By Gillian B As a Self-Care Teacher, I am lucky enough to have spent the past 7 years, teaching people how to upgrade their diets, mindsets and lifestyles to live a better life! I absolutely love what I do, so I wanted to summarize some of my top tips for those of you who are…
By Gillian B Whether you are a long-time vegan or you are new to the scene, we could all use a little dinner inspiration from time to time! I wanted to collect some of the most popular cookbooks out there so you can continue to expand your mealtime horizons! Here are the top 5 must-have…
Not only is cinnamon delicious, it’s packed full of health benefits! Cinnamon is loaded with antioxidants that protect the body from oxidative damage caused by free radicals. It helps the body fight infections and repair tissue damage due to its potent anti-inflammatory properties. Research shows that cinnamon can decrease the amount of glucose that enters…
Dr. Mary Newport has a theory that ketone bodies – which the body makes when digesting coconut oil – may be an alternative fuel for the brain. She believes that coconut oil may offer profound benefits in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. If her theory is accurate, it could be one of the greatest natural…
Olive oil is a staple of the Mediterranean diet and its long list of health benefits is constantly growing. It contains Vitamin E, Vitamin K and plenty of beneficial fatty acids including Omega-6 and Omega-4. The antioxidants in extra virgin olive oil have been shown to help fight disease, as well as act as an…
Aspirin has often been called a “wonder drug”, but is it really all that wonderful? Believe it or not, prolonged use of aspirin comes with a huge list of side effects! Minor side effects include upset stomach, heartburn, drowsiness, and/or headache. The more serious side effects are much more scary and are, more often than not,…
With the spring season fast approaching, it’s a delight to find some of the amazing fruits and vegetables that you should be eating to treat yourself this season. These are some of the nutrition-filled Fruits & Vegetables, creations of mother nature! Following is a list of the 9 fruits and vegetables that you should definitely…
After years of a climbing obesity rate that can be considered nothing less than frightening, Americans are finally starting to take note of what they’re putting in their bodies. More health food stores are popping up all over the country, along with smoothie bars and farmer’s markets. More people are opting for fresh and organic…
When dandelions come to mind, you might instantly think of the hours you’ve spent trying to keep them from growing in your yard. But while you were desperately searching for a way to keep them from popping up in your green grass, you were missing out on the numerous health benefits they have to offer!…
Do you worry that you could be at risk for getting cancer? Do you ever wonder if there are any simple ways to avoid cancer? I used to, as well, but let me tell you about what I have learned. According to the American Cancer Society, a projected 1,658,370 people will be diagnosed with cancer…
Hello and welcome back to our Top 5 Alternative Health Sites of the Week. We are continuing with our Top 50 Alternative Health Sites countdown, based on Alexa Ranking. and this week we have site # 10 to site # 6. Site # 10: ABC Homeopathy ABC Homeopathy started their journey back in August 2001,…
Hello everyone! Welcome back to our Top 5 Alternative Health Sites of the Week. This week, we are going to continue with our Top 50 Alternative Health Sites countdown, from site # 15 to site # 11 based on Alexa Ranking. Site # 15: Home Remedies and Natural Cures – Simple Home Remedies Simple Home Remedies…
Spring is fast approaching and this time of the year, timing is everything. Grasses grow fast as the weather warms up, and so, grazing horses and spring pasture management is crucial. It might be tempting to graze your horses out onto your field at the first sight of green spring grasses. However, it’s important to time…