Having strong bones is very important especially as you get older. As you may know, milk gives you nice strong bones, but what also helps with your bones is magnesium. Take a look at the article below to find out how magnesium helps maintain your bones. Read the full article here: How … [Read more...]
Making Life Easier For Those Around Us
For many people, life is very busy and many things can come at you. Whether it be job issues, family issues, or issues with your health, life is a very crazy ride. In the video below, Mileha Soneji, talks about how she was able to help her uncle who suffers from Parkinson’s through simple … [Read more...]
Vitamin D may Aid those with Multiple Sclerosis
Low vitamin D levels tend to increase the susceptibility of people to multiple sclerosis. This is a disorder where nerve cells coating become damaged. People whose skin can’t produce enough vitamin D are the most affected by this autoimmune condition. People inhabiting the North Hemisphere produces … [Read more...]
What is Metabolic Syndrome?
If you are overweight, you should be concerned about Metabolic Syndrome. Why? Because Metabolic Syndrome is a serious medical condition that increases your risk of developing diabetes and heart diseases - especially if you are grossly overweight. It is estimated that about 20% to 25% of adults in … [Read more...]
Yoga For Those Hectic Days
Everyday life can be very hectic. With all the stress from work and other issues, needing some time to wind down is a must. In today’s article is a yoga routine that takes only 20 minutes of your time to help you during those hectic days. Take a look below to find out how you can wind down … [Read more...]
Plan Your Meals
Many people have been planning their meals for the week. Planning your meals is actually very beneficial, not only for saving you time, but for also losing weight. Take a look at the article below to find out why planning your meals is beneficial for you. Read the full article here: Why … [Read more...]
Tips for Controlling Your Blood Sugar
Diabetes is becoming more and more of a problem. With more and more people getting diabetes, there is a chance that you may know someone with diabetes. If so, here are 10 tips for blood sugar that control from Ppcorn. These tips are all easy to do which means anyone can do them. For the … [Read more...]
Fresh, Canned, or Frozen
When going to the grocery store we tend to buy lots produce so that we can make good, quality foods. There are multiple types of produce; fresh, canned, frozen. Which one is good to buy? Click on the link below to find out which one is the best. Read the full article here: Fresh vs. … [Read more...]
Boost your Metabolism
Being able to boost your metabolism is great for losing weight. In the article below, is a list of 10 ways to boost your metabolism all of which are proven by science. Take a look at the article below to find out how. Read the full article here: 10 Easy Ways to Boost Your Metabolism … [Read more...]
The Dangers of Sitting
As you may know sitting down is actually very bad for your health. If you don’t believe me, then maybe today’s infographic from Juststand.org will change your mind. According to the infographic the average person is 94% more likely to die from too much time spent sitting. Why is that … [Read more...]
The reason to avoid taking high fructose corn syrup
High fructose corn syrup is an unnatural sweetener made by processing out normal sugar in corn. Professionals argue that the method of creating High fructose corn syrup is actually not very different from producing old sugars by using sugar canes. These two processes involved a huge level of … [Read more...]
Tips to Fight the Stress of Blood Sugar
Diabetes affects people in many negative ways. Not only does it affect the body,but it also affects the mind. Having to worry about blood sugar can be very stressful for people who need to worry about it. In today’s article are 5 tips to fight of the stress. Find out how by clicking the … [Read more...]
Benefits of Papaya
There are many fruits that are beneficial to your health. One of those fruits being papaya. Papaya is a great tasting fruit and full of benefits. Take a look at the article below to find out the 8 benefits papaya has for you. Read the full article here: 8 Evidence-Based Health Benefits … [Read more...]
Instant Coffee
Coffee is consumed by many people all over the world. Often times, coffee is brewed and then served in a cup, but when one is short on time, they may just grab a pack of instant coffee instead. Instant coffee tastes fairly similar to regular coffee, but does it have the same health … [Read more...]
Pre-washed Greens
As very busy people, we always take the opportunity to do less work and in this case it is buying pre-washed greens. The packaging say they are washed, but can we really trust the company that the greens we bought are in fact washed? Find out by clicking on the link below. Read the full … [Read more...]
Blood Sugar and Supplements
Keeping blood sugar in check can be sometimes difficult. Always having to watch what you eat may be tedious causing you to turn to supplement. Are supplements for blood sugar all that great? Click on the link below to find out. Take a look at the video here: Supplements not always … [Read more...]
Vitamin D and Its Benefits
There are many different vitamins out there that are very important for our body. One of those vitamins being vitamin D. Why is vitamin D so important? Vitamin D is what keeps your bones healthy and also help your cells. Although vitamin D is good for you, having too much or too little can lead to … [Read more...]
What is BPA
When looking at water bottles sometimes we see “ BPA FREE” and then we think “hmm, I guess it’s better for me” and proceed to buy it. What does BPA really mean though? Find out in the article below. Read the full article here: What is BPA and Why is it Bad for You? … [Read more...]
Counter the Harmful Effects of Antibiotics
Antibiotics may be good for you, but they can also harm you. In today’s article find out how you can counter the harmful effects of antibiotics. Click on the link below to find out how. Read the full article here: HOW TO EFFECTIVELY COUNTER THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF ANTIBIOTICS … [Read more...]
