Can Traditional Sunscreen Actually Cause Skin Cancer?
With more coverage in the media, the public has become more aware of the dangers of spending too much time in the sun and how sun exposure can contribute to cases of skin cancer. However, many questions have arisen over whether popular sunscreen products actually contribute to skin cancer. Prevalence of Skin Cancer According to the EWG’s Skin Deep Sunscreens 2011...
An Alternative Method of Dealing With Panic Attacks
Panic attacks can be a living nightmare. In addition to the panic attack symptoms, the constant fear of and worrying about the onslaught of another attack can emotionally drain all of the energy right out of your body. This creates an enormous amount of stress on your physical and mental well-being. And we know that negative stress can lead...
Overcoming Addictions with Meditation
Addictions come in many different forms. We can all think of stories of people addicted to drugs and alcohol. One of my uncles struggled with alcohol. He was a very giving, loving person, but the years of drinking truly destroyed his life. His daily use of alcohol aged him and cut his life short. Before he died, he had turned into...
Sleep and Melatonin – Fall Asleep Naturally With This Herb
Do you feel over-stimulated and overworked and are struggling to sleep at night? You probably know that getting adequate rest can result in looking good, feeling healthy and having more energy. However, good, quality sleep can be difficult to come by when your mind simply won’t turn off. In certain cases, herbal supplements like Melatonin may be useful for...
The Many Benefits of Yoga for Stress Relief
With mental health practitioners and drug treatment centers taking a more holistic approach to healing and health, yoga has become one of the alternative health techniques that is gaining more attention. Yoga stress relief techniques have been used for many years to help individuals divert their energies toward healthier lifestyle choices. Health Improvements from Yoga According to MedicineNet, one of the...
Chia Seeds: The Newest Omega 3 Super Food
I have to admit that when a friend of mine said “Hey, have you ever heard of Chia Seeds?” I couldn’t help but immediately think of Chia Pets and wonder if she was referring to the seeds you use to “Chi-Chi-Chi-Chia!” She laughed and said “I don’t think they are the same, you eat these”! (I later learned the...
Coconut Oil Health Benefits for Diet, Skin, and Hair
In spite of long standing mistaken Western views that all saturated fats are bad, coconut oil is one of the healthiest oils on the planet. It is far richer in medium chain triglycerides (MCT) -- which contain medium chain fatty acids (MCFA) -- than any other naturally occurring oil. MCT oils digest faster and easier than other types of...
Stress and Weight Gain
Too much to do and not enough time to do it? Life demands your attention so often it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Chronically overloading your schedule can lead to stress and ultimately, weight gain. There are simple ways to manage stress, stay healthy and still get everything done. Responding to life’s urgencies and reacting to every problem means you are...
Omega 3 and 6: Which is Better and Why You Have to Know
Hearing all the nutrition jargon that's out there can no doubt be confusing. My mom asks me all the time, "Honey, which one is good again?" With all the things we have to remember in our busy lives it's hard to really take it in. Here are some easy definitions and tips you can and must remember! Bookmark this...
Learning How to Live Life to the Fullest: Happiness and Chocolate… Are They Similar?
I don’t know about you, but I love chocolate! Although I try to eat a proper diet most of the time, I have definitely cultivated a taste for the sweet stuff. Thankfully, I have found a “healthier” version of chocolate that I really enjoy. I limit how often I treat myself, and I try to limit myself to this...
