Indoor tanning is all the rage, primarily amongst women, despite countless warnings regarding the dangers of using tanning beds. More than 400,000 cases of skin cancer per year in the United States alone are related to indoor tanning. Tanning beds are placed under the Group 1 class of cancer-causing agents, the same category as cigarettes and…
When you’re in a situation with someone who is verbally aggressive, you can feel defensive, or a little scared or intimidated. Verbally aggressive people aren’t shy. People who are verbally aggressive don’t hold back when it comes to their feelings and opinions, so getting into an argument, altercation or a heated discussion with someone who…
For many people, planting is therapeutic. And it’s not hard to see why – there’s something therapeutic about connecting with nature through planting and nursing each plant into something healthy and beautiful. And there’s plenty of room for creativity as well. There are hundreds of plant varieties out there, each with its own story and purpose.…
With all the information available about just how bad Coca-Cola is for you, it’s amazing people actually still buy the stuff and put it into their bodies. Every single day, 1.9 Billion bottles of Coca-Cola are consumed worldwide. Why is that so concerning? One large reason is that each bottle of Coca-Cola contains an alarming amount of…
Hello everyone. This week we will begin with the letter C in the alternative health category, and the first category we have picked is Chiropractic. Welcome to another one of our top 5 alternative health site countdown. As you know, every week we do a countdown based on Alexa Ranking and site quality for a…
As far back as you look in human history, music was used as a means of building emotion, tension and mood. In fact, if we want to get really cosmic, we can talk about string theory and how the entire universe and everything in it is built upon vibration and harmony at a microscopic scale. Is it any wonder music…
These days, a lot of people would describe themselves as addicted to social media. It’s easy to see why people get so involved with most social media platforms. You can get all kinds of information from them, and you can easily interact with your friends and family members. If you’re a marketer, however, you may…
While a lot of people complain about the government having too many agencies and regulations, there is one part of the government that people are almost always mad at. That agency is the environmental agencies that are often seen in a bad light because of the way corporations have a tendency to complain about the…
In 1989, Avon Products Inc. proudly announced that they would cease all animal testing of their products. And then, recently, this press release popped up. “Respect for animal welfare is a cornerstone of Avon’s product safety philosophy,” the release begins proudly. It continues by touting the fact that they were the first major cosmetic company…
By Gillian B In our modern world, we want everything to be fast, convenient and easy. With the sped up pace, we end up cutting corners, in an effort to squeeze more into our days. However research on cooking meats at high temperatures is of great concern and only confirms the ancient Ayurvedic premise that…
By Gillian B For those of you who don’t already know, restorative yoga is a gentle form which focuses on the relaxing and renewing nature of yoga. Regular practice will increase freedom of movement, extension in the joints and range of motion. In this video, I demonstrate different modifications of the postures as they are…
Are you finding it hard to concentrate on your tasks or have lost interest in almost everything? You might be suffering from pessimism, and it can destroy your life! A negative vibe is a destructive force. A pessimistic approach does not help you get ahead in life. Through the ages, mankind has suffered nothing…
By: Gillian B This recipe is perfect for summer! A few years ago, I got together with some of my best girlfriends and made this recipe video featuring one of the amazing dishes that we would make during our weekly hangouts. This recipe is delicious, and the video is cute, so ENJOY! Tempeh Thai Collard…
Epsom salt is made from magnesium sulfate, a pure and naturally-occurring mineral that was first found in the well waters of Epsom, England. Epsom salt has many uses, perhaps the most well-known being pain relief, but did you know you can use Epsom salt in your garden? Check out these ten unique ways to incorporate…
A lot of people assume that they can’t farm or start their own garden if they live in the city. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Urban agriculture is thriving. People are growing herbs, vegetables, and more from the comfort of their big city apartments. If you’d like to create a garden in…