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Wang Chun. Muay Thai. Jiu-Jitsu. It sounds like I’m ordering a feast from the local MSG-laden Asian fusion restaurant down the street. With all the unfamiliar sounds and words, is it any wonder Aikido sounds like something served over rice? Where do you even begin to understand the difference between the various martial arts? How do you choose what’s best for you? Not all of us can be an 8th degree Black Belt Grand Master and the creator...
Making your own kombucha is a fun and rewarding process. Kombucha is a fermented tea drink that's known for its health benefits, particularly its probiotic content. See our previous article, The Benefits of Kombucha, here is a brief overview: Benefits of Kombucha Certainly! Kombucha is a fermented tea that has been consumed for thousands of years. It is rich in beneficial probiotics and other compounds. Here are some of the touted benefits of...
Blocked ears can be maddening! How often do you take a moment to feel grateful for each of your five senses? Typically, we don’t appreciate what we have until it isn’t working as it should. You may experience a funny feeling in your head, as well as reducing hearing capacity. It can even make things sound as though you’re underwater. Blocked ears are a common and frustrating problem. Today, we’ll look at causes and remedies...
In our society, thin and healthy people are considered to achieve more, be more social, and even provide better incomes. One recent study found that obese women made an average of two thousand dollars less every year than their skinny counterparts. This struggle to decide whether to accept oneself as she is or to move toward making different choices and hoping for a different outcome often lands women on the roller coaster search for bigger and...
It’s incredible, when you think about it, how our lives evolve as we age. What are you enjoying about the passage of time? I can almost hear you thinking… After years of hard work, maybe your career is finally where you always dreamed it would be. Perhaps your children are at last growing up to be the thoughtful, responsible young adults you knew they could be. Or maybe you’re just finally at a place where you’re more comfortable being...
Have you ever had a pimple that was especially angry? You know - one that’s not just a bump, but a LUMP. It sits further beneath your skin, and seems to have a heartbeat all its own. It hurts, it itches, and it won’t go away. Few things are more damaging to our self confidence than cystic acne. While we let other imperfections slide, cystic pimples have us scrambling for a cure. Today, we’re talking about how to treat cystic acne at...
How often do you think about your hormones? I think about them all of the time! From good sleep to belly fat, hormones rule everything. And the further I look into it, the more I realize that hormones are everywhere. Take vitamin D, for example. It’s not actually a vitamin; it’s a hormone. What does a lack of this hormone have in common with other types of hormonal imbalances? It can cause hair loss. Today, we’re focusing on vitamin D...
What’s the most important piece of health advice you’ve ever gotten? It might differ from the piece of advice you get the most - to drink more water. It seems we don’t discuss a single topic pertaining to our health without the reminder to drink plenty of water. But how much do we really need? Is it better if we drink more, more, and more still? Take five liters, for instance - what are the benefits of drinking 5 liters of...
When do you find that you’re hungriest? Just like sleeping patterns, we all have certain times where we prefer to eat. In fact, they might be linked. These patterns are familiar and feel good to us. For instance, once you get into the habit of having that midnight snack, it can be hard to quit. It might be when your body is just naturally hungry, but isn’t it also the worst time to be snacking? Today, we’re looking into how our timing with...
Do you like your food cooked within an inch of its life? You do! Then you need to keep reading about Acrylamide Foods to Avoid. Because... I’m not just referring to steak, either. I’m talking dark brown toast, crunchy fries, grilled kebabs black on the edges and mush in the middle. Many people like their food cooked “well-done”. Recently, I was revisiting the benefits of going raw, as knowledge on such topics grows quickly in the Internet...
Are you still drinking apple cider vinegar? Is there any benefits of drinking apple cider vinegar before bedtime? Recently, I decided to conduct a little poll amongst friends. Several years ago, they were all swearing by daily ACV shots for all types of health benefits. However, when I asked around last week, they all admitted they quit a year or two ago.Why? Did someone determine that ACV isn’t really all it’s cracked up to...
Gwyneth Paltrow, Kobe Bryant, Salma Hayek? If you catch any of these stars sipping from a mug, there’s a good chance it isn’t coffee or tea. That’s because these are just a few of the many celebrities who swear by bone broth nutrition facts for health and healing. I thought to myself: “Hmmm. Interesting.” You’ve likely heard all about this. Bone broth is the same as most stocks and clear soups with animal products in them. But wait,...
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Health
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Dieting
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Exercise
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Nutrition
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Weight Loss Tips
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Mental Health & Well-being
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