Health and wellness tips on how to cope with physical and mental health issues and maintain a balance of the mind and body to feel healthy and happy.
Like every other drug, smoking is addictive. And is extremely hard to give up. You know it's bad for you, there's enough press about that, but it doesn't mean you can give up “just like that”. There are a number of methods out there to help you quit, you may have tried patches, e-cigarettes, or even gum to stop, but a lot of…
There is no contest between spending time indoors as opposed to spending time outdoors, at least not to me. Spending time in nature can be one of the most fulfilling and healthy activities. The Japanese practice that’s called Shinrin-Yoku, which is the art of “forest bathing”, is one way to immerse yourself in nature. To objective is to become renewed. The Scandinavians have…
People often drink nutrient-rich smoothies as a substitute for meals when they are dieting or trying to lose weight. It's a great way to get your daily vitamins and nutrients, and with this recipe of turmeric smoothie, you can now get even more goodness in just one drink. The great thing about smoothies is that once you have your ingredients they are super…
To live a healthier lifestyle, you must reduce the consumption of processed sugar as one of the most important steps towards your goal. Artificial sources or processed sugar in various forms can be unhealthy. Here are ten alternative sources of natural and organic sugar to sweeten your food or drinks. From foods to favorite drinks, manufacturers of foodstuffs use artificial sweeteners to lure…
When you take a stroll in your backyard you most likely reprimand yourself for not weeding this week, but did you consider that those pesky common weeds might have some beneficial properties and make your gardening life less of an uphill struggle? Stop weeding immediately, and start seeing these ferocious common weeds for what they really are, powerful healing herbs. There are three…
If you haven’t already welcomed this cruciferous vegetable into your diet with open arms, now is the time to start. Don’t let residual childhood feelings of broccoli based fear and loathing keep you from giving this green a chance. If you need some motivation, check out these 5 reasons to eat more broccoli — your body will thank you! 1. Cancer Prevention Broccoli…
In case you didn't know, that delicious sweet stick people often chew on, also known as licorice, is actually a root. The sweet-tasting root from the Glycyrrhiza Glabra (native to India and Asia, and sometimes found growing wild in Europe), can help to clean your teeth and relieve any sugar cravings (as it is 50 times sweeter than sugar), but it can also…
Summertime is here and it is that time of the year again when everyone is looking to get the best holiday in sandy beaches under the lovely sun. Everyone knows a thing or two about the benefits of sun exposure, but many tend to do stuff that in a way or another create negative health consequences. Here are a few things you need…