Taking Multiple Meds
As we all know, mixing medications is a really, really, really, bad idea. We may know not to do this but, sometimes it cannot be helped because some people have multiple problems. So, what are supposed to do? Well, some kinds of medications are able to be mixed without harm. According to … [Read more...]
Overcoming Procrastination
Procrastination is a very big problem for many people, many of them being students. It can be hard to get over procrastination, but thanks to Zen Habits, is an article just for overcoming procrastination. Take a look at the article below. Read the full article here: Shannon’s Method: … [Read more...]
Getting All the Vitamins You Need
Being sure to get all of our vitamins is very important and in order to do that we have to eat certain foods that are rich with vitamins. In today’s article, is a list of foods that have all the nutrients you need. Take a look below. Read the full article here: These foods have all the … [Read more...]
Staying Fit While Traveling
There are often times when we go on trips, whether it be for work or just taking a vacation, but what seems to be a problem is staying in shape while traveling. In today’s article by Huffington Post, they have 6 great tips for staying in shape while traveling. First, do a lot of walking … [Read more...]
Plant-Based Protein
We mostly think that protein is found in meats, beans, and tofu and that’s it. According to recent studies, there is a new plant-based protein from the sea. For more information, take a look at the article below. Read the full article here: Plant-based alternative protein options emerge … [Read more...]
Vitamin D and Inflammatory Bowels
Vitamin D is an important vitamin for your body, but having low levels of vitamin D can can be worse with people who have inflammatory bowel disease. To find out vitamin D is linked to inflammatory bowel disease, click on the link below. Read the full article here: New study finds low … [Read more...]
Reduce Your Stress
Stress is a major problem for a lot of people. Stress can lead to many different problems with your body and really hurt you. In today’s infographic, is a list of five effective ways to reduce stress. This list is very simple and anyone can do any of the things mentioned on the list. The … [Read more...]
Lamb for Protein
There are many sources of protein out there. Beef, chicken, fish, tofu, but one seems to be overlooked and that one is lamb. For Healthiest Foods, lamb is their food of the week. Find out why by reading the full article below. Read the full article here: Lamb is our Food of the Week … [Read more...]
New Ways to Eat Eggs
Eggs are a great source of protein and are simple enough to make whenever. If you are getting tired of plain scrambled eggs or hard boiled eggs, then Greatist has the right recipes for you. Take a look at the recipes by clicking on the link below. Read the full article here: 7 Baked Egg … [Read more...]
Is Juicing Really All That Great?
Juicing is a very unique way of getting nutrients from fruits and vegetables. Rather than eating the food solid, juicing requires people to extract the juices from the food and then drinking the nutrient filled juice. Some people say it is a better way to get nutrients, while other people … [Read more...]
Overcoming Insecurities
Being insecure is a problem that many people face and being able to overcome their insecurities can be difficult. In today’s article, learn how to overcome your own insecurities in life. Take a look at the article below to find out how. Read the full article here: A Roadmap to … [Read more...]
Vitamin D and Your Sleep
Being able to sleep soundly at night is a nice thing to be able to do, but for many people it can be difficult. A possible reason for this may be that you are lacking in vitamin D. In the article below, you will find out how vitamin D affects your sleep. Take a look! Read the full … [Read more...]
The Key to Becoming a Great Conversationalist
Conversation is a very important part of life. As time has gone on, our conversations have become more less about listening to the other person and more about defending what you think is right and not want to compromise. Conversations need a balance of listening and … [Read more...]
Cabbages!
Vegetables are great source of nutrients and in today’s article is about the benefits of the vegetable, cabbage. Cabbage is a great source of fiber and multiple nutrients that all benefit your body. Take a look at the article below to find out all about cabbage. Read the full article … [Read more...]
Animal Protein vs Plant Protein
There are many kinds of sources of protein. The main two sources being animals and plants. They both provide protein for your body, but is there any difference between the two sources protein that makes one better than the other? Find out in the article below if there really is a … [Read more...]
Sleep Deprivation
As an adult or student, getting enough sleep can be difficult because of work or school. Although it may be hard to get enough sleep, it is extremely important to get as much sleep as you can. Being deprived of sleep can lead to many problems that can occur in your body. In the infographic … [Read more...]
Living Long and Happy
We would all like to live a long time, but we all know that at one point our life will in fact end. So what do we do? We try to make the most of it and live healthily to increase our lifespan. In today’s article find out the 10 predictors of longevity and maybe you can increase your … [Read more...]
The Hard Work Behind Creativity
Some people think that to be creative you need to be lucky or that it is an accident. The kind of people who have a sudden idea just pop up in there brain. Those sudden ideas don’t just happen. They take time and constant work to think of a great idea. Take a look at the article below to … [Read more...]
The Most Important Molecule in Your Body
There are many different molecules that help your body function. All of the molecules may be important, but there is one molecule that is a little more important. That molecule is called glutathione. Glutathione is responsible for preventing oxidative damage within cells thus making it a … [Read more...]
