Study: Poor Performance in Kids Linked to Sleep Deprivation
Are your children struggling in school? If so, one of the reasons may be due to a lack of sleep. A study conducted by the Autonomous University of Barcelona and the Ramon Llull University found that the academic performance of children was negatively affected in those that slept for less than 9 hours per night. The researchers discovered that students...
10 Ways to Get Your Mental Health Back on Track
In the midst of leading fast-paced, busy lives, many of us can barely find the time to address our physical health, let alone our mental health. Our feelings often get pushed to the side, until they build up to a breaking point, and we explode - or implode - seemingly for no reason. While attention to physical health is absolutely...
Off the Grid Sugar Content Found in Common Foods
While our cells need glucose to survive, we should all assume that nobody has the problem of not getting enough sugar in their diet. In contrast, most people consume far too much sugar - which can result in a host of health problems. An abundance of sugar significantly increases the risk of many diseases and conditions including type 2...
Meditation without Sitting Still: Turning Everyday Actions into Practice
There is a common misconception that meditation is all about sitting quiet and cross-legged, trying not to move or think. However, meditation and mindfulness are really much more about how you do something than what you are actually doing. It is true that in many traditions, meditation is practiced by sitting silently, towards a goal of reaching a place...
Cheerios: No More Toys but Plenty of Synthetic and GMO Ingredients
Once there was plain, now there are 12 different varieties. Cheerios has certainly cornered the cereal market. Since 1941, the Cheerio line has evolved, driven by consumers looking for new and exciting foods and of course, by a company's hope of expanding their bottom line. Cheerios are made by General Mills who claim that the friendly little "O's" are a...
How Celebrities Influence Nutrition
Celebrities have a huge influence on body image. America's obsession with Hollywood continues to grow, along with our dissatisfaction with our own (perceived or real) imperfections. Women worry about having too small or too large breasts as well as a thicker waistline, while men may be concerned about having washboard abs. What we should be concerned about is our health –...
Refreshing Watermelon Recipes
Watermelon is a tasty, juicy fruit that many people enjoy eating at summer picnics, but it’s not one that is normally discussed in terms of health benefits. Unlike some of the other standard picnic fare, like hot dogs and macaroni salad, watermelon is a wonderfully nutritious treat to enjoy. A study out of Purdue University that was published last fall...
Chakra Meditation – An Ancient System of Energy
Chakra meditation is a way to take your meditation sessions to a whole new level. Focusing on the body's vital energy centers provides a vehicle to address and subsequently release built up tension related to specific aspects of your life. This method has been practiced since ancient times to promote optimal physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. The practice of...
Top 4 Herbs to Fight Bacteria
Since the 1940's, prescription antibiotics have been used to combat an array of illnesses, with antiviral and anti-fungal medications to follow in later years. While these medications certainly have their purposes, their gross overuse has led to multiple strains of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. One study, performed by Dr. Stuart Levy and his research team, found that adding antibiotics to chicken feed...
Is Mio Water Flavoring a Good Way to Drink Water or a Health Hazard?
Water is the life-force of the earth and nothing would exist without it. It is free, pure and accessible. The human body is about 70 percent water, and it is necessary for every cellular process. If all of these things are so, why do so many people pass on water for other high calorie-sugar laden drinks that provide zero energy...
