5 Things Healthy People Do Every Day Before Work
Adding five things to your day usually means taking more time out of it, right? Usually. But not in this case. When the five additional tasks are tailored to give an efficient and healthy trajectory to your day, the result is actually the opposite: more time to do what you love, with less stress, a […]
Health Benefits of Rosemary Oil
Rosemary oil is one of the most popular essential oils for its wide array of health benefits. It has become increasingly important and popular over the years as more of its various health benefits have become understood, including its ability to stimulate hair growth, boost mental activity, relieve respiratory problems and reduce pain. Rosemary, also […]
10 Conscious Food Blogs and Who Should Read Them
The internet abounds with food blogs. So much so that it can be overwhelming. Like in any supermarket which is full of products you don’t need, there is a lot of blogs, website, etc. claiming to offer you “healthy options”. However, for all the bad food blogs out there, there are plenty of good ones, […]
Immune-Boosting Pho Recipe
Whether you tend to approach cold and flu season by crossing your fingers and hoping for the best, or by stocking your cupboards with an arsenal of natural immunity-boosters, I’ve got a recipe for you that I think could revolutionize your approach to staying healthy this winter. It’s a delicious version of pho, the traditional […]
The Best & Worst Kinds of Smoothies For Your Health
For those with a sweet tooth, giving up things like soda and milkshakes can be hard. Thankfully, a smoothie is nature’s answer to that. Loaded with nutrients from fresh fruit and calcium sources, smoothies are a favorite for health nuts and everyone alike. Unfortunately, not all smoothies are created equally. THE WORST KINDS OF SMOOTHIES […]
How to Raise an Earth-Conscious Child
Children these days have many technological distractions that keep them busy and less connected with the environment. Whether it’s a video game, television program or computer screen, children are forgetting how to connect with their natural side. Many parents seem to be forgetting the importance of teaching children about their intrinsic connection to the earth […]
Best and Worst Nuts for Your Health
Should you go nuts? Nuts are nature’s way of showing us that good things come in small packages. These bite-size nutritional powerhouses are packed with heart-healthy fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals. Here’s a look at the pros and cons of different nuts, as well as the best and worst products on supermarket shelves today. Of […]
Safe Natural Alternatives to the Flu Shot
Pharmacies have already begun promoting walk-in flu shots for the “flu season”. The late and early months of each year seem to be when more of us catch colds and come down with the flu. So what measures can you take to ensure you are not sidelined with nagging colds or a debilitating flu episode? […]
25 Healthiest, Nutrient-Dense Foods
In an ideal world, we wouldn’t go first to a pharmacist to address maladies ranging from the common cold to cancer; instead, we’d create grocery shopping lists aimed at fostering optimal health. Good nutrition may not cure disease, but a growing body of research shows it could do something even more powerful: help prevent disease. […]
Healthy Seasonal Alternatives to Potato Chips
A recent study linked potato chips and fries to weight gain. Three registered dietitians give us their advice on replacing that serving of spuds with healthier seasonal snacks. It’s time to portion your potatoes. Before you reach for an extra helping of fries, consider this: a recent study published by the New England Journal of […]
A Guide to Best Organic Health Foods
Are you jaded with quick fix weight loss diets that don’t work or are you unable to eat healthy food owing to your busy work schedule? Due to our hectic life styles, we often make the mistake of compromising on our diets. This makes it increasingly difficult to shed weight or maintain good health. How […]
Your Healthy Gardening Guide
There’s nothing like heading into your yard on a warm spring day and getting your hands dirty — in a good way. “Gardening can be great for reducing stress,” says Alexis Chiang Colvin, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. “You’re […]