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What’s the most off-putting health habit you’ve ever heard of? From cryotherapy to charcoal-infused everything, we’ve all come across some alleged wellness miracle that we’d rather not partake in. We never run short on health fads to snicker at, fall in love with, or drop at a moment’s notice. But there are some strange habits that stick around for decades, like the benefits of drinking raw eggs. I recall the first time I saw...
Why is mustard so yellow? Because it contains turmeric. This bright orange, spicy rhizome can stain pretty much anything it touches. But... whitening teeth with turmeric? It’s also said to lift certain stains, which is why people use it for whitening their teeth. At first, I found the prospect of whitening teeth with turmeric to be terrifying. How could I be sure that it wouldn’t stain my (already slightly yellowing)...
Have you ever encountered a friend or family member who tells you to "just relax"? Don’t you love that? Telling someone to relax is like telling someone allergic to pepper to stop sneezing. Some of us are more nervous than others; it is just a part of our genetic makeup. However, we certainly do not have to be stuck in that way; we can change our focus and perception and truly learn how to relax. For some, being relaxed is easy; for others, it...
I won’t deny that at the first sign of a cold snap, I pick up the holy trinity of campfire goodness: chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers. Naturally, it’s all “for the kids,” but it would be rude not to partake when we are all sitting around the toasty fire, right? If you find yourself making excuses for the melty, crunchy goodness that is a fireside s’more, fret no more. As it turns out, sitting by the fire has been proven to reduce...
How 5 Best Smoothies Can Improve Your Eyesight Naturally As you read this, how close are you to your screen right now? Are you leaning over your desk? Are you holding your phone mere inches from your face? Aside from the old “lean in and squint”, poor vision comes with many other symptoms. They can include: Headaches Pain around or in the eyes Sensitivity to light Seeing “floaters” or halos around light sources Blurry or foggy vision in...
Twenty-twenty has been a doozy! It's very easy to get lost in the trappings of your own mind and feel depressed. Many people have been out of work, even have been forced to work from home which is challenging for anyone at first. Below are the top 5 things you can do to improve your daily mental health. 1. Make Time For Yourself In today's time there is a duplicity that exists that steals your time away from you. Either you are too busy or you...
What’s your least favorite part of trying on bathing suits? For many, it’s not necessarily our weight or the shape of our bodies. When you look carefully, it’s the ugly texture of the skin around your waist or cellulite on stomach. Honestly... ...you can be almost any weight. That’s when I realized… Cellulite will still be the straw that broke the camel’s back in terms of body image. Worst yet, dieting and exercise aren’t a guaranteed...
Your pants are a bit tight, you can't seem to stop eating junk, and you're tired all of the time. It's time to get healthy and lose weight. Combined with a more sensible diet, an exercise bike can help you achieve the results you want. Ugh, the Diet. So many people go wrong here. Forget fad diets, forget starvation. Slow and steady wins the race. Try changing one thing about your diet. Limit yourself to one soda a day. Stop skipping meals. If...
Recently, one of my friends was asking me questions about weight loss. I was telling her about leptin resistance, which makes weight loss difficult. Her first response? She was wondering if there were a supplement she could take that would help. She had undoubtedly seen one on shelves before and immediately made that association. In short order... ...I directed her to this piece I did on leptin. Unfortunately, as detailed within, supplements...
The “Best” Organic Foods You Should NEVER Eat: The 9 Worst Exposed. How do you feel about your diet? It stresses me out to hear that so many people are feeling guilty about every choice they make. To be clear... ...it’s not because most of them don’t know what to look for. It’s because they later read someone else's assessment of that food item. The “Best” Organic Foods You Should NEVER Eat: The 9 Worst Exposed This Information Age may make...
The best exercise for weight loss? There's no such thing, but no surprise there, right? Someone with leg problems can't run to lose weight, and swimming won't work without access to a pool. There is no one-size-fits-all prescription here. You just have to work out which exercises are best for you. A Few Of The Best Exercises For Weight Loss Raising your heart and breathing rate for a time at least three times a week is the general idea, and...
Why lemon water detox? Lemon water has become a staple and an integral part of my morning routine. I attribute my weight loss success and health improvements to my morning cup of lemon water. I am going to share with you why lemon water can benefit you. One of the best secrets to a Lemon Water Detox is: Be consistent with it. But you are probably wondering: Should you use lemon water as a detox? If the answer to that is yes. You’ve...
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Twenty-twenty has been a doozy! It's very easy to get lost in the trappings of your own mind and feel...