The Anatomy of the Grocery Store: Avoid These Aisles!
Grocery stores, especially the massive ones with too many aisles to even count, have a way of sucking you in like a vacuum. You may find yourself dizzy and lost among a maze of packages, cans and frozen foods, drowning in confusion. Not sure what to buy, you wander aimlessly down the aisles. Understanding the anatomy of the grocery...
Study: Meditation Actually Increases Frontal Cortex and Boosts Frontal Lobe Activity
Many of us have heard that meditation has an array of benefits, but are unsure as to specifically what they are. We have heard that it promotes mental clarity and relaxation, but so does a walk in the park. So the question remains, what are the specific benefits of this ancient practice, and is there any scientific evidence for...
Ditch The Gym Membership: 5 Cheap and Easy Ways to Burn Fat At Home
So, you have finally decided to cancel your gym membership and set up your own home gym. Contrary to what you might think, there are only a few essential pieces of equipment needed to complete your gym. Many people find that working out at home is much easier than making time for a trip to the gym. There is...
5 Tips for Staying Healthy on Vacation
With summer just around the corner, many people are in the midst of planning a vacation. There are some things that we like to come back from vacation with like a good tan or a cool souvenir, but an extra ten pounds is not necessarily on this list. However, without a little extra planning and thought, the pounds can...
Wiping vs Washing: Which is Better For The Planet and Your Bum?
We clean our bodies with soap and water, our hands with soap and water, our clothes with soap and water but our bottoms with dry paper...... does that make sense? Not everyone everywhere has the same hygiene methods - the Japanese toilet is like a toilet with a hair dryer, other cultures use bidets or hand held shower-type cleaning...
Bust Belly Fat and Slash Your Grocery Bill by Eating Like Your Ancestors
The manufacturers of boxed, canned and packaged foods would like us to believe that they have the best solution to the rising price of groceries. They promise quick meals on a budget, dinners on a dime and the answer to every busy family's nutritional needs. For the most part, these slogans are empty promises coined by marketing experts who...
Nightmare Nitrates May Hasten Early Death
Yet another study confirming the evils of the so-called “Western-style diet” has surfaced. A British research team recently examined the effects of processed, deep-fried, and refined foods on longevity and healthy aging, and the results are not unexpected; consuming a diet laden with these types of foods is likely to lead to poor health over time and an increased...
Natural Flavoring Made From Anal Secretions of Beavers?
As conscious health advocates, we know that staying away from artificial flavoring is an important step in leading a healthy lifestyle. But, what about natural flavoring? Natural flavor is found in everything from sauces, drinks to soups, salad dressings, unsalted butter and even organic yogurt. It appears to carry with it an almost healthy tone, but is it really...
Clear Up Your Springtime Sinus Stuffiness With These Natural Remedies
Sinusitis occurs as a result of inflamed mucus membranes, and is especially prevalent in spring due to many people’s sensitivity to pollen and other outdoor allergens. While physicians are quick to prescribe antibiotics and powerful antihistamines to treat sinus infections, there are many natural ways to choose from to reduce inflammation and quickly break up congestion of the airways,...
ALA – The Multi-talented Antioxidant That Destroys Wrinkles
Despite our wavering economy, there appears to be one thing that Americans are not willing to give up..... their vanity. Last year alone, there were over 14 billion cosmetic procedures performed in our country. This does not count the millions who may have gone to foreign countries for procedures in order to escape the costly surgery here. According to...