Rose Water in Your Cooking
Looking for calorie ingredients to make your food taste even better can be hard to find. Thanks to Food Network, they have an ingredient you can use in your cooking to make things taste even better. That ingredient is rose water. For more on how to cook with rose water, take a look at the … [Read more...]
Looking for a Good Coach
Hiring a good fitness coach is very important. Looking for someone with the right qualifications and personality can be hard sometimes. In today’s article, find out the 6 important things to look for in a fitness coach. Take a look at the article below and find yourself a good … [Read more...]
A Simple Take on Nutrition
Nutrition is extremely important in your everyday life. There are many different ideas about nutrition and what your body really needs. Sometimes the things we read can be confusing. In today’s infographic, we have a simplified take on nutrition. In short, the things you should eat … [Read more...]
Dogs and Diabetes
If you would like to find out if you have diabetes, you would most likely visit a doctor. Now, instead of having to go to a hospital, dogs can find out for you! Dogs are able to sniff out for diabetes so that you can always be aware. For more information about how dogs are able to sniff … [Read more...]
Purple Bread!!!
Bread is considered to be the worst carb for a person to consume. Many people say that bread, especially white bread, to be only empty calories with no nutritional value. Well, now no one can bad talk bread because we have nutrient rich purple bread! For more information on the amazing … [Read more...]
Caffeine and Your Exercise Performance
Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the United States. Why is coffee consumed so much? Well, there are some people drink coffee for the taste, but most people drink it for the caffeine that coffee contains. As most people know, caffeine is what keeps people awake in the … [Read more...]
Inflammation and Mental Health Could be the Missing Link
Though it might be a debatable topic, many believe that there could be a direct connection between mental health and inflammation which may impact various parts of the body. In fact there are many research studies to suggest that depression, mood swings and mood disorders could be directly linked to … [Read more...]
Tips On Good Nutrition
Having the proper amount of nutrients in your diet is what keeps you healthy. In today’s article, we have the ten best tips for nutrition from registered nutritionists. Take a look at the article below to make your diet have the best nutritional benefits for you. Read the full article … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Stress be the Death of You
Stress is a very serious issue in everyday life. Stress can lead to depression, lowering your immune system, as well as many other problems. To properly defend against stress, you must know all there is to stress. Thankfully, the infographic below can help with that. The infographic has all sorts of … [Read more...]
Not Just the Will
Being motivated to reach a goal takes a lot more than just the “will” to do it. According to the article below, it also takes the “want” to obtain a goal. Take a look at the article below for more information on why the “want” is just as important as the “will.”. Read the full article … [Read more...]
Becoming Attached
As human beings, we have a knack for becoming attached to things and according to the article below, becoming attached to things is not good for our health. In the article below you will find out how to not become attached to things and have better mental health. Take a look at the article … [Read more...]
Saying Yes
There is a saying that many people say. This phrase being, “Face your own fears.” In this video, Shonda Rhimes tried out an experiment to say “yes” to everything. Whether it be public speaking to simply saying yes to play with your child. For Shonda, what really helped her was saying … [Read more...]
How Cinnamon Lowers Cholesterol
Most people use spices to season their delicacies while being oblivious to the health benefits that these spices offer. Cinnamon is one of the common spices in most people’s kitchens. While sprinkling on food, it will not only season your food to your liking, but it can also help in reducing … [Read more...]
Diet Sodas, Bad For Your Teeth?
As you may have already known, sodas are bad for your teeth. Now, what you may not know is whether diet sodas are bad for your teeth. I mean, they’re diet so they can’t possibly be bad right? Take a look at the article below to find out. Read the full article here: Are Diet Sodas Bad … [Read more...]
Cooking With Beans
Beans are full of great nutrients that your body needs. In today’s article, Food Network has a way you can incorporate beans into baking so that you can get more nutrients in your diet. Take a look at the article below to find out how you can bake with beans. Read the full article here: … [Read more...]
White Rice vs Brown Rice
Rice is a staple in many cultures and is consumed by many people, but it often has a bad reputation for the amount of carbs. Luckily, there is brown rice that we can eat, but is there really a difference between the two? According to the article below, brown rice has 43 more calories, 7 … [Read more...]
Natural Remedies Better than Antibiotics
When we our sick, we visit a doctor’s office and they most likely give us an antibiotic to take that will help. Well, according to the article below, antibiotics can actually have bad effects on our body that can last quite a while. They suggest to eat certain foods instead for a more … [Read more...]
Work Related Stress
Stress is not a good thing for your body. There are many reasons for stress, but the number one reason for stress is work related. So, the question is now how to find the source of the stress and to get rid of it. Today’s article is all about work related stress and how to get rid of it. … [Read more...]
15 Minute Workout Before Work
Sometimes, in our very busy lives, we simply do not have enough time for a workout. Well, now there are no more excuses. In today’s article, is a 15 minute workout that you can do before you depart for work. Take a look at the article below to find out how to do the work out. Read the … [Read more...]
Fill in your nutritional gaps by consuming fruits and veggies
Are you meeting your daily nutritional requirements? Well, if not, relax. Colorful fruits and vegetables are undervalued today despite the numerous health benefits they offer. They not only enhance your health but can also be very useful in helping you prevent some common diseases like cancer and … [Read more...]
