A healthy lifestyle is a way of living that lowers the risk of being seriously ill or dying early. What changes can you introduce into your daily life that can ensure that you stay happy, fit and healthy?
Do you think about vacation destinations and worry about your wallet? By now, almost each one of us is consumed by wanderlust. How could it be anything different, when our Facebook news-feeds are full of the posts of friends traveling every other day? Or when all our relatives are continually Instagramming their exotic journeys? A holiday trip is a must! But then what…
Selenium is a naturally occurring essential trace element found in soil, rocks, plants, and water. Its main roles within the body are to promote immune system function and thyroid hormone metabolism [1]. Selenium Deficiency While selenium deficiency is generally unheard of in healthy individuals, studies are showing intake is decreasing in many parts of the world. The problem with selenium is the content in…
As the world seems to shrink with international trade and Internet connectivity, more consumers are examining their purchases than ever before. The food that you purchase at the market usually comes from a variety of locations, from Mexico to Latin America. Although the food selection might be diverse, it's important to be aware of the items' backgrounds as they're quickly purchased. In fact,…
It sometimes seems like we are destroying nature, and, to be honest, we are. We build sprawling cities and roads across the once pure face of planet earth. So, it seems there is nothing nature can do to stop us, right? Wrong. In the Shengsi islands of China, nature may be making a comeback. On one of these islands, namely Shengshan Island, it…
Bananas are synonymous with being the food of choice for our closest relatives, primates, who seem to find them quite literally a-peeling. However, this love of bananas seems to be for a very good reason, and if you start eating them every day, you will understand why. Originating from Southeast Asia, the banana has been long used by Chinese healthcare practitioners for lowering…
Being vegetarian or vegan is the current trend and many people are turning towards this new trend for different reasons. You may have your own reasons for being vegetarian, but at the same time, you may have concerns regarding your body’s daily nutritional needs too. Mostly vegetarians struggle to reach out to their daily protein target as vegetarian food is considered to be…
San Diego has lots of hidden treasures. From family destinations to UFO tourist attractions, you will certainly find an interesting place to visit. Bonsai Bonanza in East County Kuma Bonsai is the only bonsai nursery in San Diego that has survived the test of times thanks to Cindy Reed’s massive effort since the late ’60s. All the plants here are trimmed and arranged…
Modern life comes with many aggravations. People often feel like they have too much to do and not enough hours in the day to do it. You probably face many situations where a deadline approaches too quickly or you forget to do something important. The best way to avoid such misfortune in the future is to simplify your life. You can give yourself…