We get many vitamins from foods we eat, but none is quite like vitamin D. Nicknamed the “sunshine vitamin,” we obtain it best through exposure to sunlight. With between 80 to 90 percent of our vitamin D intake coming from the sun, knowing just how much sunlight we need to expose ourselves to — and […]
Do you crave a warm shower each day to help you relax? The truth is, most of us think the health benefits of showering come from a warm shower, when turning the temperature down is actually highly therapeutic. Although it may not seem appealing at first, swapping out a few warm showers a week with […]
The overwhelming amount of options on bread shelves at the supermarket can make it hard to separate healthy bread from unhealthy bread. The healthiest breads are made with whole grains, high in fiber, low in added sugar, and free from unnecessary additives. But with so many brands claiming to be “whole grain,” or “heart healthy”, […]
While medical marijuana has been acknowledged as a complementary treatment to manage the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation, only recently have scientists begun to analyze its potential for treating cancer directly. Marijuana has been used medicinally for at least 3,000 years, and probably longer. Having originated in Central Asia, it was only incorporated into […]
Many believe that the order you are born in affects your personality. By birth order I mean the oldest, middle, youngest or only child. Seems pretty obvious right that this could affect your personality right? But others argue it may not have any impact on your personality, they believe it depends on family size and environment. Here […]
One hundred and sixty-five billion. What do you think this figure represents? As crazy as it sounds, this figure represents the total amount of money that wasted food costs Americans each year. Twenty percent of the food produced in this country never even makes it to grocery stores. Clearly something needs to change. Here’s what […]
Stress, environmental toxins, diet, lack of sleep and many other factors can cause people to look and feel older than they really are. Our appearance can begin deteriorating as early as our twenties! In 2016, the skincare industry is expected to reach 121 billion dollars in global revenue. Instead of wasting money on expensive treatments, […]
High blood pressure is one of the most pervasive and concerning health problems that exists today, yet also one of the most preventable. While conventional literature maintains that the cause of high blood pressure is usually unknown, scientific research clearly shows that it is largely caused by poor diet, lifestyle and self-care practices, and can […]
If you’re stressed, wound up and flustered, what do you do to relax? Maybe take a hot bath, go for a run or… stick a bunch of needles in your skin! It seems counterintuitive, but acupuncture is one of the most popular natural remedies for the relief of stress, in addition to many other chronic […]
As we grow older, our eyesight naturally changes. The little details become more and more difficult to see and it becomes harder to focus clearly. Generally, eyeglasses will help alleviate this problem. Unfortunately, glasses can’t correct some problems, including common eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts and dry eye. By addressing and correcting habits that […]