Foods to Eat Before You Sleep
Sleep is an extremely important for our health. A good night’s sleep is what gets you refueled and ready for the next day, but sometimes we have problems going to sleep and cannot get our much needed rest. One possible problem, is what we are eating before going to sleep. According to the … [Read more...]
Good Fats For Blood Sugar
Taking care of your blood sugar is very important for your health and can be done in many ways. One of those ways being to eat good fats. Consuming good fats can control your blood sugar levels to help make you healthier. How? Well, take a look at the article below for more … [Read more...]
Beans Beans Beans
Beans are a great source of protein and fiber and are very cheap! In fact, beans count as both a source of protein as well as a source of vegetable. All though beans are very healthy for you, it is possible that beans can affect your health negatively. Take a look at the article below for … [Read more...]
Restore your youthful hormone levels with this one herb!
The body's ability to work is greatly influenced by hormones. Any kind of imbalance can cause a number of health problems like metabolism, mental health, sex drive, and sleep cycles, etc. Depression, fatigue, problem in weight loss and dilapidation are some of the other problems experienced due to … [Read more...]
Smoking Raising the Risk of Diabetes
As you may already know, smoking is not all that great for you. It is made of a bunch of harmful chemicals and can cause a number of bodily problems. In fact, people with diabetes that also smoke are at a higher risk of disease and damage to their body. These problems include, but are not … [Read more...]
Children’s Ailments Linked to Magnesium Deficiency
Many parents are keen about ensuring their children have enough nutrients in the foods they consume. While most parents are keen about ensuring their children are consuming enough calcium and vitamin C, many do not know how important magnesium is to the health of their young … [Read more...]
Always In Control
As human beings, we wish to always be in control, especially if it has to do with out lives. In this want for control comes a lot of stress because life itself is uncontrollable. Because of this we need to be mindful rather than want to be in control. Find out how you can be mindful in the … [Read more...]
We Need Fatty Foods
Most people tend to think the less fatty foods, the better. Well, according to Dr. Mark Hyman, we actually need to eat fatty foods to stay healthy and to lose fat itself. Take a look at the article below to find out why we need to include fatty foods into our diets. Read the full … [Read more...]
Motivation and You
Motivation is one of the greatest things for a person. Motivation is what keeps us as humans going, and to strive for greatness. Without motivation, people would work much slower and not work as hard. With motivation, we have better, faster, and more efficient workers. … [Read more...]
The role and importance of selenium
Selenium is one of the several essential dietary minerals and humans require a small quantity of this in their daily diet. It is incorporated in a little group of vital proteins, each of that plays an important role in the human health. Scientists call selenium possessing proteins as selenoproteins. … [Read more...]
Tools Every Kitchen Needs
Cooking your own meals is very important, especially if you are trying to eat healthy. In today’s article, is list of kitchen tools that you need if you want to be able to make healthy and delicious meals for yourself. Take a look at the article below to find out what you need. Read the … [Read more...]
Time for the Things We Love
Doing what we love brings great joy and promotes a healthy lifestyle, but when you are busy with work it can be hard to do the things you love. In today’s article, is a reason for you to always make time for you to do the things you love and how to defend that time. Take a look at the … [Read more...]
10 Minute Stretching Exercise
Flexibility is very important for your body, but not everyone can touch their toes or do the splits. In today’s video, PsycheTruth, has a ten minute, full body stretching exercise that you can do to become more flexible. The work out can be done by anyone and it is highly encouraged that people take … [Read more...]
Magical Mushrooms for better health!
Mushrooms are known as the medicine of kings and can give you unexpected results in improving your health conditions. They contain the most effective medical properties of the world. Mushrooms can help you in many ways such as they help to boost your immune system, to fight against cancer, to cure … [Read more...]
Sleep Friendly Meals
For some people it can be hard to sleep at night. There are medications for it, but being able to sleep naturally is always best. Thanks to Food Network, they have an article on foods you can eat at night that will help you fall asleep. Take a look at the article below. Read the full … [Read more...]
Burning Fat
Losing fat is a very popular goal for many people and any help available is welcome. In today’s article, we have some more help for those who are on their way to burning fat. The article includes three simple things you can do to burn more fat. Take a look at the article below. Read the … [Read more...]
Fresh vs Frozen Produce
Fruits and vegetables are the healthiest foods that you can eat. They are high in nutrients that your body needs on a regular bases. As you may have seen at the super markets, there are two types of produce: frozen and fresh. Is there a difference between the two? Well, in today’s article we have … [Read more...]
Important Information on Diabetes
Diabetes is affecting more and more people as time goes on. In order to stop it from spreading, we need to be educated in diabetes and know how to prevent as well as treat diabetes. In today’s article, is about information on diabetes and the risks it causes. Take a look below. Read the … [Read more...]
Replacing Toothbrushes
Brushing your teeth is extremely important and is a must, but after using the same toothbrush we need to replace our toothbrush. Something not everyone knows, is when to actually replace your toothbrush. Thanks to CNN, we now have a definite answer as to when to replace your toothbrush as … [Read more...]
