Your toe bone’s connected to your heel bone, your heel bone’s connected to your leg bone, your leg bone’s connected to your thigh bone… we all remember how the song goes. It’s such a silly song, but it did teach you one really important thing: all our bones are connected to one another. Which is […]
I’ve spoken to many friends and family who have quit smoking. All of them have said it was one of the best decisions of their lives. It’s no exaggeration to say that your body will absolutely love being cigarette-free. After quitting, almost immediately your blood pressure and heart rate will go down and the coughing […]
Don’t you wish you had a warning sign in your body to let you know when something was wrong? Not a gut instinct, but something visible. A little “check engine” light for your body. An “Oh, that little light is on again, better get under the hood checked” sort of warning device so you knew […]
Most people I know come home from work feeling tired and moody. No surprise, given the challenges of a full day of work. But recent research has found that this after-effect could be the result of a poor indoor working environment. And in fact, even your home could be an unhealthy place for your wellbeing. […]
Sushi is one of those foods that marketed as super healthy – or at least, a healthy alternative to your everyday white bread sandwich. But if you look at the ingredients and the way sushi is made, there isn’t a lot of healthy choice out there. I mean, it’s one thing to go to a […]
This article is shared with permission from our friends at foods4betterhealth.com. I grew up in the dark. I only knew what I was told. I considered processed foods to be part of my diet because the foods simply tasted good, and they are affordable, so that’s what my family ate. Before I started my studies in […]
By now, most of us understand and recognize the importance of washing our hands throughout the day. We keep antibacterial soap by all sinks and have hand sanitizers handy in our pockets and purses. We’re all aware of the obvious occasions that call for hand hygiene, like after finishing bathroom duties or extended hand-shaking filled […]
This article amazing article was written by Nicole, a holistic nutritionist with a strong belief that it is possible for everyone to discover how good their body is designed to feel. Nicole works in partnership with her clients to achieve a lifestyle that is both balanced, fulfilling and nourishing. Go check out her fantastic blog […]
Water is Mother Nature’s elixir of health and beauty. Drinking plenty of water can help you get healthy, lose weight, get a better complexion and feel more energized throughout the day. Many people don’t realize how important staying hydrated is to your overall health and to your weight loss efforts. According to a survey, majority of […]
If you’ve been around the natural health & beauty community for any time, you’ve probably noticed that coconut oil is all the rage. From blogs to Pinterest, to magazines and books, it seems like everyone is raving about this natural oil. Trust us, it’s not a fad. Though coconut oil has been around since, well, […]
Breastfeeding has and will always be a hot topic for discussion. While it is legal to breastfeed a child in all 50 states, there have been stories about mums getting shamed, asked to cover up at malls, booted out from water parks, and singled out on flights. Amidst all these controversies surrounding breastfeeding, one mother […]
Have you ever slept for 6–8 hours but wake up feeling more tired than you were before sleeping? Or you’ve probably experienced unexplained dizziness, blurred vision, aches, pains, migraines, nausea, gastrointestinal issues, or tension headache without any identifiable medical reason. Yes? Then your body may be calling your attention to something. Stress-inducing activities characterize the […]