Were you surprised when you found out that coca cola (dearly known as coke) can be used to clean the toilet!? Yuck! I know! The good news though, is that we can use easy to find ingredients to clean toilet bowls without the use of store-bought bleaches, and clean them just as thoroughly, if not […]
This article is shared with permission from our friends at dietoflife.com. Epsom salt consists of magnesium and sulfate, a composition which can help improve health in numerous significant ways. A lack of magnesium, which helps regulate the activity of more than 300 enzymes in the body, can contribute to high blood pressure, hyperactivity, heart problems and […]
Stress is the unwanted companion with a stick, tailgating every person and stabbing the sharp point wherever he can reach. Even if we find a way to get rid of his presence, he always finds a way to creep back up. He sticks his nose in every bit of your life, home, work, relationships, everyday […]
When it comes to sleep, quality and quantity are key. We all know the importance of sleep to overall health, wellbeing and longevity, but it turns out that our body’s natural circadian rhythms could be the secret culprit to a fatal health epidemic: heart disease. Our bodies’ natural sleep-wake cycles aren’t often studied in relation […]
According to the American psychological association sleep is the most influential factor in regards to our health and life expectancy. That’s a fact you probably don’t want to know on one of those awful nights when you desperately want to fall asleep! You’ve got an important meeting in the morning, an interview or a flight, […]
Are you experiencing bloating, weight gain, stomach aches, headaches, fatigue or irritable bowel syndrome and you can’t seem to figure out why? You may be experiencing a food sensitivity. After all, they are common in about 75% of the population. Believe it or not, even healthy foods like nightshade vegetables can be causing this. What’s […]
Anyone who’s traveled will tell you that compared to everyday life, there’s definitely something about travel that makes you feel better. Even when you’re waiting for a train on a dreary day or sitting cramped between two strangers on a plane, the fact that you are going somewhere new, beautiful, and interesting, can leave even […]
You know that plant that koalas base their diet on? The ones that grow mainly in Australia and also provide homes to these fuzzy grey creatures. Yep, I’m talking about the Eucalyptus tree. Well, what you probably didn’t realize was that although this tree is incredibly tasty to our Australian furry friends it is also […]
Working out in a pool is infinitely more rewarding than working out on dry land. It refreshing, easy on your joints, and fun! Aquatic exercises can burn fat and they’re healing, too, easing symptoms for arthritis and fibromyalgia sufferers. Water is one of the best fitness tools there is. It provides resistance which strengthens muscles […]
Planks are an amazing activity to add to your workout routine. But, let’s be honest, planks can often times be boring. Looking for motivation to sneak more planks into your daily regimen? Here are the 7 amazing benefits of planking! We promise, with these benefits, you won’t be disappointed. First and foremost, remember to practice proper […]
I never considered myself an anxious person. I grew up in a small town; I can do small talk like it’s nobody’s business. I grew up with that mentality of “a stranger is dangerous. Strangers wear capes and have bowler hats and tie ladies to train tracks.” If I saw someone I didn’t know, my […]
Fossil fuels have constituted 80% of the fuel consumption in the United States since 1900. The over-reliance on oil and coal has led our planet to the brink of environmental catastrophe. From January to June of 2016, the earth experienced its hottest year on record with as much as a four-degree temperature increase in the […]