Is Washing Your Chicken Really Necessary?
Growing up, many of us have been taught to wash raw meat, including chicken, before cooking it, just to make sure it's 'cleaner' before seasonings are applied. However, it turns out that this practice may actually contribute to spreading the bacteria that causes food poisoning around our kitchens. Dr. Jennifer Quinlan, an associate professor at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,...
3 Herbs that Curb Your Appetite
The number one reason most diets fail is due to hunger and cravings. For most people, the biggest challenge when it comes to eating right is beating those cravings for unhealthy foods. There are a number of appetite suppressants available on the market, but synthetic options contain ingredients that often come with a long list of harmful side effects. Fortunately,...
Renew Yourself in Puglia, Italy
If you’re thinking about planning a vacation in Europe, a holiday in Puglia, Italy might just be what your mind, body and spirit have been looking for. Whether you’ve procrastinated transforming your health or are already on your way there, a healthy vacation can give you the boost you need to move forward and accomplish your goals of optimal...
Why You Feel Out of Control and 6 Ways to “Get it Together”
It happens to all of us every now and then - one minute we feel like we're on top of the world, with our lives running smoothly, and the next, it seems like everything is falling apart. Whether this feeling is based on a difficult life event, or comes on suddenly without warning, there are certain methods you can...
Grains vs. Seeds: What’s the Scoop?
You probably know what the difference between a grain and a seed is, but many people don’t realize there is a big difference in how each affects our health. There is a lot of confusion in regard to grains; in fact, you’ll find most “healthy” food pyramids include them as the basis of a healthy diet. Grains, beans, nuts and seeds...
5 Benefits of a Consistent Sex Life
You probably already realize that when your sex life is good you feel happier and perhaps even have more energy to get through the day, but did you know that studies have proven numerous benefits to your health and well-being? In fact, instead of spending your hard earned money on “miracle” beauty potions, you might want to thinking about ways...
High Level of Arsenic in Rice May Cause Cancer
Arsenic is a naturally occurring substance found in the environment, sometimes in higher levels as a result of human activity. It is in the water, the air, soil and foods. In food, it may be present as inorganic arsenic, which is the most toxic form, or organic arsenic (which is considered harmless). Inorganic arsenic, which is the type found...
The Best Way to Ruin Your Health: Procrastinating
"I'll do it later" - a common utterance of procrastinators worldwide. When you get in the habit of doing things at the last minute, the quality of your work often suffers, if it gets done at all. Besides affecting your productivity, research also links procrastination to poor health. Researchers at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario have linked procrastination to a...
Caught up in the Whirlwind: Refilling Your Battery Each Day
Day to day life can often be hectic, as well as draining, on both the body and the mind. Going through the day feeling tired and burdened by swarming thoughts and worries is no fun. The following are a few simple ideas to help you 'recharge' on a daily basis. Meditate While meditation is more commonly associated with relaxation than energy, the...
Study: America Running out of Clean Water
A recent study performed at the Columbia University Water Center states that fresh water supplies in the United States are becoming increasingly scarce, especially as the summers continue to grow hotter. Columbia Water Center's director, Upmanu Lall, states, "all cities and businesses require water, yet in many regions, they need more water than is actually available - and that demand...
