, digestive issues and other problems. Mood changes are often a result of an abundance of stress, overeating and drinking or fatigue. With so many demands, such as shopping, cooking, taking...
Allergy Meds Have Similar Effects on the Body as Cocaine: Try Edible Antihistamines Instead
A study in 2008 found that there were cocaine-like neurochemical effects of antihistamines that may underlie the occasional misuse of these frequently used allergy medications. Research has found that some antihistamines activate a pleasure chemical known as dopamine in the brain. Like cocaine, as well as methamphetamine and nicotine, these drugs increase the level of dopamine in the brain which...