Stretching While Traveling
Traveling can be really hard on your body. With all the sitting that is involved your body can become very stiff as well as sore. How come your body gets so sore? Well, when you are sitting your legs become in active and the muscles in your lower body become shortened. When your muscles are in this … [Read more...]
Can Artificial Sweeteners Affect Your Blood Sugar?
Recently, artificial sweeteners have been the substitute for real sugar due to less calories, but there are quite a few things that artificial sweetener can do to your body. One of those being, whether it can affect blood sugar and insulin. Take a look at the article below to find … [Read more...]
Benefits of Magnesium
There are many nutrients your body needs, one of them being magnesium. Magnesium is great for energy creation, protein formation, gene maintainence, and many other benefits for your body. For more information, take a look at the article below. Read the full article here: 10 … [Read more...]
Yoga to Boost Your Metabolism
Yoga is great for many things, such as relieving stress, becoming more flexible, and staying in shape. Yoga is also great for boosting your metabolism. Doing the yoga regiment in the video below will boost your metabolism so that you stay fit and healthy. The yoga exercises are fairly simple and … [Read more...]
Make Your Broth Taste Better
Beef bone broth is a great source of nutrients and is very good for your health. All though it is good for your health, it can be kind of lacking in flavor. In the article linked below are a few recipes on how to make your bone broth taste a little better without taking away the benefits. … [Read more...]
Dress to Look Skinnier
A lot of people want to look skinny. According to the article below, the way you dress can actually help make you look skinny. Simply changing the colors of the clothes you wear can help make you look skinnier. Take a look at the article below to find out how. Read the full article … [Read more...]
Optional Sitting
Sitting is one of the greatest dangers in the modern world. Sitting leads to many bodily problems such as back pain and hip pain, but there are certain things we do in life where we have no choice but to be sitting. So, what can we do? We can eliminate as much optional sitting as possible. Instead … [Read more...]
Breakfast Cakes
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but sometimes we are just in too much of a rush that we skip breakfast altogether. Food Network has your back, they have a recipe that you can use for a healthy breakfast cake that only takes 4 minutes! Take a look at the article below to … [Read more...]
Strength Training vs Cardio
There are many debates as to whether strength training is better for fat loss or if cardio is better. Thanks to Huffington Post, we now have an answer as to whether strength training is better or cardio is better. Take a look at the article below to find out. Read the full article here: … [Read more...]
The Later Stages of Life
According to recent studies, the average life expectancy has increased by thirty years compared to our grandparents and great grandparents. Most people think that the life cycle is like an arch, peaking at middle age and then declining as we get older. In Jane Fonda’s view, she sees life … [Read more...]
Reduce Stress with Food
Stress is not a good thing at all. It affects our health in a very negative way, but there are many ways to fight stress. One of those ways being good, healthy, delicious food. In the article below, are a few recipes you can try at home to help reduce stress. Read the full article here: … [Read more...]
Coffee and Health Benefits?
Coffee is a beverage that keeps us going in the morning as well as just a casual drink, but can coffee be also beneficial to your health? Take a look at the article below to find out if coffee can really be beneficial to your health. Read the full article here: Is Coffee A Health Food? … [Read more...]
Fitness as You Grow Older
As we grow older, our responsibilities only grow more and more which can lead to a lot of stress and anxiety. Having to take care of kids, parents, work, etc. It can be really stressful and hard on your body. So, what can I do to get rid of or reduce the stress? Well, according to AARP, … [Read more...]
How to Reduce Chance of Breast Cancer
Cancer is a very dangerous and terrible sickness and many women have a chance to have breast cancer. According to the article below, omega-3 fatty acids can help lower the chance of breast cancer in obese women. Take a look at the article below to find out how. Read the full article … [Read more...]
Diabetes and Your Diet
Diabetes is very big problem in recent times. One of the ways we can fight diabetes is actually changing the way we eat. According to the article below, eating plant-based foods can help with diabetes and prediabetes. Take a look at the article below to find out how. Read the full … [Read more...]
Stretches You Can Do At Work
We spend a lot of time sitting, especially at work. As you may have heard, the act of sitting is actually quite bad for your health and with the added effect of not having many chances to get up while working affect your health even more. In today’s article we have an infographic with … [Read more...]
How Being Mindful Affects Your Health
According to recent studies being a mindful person can help with your blood sugar levels. Mindful people are more likely to be less obese and be able to change certain things in their life which can help improve your health. Take a look at the article below to see how being mindful can … [Read more...]
Food to Help Reduce Inflammation
Inflammation is not a good thing for your body. Inflammation can lead to weight gain, stress, and disease. Thankfully, there are a few foods we can eat to help lower inflammation to keep ourselves healthy. Take a look at the article below to find out what foods to eat. Read the full … [Read more...]
Coffee and You
Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages by adults. As we know coffee is what keeps us awake and it’s what we need to keep us going, but is coffee really good for you? According to the video below coffee coffee can actually improve your memory, lower your chances of skin cancer, … [Read more...]
