Are There Microplastics in Your Sea Salt?

Substituting table salt for sea salt offers a wide variety of health benefits. Sea salt has been found to strengthen your immune system, decrease asthma symptoms, increase heart health and decrease your risk for developing diabetes, among other benefits. But a recent study has found that sea salt, specifically sea salt from China, may contain […]

7 Simple Steps to Break a Bad Habit, for Good

How many times have you cursed a bad habit that keeps catching up with you — whether it’s smoking, sitting too much, biting your nails, overspending, drinking too much, or snapping at your spouse. These behaviors are called habits because they are deeply ingrained into the psyche. Although they can be annoying, frustrating and even […]

Studies Confirm Exercise Not Only Prevents Alzheimer’s, It Works as a Treatment Too

There is new hope for those suffering with Alzheimer’s disease. Previous reports have indicated that physical activity helps prevent the likelihood of developing dementia later in life. However a number of new studies confirm that exercise can also help alleviate the symptoms for those who already have the disease. Physical activity reduces neuropsychiatric symptoms A study […]

3 Must-Have Survival Foods In Your Pantry

Having the right survival foods in your pantry could be the difference between life and death. Informed food choices in your daily life are the key to your health. However, the foods you store for survival are just as important, if not more so. When compiling your natural disaster or “doomsday” supply list, it is […]

6 Tricks to Getting Better, Healthier Sleep

Sleep is very important to our well-being. Not getting enough sleep has been linked to a number of chronic illnesses. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society issued new guidelines for proper sleep, meaning you should get at least seven hours per night. Consistently not getting seven hours can lead to […]

10 Toxic Things to Get Out of Your Home Now

In the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle, it’s not just food and personal care products that must be carefully vetted. Household and work environments can also be laden with dangerous chemicals and toxins.   New and old items each come with their own risks. An older home or car may still contain chemicals that were found […]