I would be willing to bet that no company has as much of an impact on the entire nation’s mood in the morning as Starbucks, and it shows in their revenue—in the second quarter of 2016 alone, the company raked in $5 billion. I’ll admit, I’ve indulged myself a few times and looked past the…
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the United States, affecting 40 million adults, or 18% of the U.S. population. Anxiety disorders are treatable, but many seek help in the form of prescription medication. What if there was a more natural way to treat…
Growing your own vegetables allows you to enjoy healthy home-grown foods. It improves nutrition and also reduces your grocery bills. Here are 9 of the finest vegetables you can grow right at home. Weather is getting warmer these days, but it might still be cold outside for most common vegetables. Thad’s why growing food in…
The Environmental Working Group has officially released their 2016 Dirty Dozen list — the 12 fruits and vegetables that contain the most pesticides — and the list is one you’ll want to read! Each year, the Environmental Working Group releases the Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce. Their findings are based on laboratory tests done…
Modern business owners are becoming more aware of the effect their activities are having on the environment. As a result, more businesses are thinking carefully about how they can play their part to ensure that future generations have a cleaner, healthier planet to live in. Giving environmentally friendly corporate gifts to different types of business…
It is a well known fact that mercury is terrible for the body. The World Health Organization states, “Elemental and methylmercury are toxic to the central and peripheral nervous systems. The inhalation of mercury vapour can produce harmful effects on the nervous, digestive and immune systems, lungs and kidneys, and may be fatal.” But, what…
The health benefits of honey and lemon are no secret. Raw honey has amazing soothing powers that make it a natural medicine for sore throats, coughs and colds. It has antibacterial properties that help the body fight infection, and it’s a great natural energy-booster! Lemons contain a whole list of nourishing vitamins, minerals and antioxidants…
Iron deficiency anemia occurs when the level of red blood cells in the body is lower than normal, meaning the body doesn’t have enough iron. The body needs iron to make a protein known as hemoglobin, which is responsible for carrying oxygen to the body’s tissues. This process is essential for the tissues and muscles…
If you’re unnerved by the amount of teenagers and young adults walking around with e-cigarettes, this piece of information isn’t going to bring you much comfort. When they were first launched, TV advertisements like this one touted e-cigarettes as a safe alternative to smoking. ‘You’ll be the envy of all your friends who are stuck on traditional…
Respect is often noted as key for a healthy and successful relationship. When one person in a relationship constantly feels like he or she is disrespected, it can lead to resentment that can be hard to bounce back from. Respect should be a two-way street. For a healthy relationship that lasts, each partner needs to…
Stretch marks can appear after weight gain, weight loss or pregnancy. There are plenty of lotions, creams, chemical peels and laser surgeries that advertise stretch mark removal. The degree of success largely depends on skin tone, age, sun damage and even diet. Some see stretch marks as a lasting sign of their journey, while others…
As people get older, they tend to rely on medications to help them live life comfortably. However, many of these medications could be increasing a person’s chance of getting dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. According to this study, the culprits are a group of drugs called anticholinergics and prolonged use of these medications drastically changes the…
Aloe Vera has been used for centuries for its medicinal and healing properties. It’s a thick, short-stemmed plant that stores water in it’s leaves, and it is widely used in many beauty products. The water-filled tissue in the leaves is the gel that’s used in these products. It contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants…
If you find that your hands and feet are constantly cold, a quick internet search probably suggested that poor circulation is to blame. The truth is, that’s not completely inaccurate! The skin is kept at a comfortable temperature by the blood vessels. The blood vessels distribute blood throughout the body, which is essential to maintain…
We know the things that are bad for us, right? Smoking, drinking, eating processed foods… but what about not getting enough sunlight? That one has probably never crossed your mind, but according to a recently published study, sunlight deficiency may be as dangerous as smoking cigarettes. Published in the Journal of Internal Medicine, the study…