Banned! 7 Foods Banned in Other Countries we Eat in America
There are many foods we eat here in America that have a lot of preservatives and chemicals mixed in. In fact, some of these chemicals are banned in other countries because of the negative effects they can have on people. In the infographic from Natural News, they display the chemicals and … [Read more...]
Don’t forget to eat your sprouts
Remember how your mom would tell you to eat your brussel sprouts? Well, it would be best to listen to her. There are tons of health benefits that brussel sprouts can give you and it would be great to incorporate them into your diet. Read the full article here: Brussel Sprouts … [Read more...]
Is sparkling water safe?
Water is the best thing for you to drink, but can we replace sparkling water for it? Some people say no and that sparkling water can actually harm you. In today’s article we have three myths that have been debunked by Lifehacker. Take a look. Read the full article here: Three Myths … [Read more...]
How to Make Healthy Eating a Habit
Eating healthy can be difficult. It can be expensive or just not taste all that great. Well, lucky for you, today’s video comes from Tedx Talks about eating healthier. What is this way you may ask? Well, it’s fairly simple. All you have to do is change your environment. Stock up on … [Read more...]
Here’s a great way to enjoy those french fries again
We all know that french fries are one of the greatest foods out there. We also know that it’s one of the worst foods for you as well, but thanks to Food Network, we can now enjoy french fries and not feel guilty. Take a look at their recipe. Read the full article here: Baked Vegetable … [Read more...]
Is that diet driving you nuts?
Sometimes when we go on a diet we can become kind of crazy. It isn’t the best thing either because we can become grumpy towards other people as well, but fear not. For The Huffington Post comes with an article on how to not go crazy while on a diet. Take a look! Read the full article … [Read more...]
Taurine – A Performance Enhancer for Athletes
Taurine or L-Taurine is regarded as the 2nd most abundant amino acid in the body's muscles after glutamine. It is present in huge amounts in our heart and brain. It is also found in healthy food sources like milk products, poultry, eggs and the ideal ones being meat and fish. It is included in some … [Read more...]
Using Yoga For Better Sleep
Quite a few people have trouble sleeping and the usual “remedies”, like counting sheep, just aren’t working. Sometimes not being able to sleep can lead to sleeping medication which is not the best thing for you. Instead of counting sheep or taking sleeping medication, why not do some yoga … [Read more...]
Don’t be left with regret
LIving a happy life is what people want. It is simply a fact. In today’s article from Greatist, comes the five biggest regrets people have in life. Ranging from living true to themselves to staying in touch with friends. Take a look at the article below. Read the full article here: The … [Read more...]
What about that pain in the neck?
Neck pains can be a real problem and the kind of treatment available can be tough to choose from. Between a session of acupuncture or simply taking medication, it can be hard to decide which one will work best. Here to help is DrWeil.com, with an article on both types of treatment. Take a … [Read more...]
Sitting Kills
There are many things that are bad for your health. Most of them obvious, such as eating junk food or staring at a computer screen for too long. Then there is sitting. Sitting is the one thing we do all the time and is slowly harming us. According to the infographic from Lifehacker, as … [Read more...]
Learn how diet can impact diabetes
There are people out there who suffer from diabetes and it can be a problem, but according to Contra Costa Times, changing your diet to vegan can help with diabetes. Going on a vegan diet can actually help lower your blood sugar levels. Take a look at the article below to find out how … [Read more...]
Take a closer look at that color
Staying hydrated throughout the day can be kind of hard with all the things going on in life. In today’s article from CNN, they have a list of foods that have a high percentage of water in them to help you stay hydrated throughout the day. Read the full article here: The pee color … [Read more...]
Understanding and dealing with stress
Stress is a really big problem not only for the people undergoing stress, but also for the businesses. Studies show that 50% of employed people are looking for less stressful jobs. Stress related depression is also the number one cause for missing work, as well as responsible for 75% of … [Read more...]
The benefits of barley
There are lots of different foods out there that are great for your health. Today, let’s talk about barley and what it can do for you. Having barley in your diet can help you with your blood sugar and your hunger. Sounds great right? Take a look at the article below to find … [Read more...]
Does timing really matter?
There are many tips and tricks to dieting, one of them being timing. Timing, as in the time at which you eat and whether or not that affects the amount of nutrients you absorb. Take a look at the article to find out whether this is true or not. Read the full article here: Does Nutrient … [Read more...]
Which Helps You Lose Weight Faster, Diet or Exercise?
It’s one of the oldest questions in fitness; which method helps you lose weight the fastest, working out or eating right? Although it’s recommended that you engage in regular aerobic exercise as well as maintaining a nutritious diet for optimal mental and physical health, those looking to … [Read more...]
Can Diabetics Safely Consume Fruit?
If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes or if your blood sugar level is high enough to qualify as pre-diabetic, you may wonder you can still enjoy eating delicious fruits like apples, strawberries and bananas. This heavily researched article explains exactly how fruit and other foods made … [Read more...]
The Importance of Running Safely
Running is an excellent way to burn calories, build up muscle and increase bone density. However, running with improper form is an easy way to sustain muscle strains and skeletal fractures. Give this New York Times article a read in order to learn how to make running a safe and productive … [Read more...]
