When it comes to eating healthy, you probably don’t give much thought to the plate that holds your fruit and vegetables, or the cup you drink water from. Your dishware is most likely the product of your style and taste, bought to match the kitchen or give it a little color, but your dishes are…
Eating seasonal is important. It has many health and environmental benefits. Here are 5 green spring vegetables that you should be eating. Days are warming up and we are getting more sunlight during the day than before. As spring springs, it also makes spring vegetables bloom. Eating seasonally allows you to benefit most from foods…
You can turn your patio or balcony into an oasis with the addition of potted fruit trees. Fragrant flower blossoms, beautiful, waxy leaves and succulent fruit are the boons of a fruit-tree-lined balcony. Contact a local nursery to inquire about dwarf rootstock trees, a class of small fruit trees that grow well in pots. Different…
You probably know that vitamins are an important part of keeping your body healthy, but did you know that there are certain vitamins that are essential for brain health? In order to function properly, the brain needs a variety of vitamins that work to enhance memory, improve mood and strengthen cognitive abilities. These five vitamins are…
Your liver plays a vital role in the digestive system of your body. All your foods pass through your liver. Eating a healthy and balanced diet is essential for your liver health. Your liver is an important organ for your body that keeps you healthy. It breaks down fat in the small intestine during…
If you take care of your lungs, you’ll be able to protect them from diseases and maintain their health. Below are 7 foods that detox and purify your lungs naturally. Keeping your lungs healthy should be your top priority because you’ll suffer a lot if you have difficulty breathing. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ranks…
Life is all about balance. Balancing work and play, family and friends, saving and splurging, and let’s not forget about balancing healthy food with the occasional treat. Balance is also key when it comes to the body’s pH levels. The Alkaline Diet Just like measuring the pH level in your pool to make sure things…
I once worked in a warehouse, and in the lunchroom of that warehouse was a shiny Keurig coffee maker. It was beautiful. Every week, someone would fill a tupperware dish on the counter with all sorts of fancy coffee. It was a beautiful scenario. Except for the flies. Every morning when you’d walk past the machine,…
Strawberries are pretty terrible. Well, I mean they’re good but the process involved in their production is awful. They’re actually at the top of the Dirty Dozen list, which showcases some of the very worst our agricultural industry has to offer. In putting the list together, the Environmental Working Group found that 98% of all strawberries…
Welcome to our top 5 alternative health sites countdown. This week we have 5 awesome alternative health sites, and they are from the aromatherapy category. Hello everyone, we are back with 5 more awesome alternative health sites. Hope you enjoyed our last issue of Top 5 Alternative Health Sites countdown, which was in the Ayurveda…
From strawberry waffles and strawberry pie to strawberry smoothies and strawberry jam, the amount of homemade treats you can make using ripe and delicious strawberries is almost endless. Not to mention, they make the perfect treat on their own. While you probably weren’t looking for another reason to eat this sweet fruit, here’s one you…
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…
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…
Bones provide structure for the body, protect the organs, anchor the muscles and store calcium. We often hear how important it is for children to get an adequate amount of calcium to build strong bones, but it’s just as important to take steps during adulthood to ensure that your bones stay healthy and strong. The…
Have you ever felt stuck? Maybe stuck in a job you hate, stuck in an unhealthy relationship, or stuck at a point in your life where you feel like you just aren’t going anywhere? If you’re feeling this way, it means you need one thing: change. Sometimes it might be a drastic change like quitting…