Natural Remedies First Aid Kit Checklist
1. Valerian Tincture The sedative properties of valerian make it useful for relieving anxiety, insomnia and tension; it may also provide mild pain relief. 2. Eucalyptus Essential Oil A potent antibiotic and antiviral, eucalyptus is excellent for treating colds and sinus infections when used as a steam inhalation. 3. Witch Hazel Extract Distilled witch hazel […]
Food Items Commonly Mistaken For ‘Health Foods’
The food processing industry and its raw food supplier allies have been clever at marketing their products as healthy while attacking the foods they replace as unhealthy. And it has worked both ways. Saturated fats including coconut oil and real butter were demonized as obesity producers and heart health hazards while trans-fatty acid hydrogenated vegetable […]
16 Superb Health Benefits of Cucumber
Pick a handful of firm, dark green cucumbers and pop them into your shopping basket. Congratulations! You have just bought yourself a fruit (yes, the cool cuke is fruit, not a vegetable) full of good health! Here is a short list of the impressive health benefits that a cucumber carries: Keeps you hydrated. If you […]
How to Make Healthy Flavored Water at Home
Summer is upon us and hot, super-sunny days are abundant. Between hiking, biking, running around, and those lazy days at a park, it is important to stay hydrated. And honestly, sometimes plain old water just doesn’t cut it. Fruit infused waters seem to be the trick! Infused waters are easy to make, nutritious, and refreshing. […]
7 Foods You Should Always Avoid
Clean eating means choosing fruits, vegetables, and meats that are raised, grown, and sold with minimal processing. Often they’re organic, and rarely (if ever) should they contain additives. But in some cases, the methods of today’s food producers are neither clean nor sustainable. The result is damage to our health, the environment, or both. So […]
What You (and Your Customers) Should Know About GMOs
In recent years, people worldwide have grown increasingly attuned to genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. Nearly 2 million people participated in a global non-GMO “March against Monsanto” last May. More than 20 states now have GMO labeling legislation in the works. And in a game-changing move, in March 2013, Whole Foods Market announced that by […]
5 Delicious Protein Shake Recipes
If you do not have time to eat 5 to 6 meals a day, protein shakes are a great filler; these are 5 Delicious Protein Shake Recipes you can try out, whether it is prior to, during, or after working out. Or, if you just need to get a meal in on the go, these […]
Why to Support Labeling GM Foods
Many U.S. states have mandatory labeling of genetically modified foods on their legislative agendas. Survey after survey shows that more than 90 percent of us want GM foods to be labeled. Now is the time to contact your elected representatives and let them know you’re concerned about genetically modified food. Genes form the building blocks […]
Eating in Season: 5 July Superfoods to Boost Your Health
It’s hot, and also the time of year for vegetable gardens to be producing bountiful goodies. You likely already know the best method for consuming produce is by growing your own, and you probably know that eating in season is preferable. But whether you have your own supply or shop locally at a farmer’s market, […]
Celery Lowers Blood Pressure Naturally and Effectively
While most doctors prescribe powerful hypertension drugs that cause numerous side effects, there is a simple way to reduce blood pressure and balance cholesterol levels, and it doesn’t come in a bottle. Celery has been used for centuries to treat everything from urinary tract infections to skin conditions, but it is most profoundly useful as […]
Plants for Your Office
Adding a touch of green to your work space carries proven wellness benefits, from boosting productivity to purifying the air. But windowless cubicles and wacky watering schedules can bring most plant varieties to an early demise. Avoid getting stuck with a sad plant cemetery on your desk by choosing one of these air-cleaning, mood-boosting varieties […]
Top 10 Worst GMO Foods
Genetically modified foods (GMO foods) have been shown to cause harm to humans, animals, and the environment, and despite growing opposition, more and more foods continue to be genetically altered. It’s important to note that steering clear of these foods completely may be difficult, and you should merely try to find other sources than your […]