How Standing Desks Can Improve Your Quality of Life
Some health hazards are obvious. Roads with perilously sharp turns are marked with great street signs and restaurants that serve double bacon cheeseburgers the post nutritional facts that clearly spell out how unhealthy they are. However, there are other health hazards that are just as … [Read more...]
Can Ginkgo Improve Memory?
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) is widely considered to be the oldest living tree species. Despite facing major extinction events, it went on to survive for more than 200 million years in China. It now grows throughout the world. Ginkgo trees have very unique qualities – they can reach up to 130 feet tall … [Read more...]
The Many Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes
Everybody knows that sweet potatoes are a delicious source of dietary fiber, but did you also know that they are an excellent source of beta-carotene and vitamin A? The tuberous root vegetable is also rich in antioxidant nutrients, serves as an excellent natural anti-inflammatory and its … [Read more...]
Myth Busting the Nootropics Trend
There’s been a lot of hype in the media recently about the supposedly effectiveness of various nootropics, but not a lot of clarity or hard facts. Thankfully, this blog post takes a detailed look at the supposedly brain enhancing abilities of everything from name brand smart drinks to … [Read more...]
The Negative Psychological Impact of an Unhealthy Diet
Because the physical effects of a fat and sugar heavy diet are so well documented and pervasive, its negative psychological effects are often overlooked. While not as obvious, the impact of an unhealthy diet on a person’s mental state is still significant and wide ranging. The biggest … [Read more...]
Australian Researchers Find Low-Carb Diet Can Reduce Impact of Diabetes
A recently completed Australian study has found that by adopting a certain diet, people living with diabetes can greatly reduce the impact the disease has on their quality of life. Researchers found that by sticking to a low-carb, high-protein diet, diabetes patients can safely reduce … [Read more...]
How You Cook Certain Foods Can Greatly Alter Their Nutritional Value
Did you know that the way in which you cook certain foods can greatly alter their nutritional value? As this blog post explains, doing something as innocuous as boiling broccoli, lettuce and spinach in water can have the effect of reducing their vitamin C content by as much as 50 … [Read more...]
Six Foods That Are Healthier Than You Think
If you’ve recently resolved to change your eating habits for the better, this Huffington Post piece will likely serve as a useful healthy eating guide. It details six different foods that are nutritious, filling and tasty. First up is red bell peppers. While we typically think of citrus … [Read more...]
The One Type Of Bread That Can Help You Lose Weight
While the excess consumption of carbohydrate heavy foods like bread can serve as a gateway to obesity, a recent study has found that making barley-based bread a staple of your diet can actually help you lose weight. In addition to temporarily boosting a person’s metabolism, barley also has … [Read more...]
Using Yoga to Beat the Midday Energy Lull
If you typically treat the natural midday energy lull by drinking sugar-packed sodas and eating calorie loaded junk food, this article may prove useful. It it details five easy to strike yoga poses you can use to give yourself a midday burst of energy while also suppressing your cravings … [Read more...]
Beware of Exclusionary Diets
Maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet is essential to an individual’s mental and physical health. Unfortunately, the prevalence of unhealthy junk food and the rise of the Internet have led tens of millions of Americans to adopt unhealthy lifestyles that have led them to become … [Read more...]
Study Finds Link between Teenage Sleep Loss, Increased Diabetes Risk Factor
It’s long been established that inconsistent sleep can negatively impact the cognitive functioning of teenagers, a new study found that it can have a detrimental effect on a young person’s physical health as well. Researchers at Penn State found that sleep loss can increase teen boys risk … [Read more...]
Study Finds Aged Garlic Extract Can Reduce Arterial Plaque Buildup
A recently published study conducted by Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center found that taking an aged garlic extract supplement can greatly lower a person’s risk factor for developing heart disease. Apparently, the garlic extract has the effect of … [Read more...]
Study Finds Teen Males with Low Stress Tolerance Have High Risk Factor for Hypertension
A recently published survey found that teenage boys who have a low stress tolerance have a higher than average risk factor for developing hypertension later in life. With this new information in mind, parents should be extra careful that their children are not being subjected to an … [Read more...]
The Difference between Comfort Foods and Foods That Will Make You Feel Comfortable
If you’re like millions of Americans, you feel compelled to eat comfort food when dealing with stressful life events. However, while we may associate foods like grilled cheeses, French fries and ice cream with the simplicity of childhood and parental affection, those foods have the effect … [Read more...]
An All-Natural Treatment for Chronic Neck Pain
If you struggle with chronic neck pain, there’s a non-medicinal solution that may provide you with a greater level of relief. A recent study conducted in the United Kingdom found that the Alexander technique and acupuncture prove to be a more effective treatment for chronic neck pain than … [Read more...]
The Best Way to Fight Stress
While there are several different methods of reducing stress, none have been proven to be as effective as healthy living. As this Orlean Times Herald article points out, the best way to cope with the mental and physical effects of stress is to work out regularly, eat right, avoid drugs and … [Read more...]
Foods That Are Deceptively High in Calories, Fat and Carbohydrates
One of the most difficult aspects of sticking to a healthy diet is avoiding foods that are seemingly healthy, but in actuality serve to undermine your fitness goals. For example, Coconut milk is commonly touted as a healthy beverage because it is rich in fiber, vitamins C, E and B complex, … [Read more...]
