I was at a friend’s house recently, and she offered my daughter and I a squeezy-pouch that contained chia seeds, a food that I was oblivious to until this moment. If you’ve had them before, then you know that when soaked in any liquid, they turn into a gel-like substance that mimics the liquid’s taste. […]

Have you ever pondered the impact that your thoughts have on your physical well-being? In my younger years I went through some really dark times, mentally. During this time, I was physically ill much of the time, I was too thin, and I was unhealthy. Granted, there were probably some other factors which played a […]

Yoga has played a pretty big part of my life the past couple of years. When I got pregnant, I had a tremendous amount of back and hip pain, and I could think of no better way to ease the pain than to stretch for as long as I possibly could. Sometimes it was the […]

There are many who enjoy a cold beer after a long day’s work and the kids are asleep. Some might even enjoy two, on a bad day. But did you know that there is a micronutrient contained in hops (the main ingredient in beer) that has the potential to help those with metabolic syndrome, high […]

Growing up, I was a gymnast and did a lot of different workouts which involved using my own body weight as resistance. Once I became unable to do gymnastics due to injuries and my body’s inability to keep up, my fitness routine started to go through an awkward phase. I was used to working out […]

The fact that nature has an answer for most medical problems is no secret. People are becoming aware that there are options other than prescription medications; they just aren’t sure where to begin! One of the best kept secrets of natural medicines is black cumin seed oil. The list of medications that this seed can […]

Consciousness about our health has come a long way from the 1970’s. People now know that there are different kinds of fat and they can now list the names of vitamins and minerals that would shock their ancestors. Everyone is trying to be healthy, but a study from the School of Management at the University […]

Most who are dealing with blood sugar issues turn to prescription medications, which have a multitude of unwanted side effects. But something that people are learning is that nature has an answer, and in this case it lies in herbs and spices. According to an article titled “Top 5 Herbs and Spices That Help Lower […]

Apple cider vinegar has a multitude of uses from salad dressing, to beauty treatments, to household cleaning. I have used it as an astringent for my skin, and clarifier for my hair for years. It is more effective than any other product I have used for these purposes, leaving me with an even skin tone, […]

One of my biggest struggles when it comes to weight loss is my sweet tooth. I’ll spend the entire day eating healthy, and following my meal plans. But once I’m finished with dinner and bedtime is drawing near, the sugar cravings begin. I usually give in and eat some dessert because I’ve been strong all […]

Smoothies are making a comeback in a bag way. These healthy beverages have undergone a renewed public interest as people ceaselessly search for ways to be fitter and lose weight. Smoothies are becoming a way to combine delicious taste with helpful health benefits. This makes them a win-win for everyone. The ability and potential to […]

We all want to have the best food in terms of taste, benefits, and ethics. But sometimes, and from the best meaning of people, dead wrong advice slips in. Other times, it may be a concerted effort by parties interested in disinformation. Either way, here are two big myths that you should rid yourself of […]

Diabetes and heart disease are among the top killers for both men and women in the industrialized world. The problem has its roots in many sources—foods that are overflowing with unhealthy chemicals, foods that are served in large proportions, a lack of regular exercise among the majority of people, and the rising rates of obesity […]

Childhood obesity has become a real public health crisis within the span of the turn of the century. Many people are left scratching their heads and wondering what has changed so dramatically between then and now? The issue has taken enough gravitas that the First Lady of the United States has engaged in political theater […]

It amazingly difficult to get trustworthy information in a world that is geared towards you buying whatever the biggest seller is offering. The ability to pull oneself out of that (even to have the desire and wherewithal to want to do that) is a truly admirable feat. Eating is as vital to our survival as […]