Trusting Your Skin to Coconut Oil Like Islanders Have for 1000’s of Years
While you may be convinced that coconut oil is a fad, it is a fad that has benefited people around the world for thousands of years, and one we feel is well worth exploring. Lauric acid has a long history of use in fighting pathogens, backed by research that is over 50 years. Coconut oil is the richest source...
Is Your Breathing Actually Hurting You? 11 Ways Belly Breathing Can Help
You may be thinking, “of course I know how to breathe!” Not breathing equals not living. However, there is a big difference between really knowing how to breathe correctly and the shallow, automatic breathing most of us do. The way we breathe can affect our overall health and well-being, but it isn’t something many of us even think about. The Effects...
Phenylalanine: The Deadly Secret Ingredient Behind Aspartame
Phenylalanine is an amino acid naturally found in many proteins such as meat, milk and eggs. It is also present in bananas. However, this natural amino acid is found in an isolated, processed form in aspartame, the artificial sweetener used in NutraSweet, Equal and some diet sodas, as well as a number of other products. Fifty percent of aspartame...
Relax: Build a Soothing Outdoor Fountain
The healing benefits of moving water have been well documented throughout history. Outdoor water fountains not only add class and personality to your landscape but also offer a simple injection of peace and tranquility that has numerous health benefits. After a long day, there is something very soothing about sitting back and listening to the trickle of water. Fountains...
5 Ways Apple Cider Vinegar Promotes Great Health
Why do we find it so hard to believe that one simple food can do so much good? Part of this is because we are conditioned to believe that natural cures don't work, and we must put our faith in dangerous pharmaceuticals if we wish to find relief. Breaking out of this mold is necessary if we're to move...
Not What You Think? 5 Health Myths Exposed
For some reason or another, we seem to go through life with preconceived notions about many things, including our health. What harm is there in this, you ask? Plenty, if the myths keep you from achieving the best health possible. Here are five of these myths exposed by the author of Real Cause Real Cure, Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum. Avoid the...
Safeway Declares its Organics GMO-Free, but Customers Urge Them to Label
The California-based retailer Safeway has recently announced that their 'O Organics' products are GMO-free. However, this news has been met with mixed reactions, as some shoppers are pushing them to voluntarily label their GMO products. On their Facebook page, Safeway stated that they "fully support the voluntary labeling of products that are GMO-free." They added that they have "not made...
Childhood Obesity Starts in the Womb
All expecting mothers have certain food cravings, and these cravings are, unfortunately, often for not-so-healthy snacks. While the occasional indulgence may be key to sanity, new studies regarding childhood obesity suggest the importance of avoiding processed foods and chemical additives during pregnancy, as well as the importance of eating whole, healthy foods. Research shows that the early growth and development...
Yoga Helps You Face a Challenging Test or Project at Work
If you’ve got a big test coming up or are faced with a difficult project at work that requires plenty of brain power, instead of spending time worrying, you might want to consider incorporating a different type of exercise into your day. According to the Huffington Post, a recent study found that just 20 minutes of yoga can boost memory,...
Top 4 Ingredients that Actually Make You Hungrier for More
We eat to satisfy our hunger - this is common knowledge. However, certain foods are actually counterproductive to this natural process, because eating them makes you crave more, instead of making you feel full. Junk foods and processed meals work this way; they are designed by manufacturers to stimulate your appetite into overdrive, while offering no nutritional benefits. The...
