Instead of the “Me” Generation, let’s be the “Tree” Generation!
As people look for new technologically advanced products to improve the environmental quality of our lives, one overlooked and undervalued item that does more for the environment than you can imagine, is a tree. Trees improve the environment in which we live by improving the air quality, providing energy savings, offering more habitats and sheer beauty. Improving Air Quality Air quality...
Healthy Brew – To the Beer Drinker’s Delight, It’s Good For You
The words "health" and "beer" aren't usually mentioned in the same sentence, but evidence suggests that this ancient, plant-based beverage may provide heart-health benefits, as long as you drink it in moderation. Beer has been enjoyed since 9,500 BC, and our appreciation for the brew hasn't slowed down; the global beer industry sees revenues of $300 billion annually. The process of making...
Relora – An All Natural Blend for Stress Relief and Anxiety
Relora has proven to be a miracle worker among individuals worldwide. This natural supplement extracted from a blend of two plants, Phellodendron amurense and Magnolia officinalis, helps to elevate your mood, reduce the amount of stress you feel and ease your tensions. Just think … now you may be able to get away with waiting until the weekend before...
Spicy and Healthy – 4 Tips for Eating Indian Food
Much of Indian food is based on vegetables, beans, lentils, peas, whole grains, and spices, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's all good for you. While you can eat an extremely healthy diet of Indian food, be aware that India has many different regions, and they all have their own style of cooking. Some use more high-fat ingredients like...
Adding Seafood to Your Diet Reduces Your Risk of Dying from Heart Disease
If you're like most Americans, you're not getting the recommended eight ounces of seafood per week; fewer than 22 percent meet this goal. And you may be missing out on an important strategy to improve your health through diet. Seafood is a low-saturated-fat protein choice, rich in beneficial nutrients, including vitamin D, selenium and omega-3 fatty acids. Aim for at least...
Black Raspberries – Huge Health Benefits in Bite Size Form
Black Raspberries offer incredible health benefits and should easily be a part of your diet today, tomorrow, and every day after. The antioxidant levels in Black Raspberries are sky high. In fact, the reason for their rich deep color comes from the amount of anthocyanins that make up the fruit. They have nearly 300 percent more anthocyanins than blueberries and blackberries,...
Anti-Inflammatory Diet – 12 Tips for Healthy Aging
Consuming more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, soy foods, fish, nuts, and tea can help prevent the chronic diseases of aging. You might not be able to turn back the hands of time for every wrinkle and body ache, but you can reduce your risk or delay the onset of chronic diseases associated with aging, such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer,...
Intensity of Your Workout is More Important Than the Duration
Not having enough time is no longer an excuse to get out there and hit the ground running. Researchers from the Department of Exercise and Sport Science now say that the amount of running you do is not as important as the intensity to which you do it at. Get Ready, Get Set, Get Excited! Do you ever go to bed...
Harvard Report: Low Energy Levels Could be Caused by These 8 Illnesses
How do you know if your low energy is caused by underlying disease or is the result of lifestyle factors, stress, poor diet, lack of sleep, or normal aging?In fact, fatigue is a symptom of numerous illnesses, from minor infections such as colds to serious diseases like cancer and heart disease. It's a primary symptom of the illnesses described...
Surviving Second-Hand Pesticides
Sunday morning on your front porch wouldn’t be nearly as peaceful if your grass resembled the same color as your morning cup of Joe. Although we go to great lengths to keep our grass a luscious green and free of overgrown weeds, we need to be careful throughout this up-keeping process. Pesticides pose real dangers to you, your children and...
