5 Ways to Enjoy Pumpkin this Fall
With the arrival of fall we start thinking about comfort foods, and pumpkin is certainly one of those foods. Pumpkin is a perfect healthy treat that you can enjoy without guilt. Pumpkins are a member of the squash family, and are an excellent source of beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant, high in fiber and vitamin A and low in fat. Here are...
This Herb Has 42x More Antioxidant Power Than Apples
Oregano, a fragrant and delicious herb that is frequently found in Mediterranean dishes, has been shown to have extremely high levels of antioxidants, as well as potent fungus-fighting potential. One study, funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), tested a variety of herbs for their antioxidant activity. Mexican, Italian and Greek oregano were found to have the...
The #1 Way to Keep Cancer Cells Away
The year was 1931 and Otto Warburg won a Nobel Prize when he discovered the intimate link between cancer and oxygen. Warburg showed in his research that the number one reason why cancer develops is due to a lack of oxygen within the cellular environment. This is because cancer cells are anaerobic, meaning they thrive in an environment depleted...
3 Homemade Face Masks You Can Eat
You can spend money on a spa treatments or purchase cosmetic mask kits, or you can easily, safely and effectively make your own homemade skin tightening and brightening masks at home. Commercial Product Dangers According to a survey conducted by the Environmental Working Group, 25% of women use more than 15 products each day, including face masks, that contain over 126...
Are Organized People Healthier?
There’s one in every office. That lone individual whose desk resembles a war zone with stacks of papers piled high, an array of crooked photos tacked haphazardly to the cockeyed corkboard and sticky notes of multiple colors posted along every viable surface. Yep, it’s the office slob. They have granola bars in their desk drawers, birthday cards from decades past...
This Member of the Pea Family has More Protein than Beef
The roots of the alfalfa plant (Medicago sativa) shoot down up to 30 feet into the ground, digging up minerals that are not found on the surface. For this reason, the Arabic word Alfalfa means "father of all foods." Alfalfa is loaded with vitamins, minerals and nutrients including: Vitamin A: This vitamin supports night vision, builds up resistance to infections,...
No Gain with Pain
Exercise is necessary for good health, but it is a tendency for some to overdo it. While some people try to exercise with great intensity, adopting a 'no pain, no gain' mantra, this style of exercising can actually hurt your body more than it helps. A number of studies show that moderate exercise is better than high-intensity workouts, and can...
4 Ways to Develop an Attitude of Gratitude
It’s always easy to be thankful - when everything is going great. But what happens when life is less than perfect? It’s no secret that stress, anger, resentment and feelings of depression can all wreak havoc on your emotional and physical well-being. However, could times of trouble actually play a vital role in improving your health? This theory is precisely...
Does your personality determine your health risk?
Recent research has found that specific personality traits like whether or not you are neurotic, impulsive or easygoing, are now being linked to certain health conditions. Science has revealed that your personality can increase the likelihood of developing specific health conditions such as viral infections, ulcers, asthma and even heart disease. While you may not be able to change your...
What are Soap Berries and How to Use Them
Looking for a way to naturally wash your clothes, dishes and even your hair without relying on chemical-filled products? One great and highly versatile option is soap berries. Soap berries, also commonly called soap nuts, are the berry-like fruit (related to the lychee fruit) that grows on the Sapindus Mukorrosi tree, native to India and the Himalayas. These berries produce...
