3 Summer Water Sports for a Fit and Toned Body
One of the easiest ways to get in shape and stay in shape is by participating in fun activities that don’t feel like exercise. With summer here and the temperatures on their way up, what better way to do just that than to get out on the water? Snorkeling All you need to snorkel is a mask, a pair of flippers...
Is Your Shampoo Toxic?
Don't be fooled by fancy stickers and attractive packaging that says words like 'healthy,' 'natural' and 'herbal' - the majority of commercial shampoos, even ones claiming to give you naturally healthy hair, use an array of toxic chemicals. The FDA has very loose regulations on what is allowed to be included in shampoos. Many known carcinogens, and other dangerous...
Top 5 Travel Therapy Destinations
Travel is therapy. There are few things in life that can surpass the experience of traveling. It can be transformative, bring enlightenment and open up an entirely new way of looking at the world. Sometimes it can even change your life in ways you may never have thought were even possible. The best destinations for travel therapy may vary greatly,...
Study: GMOs Destroy the ‘Iron’ Stomachs of Pigs
While we often hear that a pig's stomach is made of iron and that a pig will eat anything you put in front of it, new research shows that just because they will eat it does not mean it is good for them. Pigs are omnivores by nature and will scavenge for food in the wild. Wild pigs will kill...
The Tiny, Red, Delicious, Anti-Inflammatory Superfood
It's hard to think of a summertime snack more perfect than cherries. Aside from being delicious, visually pleasing, and fun to eat, they have a wide range of health benefits. The popular idiom "life is a bowl of cherries," which comes from a popular 1930's song by Lew Brown and Ray Henderson, is apt. Eating a bowl of cherries...
Destroying Gut Viruses to Decrease Antibiotic Resistance – A Dangerous Idea
The human digestive system is a delicate and complex environment. Within this network, gut bacteria and gut viruses interact and determine the functionality of our bodies. Some of these bacteria and viruses are friendly, and some are unfriendly. The key to digestive health is to increase the good, and minimize the bad. A new study on antibiotic resistance performed at...
pH: The Perfect Measure of Your Internal Universe
Our vast universe is upheld by keeping opposites in balance, with everything in its place and objects rightly related to each other. We tend to take this balance for granted, not thinking much about what would happen if gravity were to disappear or the sun stopped rising because our planet was no longer spinning. We see symptoms of imbalance in...
6 Ways to Immediately Have a Better Day
If you frequently find yourself waking up wishing that you could stay in bed and escape the daily grind, consider incorporating just a few actions that can transform your attitude and create a more enjoyable day. Even if it has already gotten off to a rough start, it isn’t too late to change things for the better. Create a...
GMOs Won’t End World Hunger – Organic Farming Does the Trick
According to a recent report from Agro-ecology and the Right to Food, sustainable, organic small-scale farming could potentially double food production in the areas of the world where hunger is an issue. The report speculates that in five to ten years, the world could see a huge leap in crop cultivation if these practices are adhered to. This is definitely...
Can Pre-Workout Stretching Cause Injuries?
Flexibility is one of the most misunderstood concepts in health. For some reason,  we seem to think that  flexibility is synonymous with health and fitness. In actuality, the fact that you can do a split does not necessarily make you any more fit than someone who cannot touch their toes. Hyper-flexibility could makes one very much prone to injury. It...
