5 Alternative Homes that Help You Achieve Financial Freedom
Living in a traditional home can be expensive and leave little money for other things. With an increasing cost of living, higher rates of unemployment, and a general shift in consciousness towards sustainability, millions of Americans are breaking outside of the mold to live in unique and cost effective ways that not only reduce their carbon footprint, but also...
Aromatherapy with Child-Safe Essential Oils
The benefits of essential oils are innumerable, from improved relaxation to potentially easing multiple forms of pain. However, some essential oils are simply too potent for children to use. Luckily, there are several essential oils that are gentle enough for aromatherapy and topical use for children. However, it is highly recommended to check with a health professional first, especially...
Parabens Not Just in Cosmetics but Also in Food
You’ve probably heard about the dangers of parabens in connection with cosmetics and personal care; they prevent bacteria from growing, but also mimic or interfere with estrogen in the body. Exposure to estrogen is one of the main factors in the development of breast cancer. It was almost a decade ago that the first research was published revealing high concentrations...
Moo-ve Over Dairy Milk: 4 Alternative Milk Products are Here
Don't care for cow's milk? Here are 4 popular alternatives to consider. We have covered the pros and cons of each so that you can make an informed decision. Organic Almond Milk You’re sure to get a nutritional bang for your buck with almond milk. Soy, dairy and gluten-free, almond milk is high in omega 3’s, essential vitamins and minerals including...
4 Healthy Junk Foods We Can All Enjoy!
While all your friends are pigging out on chips, dips, sodas and more... you can also enjoy your own version of junk food or better yet, share with them. The only difference is that what you are eating is actually full of good "junk" that will nourish your every cell. The multi-billion dollar junk food market has increased steadily over...
Coconut Oil Vs. Mineral Oil
Mineral oil is an odorless and colorless substance that is made from petroleum jelly. It is found in many different products such as, baby lotion, ointments, hydraulic fluid, wood preservative, pesticides, facial creams and even electrical transformers. Before synthetic oils were invented, mineral oil was used primarily as a lubricant for mechanical parts and machines that require a gliding...
The Newest Noodle Alternative You Have to Try
If, like many Americans, you’re realizing benefits of staying away from processed carbs, you’re probably finding that there are now a wide variety of pasta alternatives. Here’s another option that is becoming more prevalent on supermarket shelves: kelp noodles. Slightly crunchy, neutral in flavor and just bursting with nutritional benefits, kelp noodles are becoming a staple among raw-foodies and anyone...
5 Fabulous Ideas for Healthy Travel
If you’re living a healthy life, or are at least taking steps to do so, what better way to enhance and embrace your lifestyle than with a vacation that allows you to be active rather than just laze around a pool packing on the pounds? There are a wide range of options available depending on your fitness level and destination...
Study: Stress During Early Development Leads to Adult ‘Emotional Eating’
Emotional eating, or eating to satisfy an emotionally-based craving, is strongly linked to our nation's rising obesity rate, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). New research suggests that a foundation for emotional eating may begin to form very early in life. A new study, to be presented at the annual meeting of the Society for the Study of...
5 Ways to Eat Chia Seeds
Chia seeds were once staple foods, much like corn and beans in the diets of both Aztecs and Mayans. Chia actually comes from the Mayan word for 'strength,' which should tell you something about these "superseeds". They may be small, but they pack a powerful nutritional punch. Chia seeds were consumed thousands of years ago by people who understood their...