Red Yeast rice in improving the level of cholesterol
Chinese have been using Red yeast rice for many years as a food colorant, food preservative, as an ingredient in rice wine and as a spice. It still continues to be a dietary staple in Asian, Japan and Chinese communities especially those living in the United States. Red Yeast Rice is also used … [Read more...]
What Kind of Yogurt Is Best for You?
As a probiotic and a rich source of calcium and protein, yogurt is a food that is healthy, filling and incredibly tasty. However, before stocking up, it’s a good idea to understand the nutritional differences between the various kinds of yogurt that are on sale in the US. Thankfully, this … [Read more...]
How to Overcome Your Procrastination Habit and the Stress That Comes with It
If you struggle with procrastination, and the stress that comes with procrastination, this article might prove to be very useful. It outlines a number of different ways you can rid yourself of your procrastination habit, like working in short bursts of intense productivity and all the … [Read more...]
10 Reasons Why Honey Is a Good Replacement for Refined Sugar
If you’re trying to lose weight, but you find yourself craving the unique sweetness of refined sugar, you might consider adding honey to your regular dietary intake. Although honey is high in calories and sugar, it is better for you than refined sugar for a number of different reasons. For … [Read more...]
Strengthen your adrenals with ginseng
The slow growing perennial plant that has fleshy roots is known as Ginseng. This plant fits in with the Araliaceae group of plants and it prospers for the most part in a few locales of North America and Eastern Asia. The term of this herb was really gotten from Chinese term renshen, which is a blend … [Read more...]
Why It’s Important to Increase Your Intake of Vitamin D during the Winter
If you’ve heard some vague talk in the media recently about the importance of consuming vitamin D in the winter, this article does a good job of elaborating on the subject. Essentially, we don’t get the same amount of exposure to vitamin D rich sunlight I the winter that we do in the rest … [Read more...]
Is Your Job One of the Most Stressful in the Country?
Is your job one of the 18 that Career Trends has deemed the most stressful? If it is, you’ll definitely want to make sure that you’re getting enough rest, water, relaxation and nutritious foods to balance out the significant amount of strain all that work stress is putting up on your … [Read more...]
Are You Suffering from a Vitamin Deficiency
In today’s hyper connected, always online world, it can be surprisingly easy to forget about the basics, such as making sure that you don’t become vitamin deficient. Seeing as prolonged vitamin deficiency can turn into a serious medical problem, it’s a good idea to become aware of the … [Read more...]
Echinacea Benefits Immune System Function
If you’re worried about cold and flu season, then you’re probably looking for a remedy that will get you and your family through safely. Echinacea is a natural supplement many people use for colds and respiratory problems. Echinacea is a flowering plant native to the United States and Canada. It’s … [Read more...]
Eating Slowly Can Help You Lose Weight
Did you know that the rate at which you eat can have as big an impact on your waistline is what you eat? As this eye-opening Authority Nutrition post explains, people who consume meals quickly also tend to eat more than those who do not and it gives your body time to produce satiety … [Read more...]
Tips and Tricks for Managing Your Work Stress
Whether you’re trying to lose weight or gain muscle mass, you need to find a way to effectively manage your stress level if you want to achieve either fitness goal. On that note, this article offers six different ways you can minimize the impact work stress has on your life. Read the … [Read more...]
How Vitamins Help You Maintain a Youthful Appearance
Even people with the most resilient genes eventually began to show visible signs of aging. And despite what the cosmetics industry might want you to think, there is actually no way to reverse that process. However, there are things you can do to keep your skin firm and glowing and your … [Read more...]
Elderberry & The Immune System
Elderberries have been known for a long time to have great health benefits. They come from a plant known as the Sambucus which is commonly referred to as elderflower or as "the elder". They are mainly found in the Northern hemisphere specifically in North America and Europe although some Southern … [Read more...]
Tips on Beating College Stress
Because of the immense pressure to succeed academically and socially, college can be a very stressful place. However as noted in this blog post, by doing simple things such as sharing your anxieties and a support group or taking 15 minute walks every day, students can keep stress from … [Read more...]
If You’re Going Vegetarian, Make Sure You’re Getting Enough Vitamin B 12
If you’re considering adopting a vegetarian diet for health reasons, you might want to start taking a vitamin B12 supplement. The reason being, almost all of the most plentiful sources of vitamin B12 come from animal foods, so without the use of a supplement it’s very easy for a vegetarian … [Read more...]
10 Tips on How to Beat Insomnia
Although sleep plays a big role in a number of the body’s essential functions, more than 60 million Americans regularly struggle to fall asleep at night. Sometimes sleep deprivation has an external cause, such as a loud noise violently waking you up in the middle of the night or being given a work … [Read more...]
Now Accepting BitCoin As Form Of Payment
Bitcoin is a relatively new form of currency, that is just beginning to 'hit' the mainstream, is completely global and subject to few laws and restrictions from central or other banking institutions. More specifically it's a new form of payment that enables you to send money to another person. The … [Read more...]
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