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Are you still using coconut oil? You are? Great...Then you must read the benefits of applying coconut oil on face overnight. In recent years, the Western coconut oil invasion more than made up for centuries of near-anonymity. We went from buying none to spending 163 million dollars on it in 2017 alone. However, that figure actually reflects a decrease in coconut oil sales. The words “saturated fat” scare off a lot of people. And...
The Sirtfood diet has been around for a long time, previously known primarily as the Cabbage Soup Diet. However, recently it has become more popular due to celebrity Adele's significant weight loss to which she has lost almost 100 lbs. So what is sirtfood, you ask? Sirtfood is a food high in sirtuin activators, which is a type of protein that protect the cells in our bodies from inflammation. Some research has shown that they can help regulate...
Drop that knife... ...and tell me if this sounds familiar. When I was young, I always wanted to cut the crusts of my sandwiches off. Among kids, this is not an uncommon preference. Inevitably, as I would run the butter knife along the edges of my peanut butter and jelly, Mom would protest. “Don’t cut off that crust - that’s where the vitamins are!” To me... this sounded very superstitious, so I wouldn’t pay her any mind. Here’s the...
How do you feel about carbohydrates? They’re good if you need energy, but a lot of carbs can lead to weight gain, right? Which brings me to the next question... Do you think there are any benefits of eating dates in the morning? “uh, what?” Okay… we’ll get back to that in just a minute. And how do you feel about sugar? It’s the devil, isn’t it? Not only does it lead to weight gain, but it contributes to disease. What if I told you that...
There are many apps for meditation and mindfulness, but what are the best ones? For many people, the smartphone is the perfect place to practice. Because smartphones are everywhere we go, it's easy to pull them out when we need to practice mindfulness. The app can guide us through meditation with various landscapes and sounds. Here are three apps that are popular among users. All are free. Read on to learn more about them. Best Meditation and...
Deadly Nightshades Atropa Belladonna... Over the last two years, I have noticed the word “nightshades” is increasingly cropping up in dietary debates. I even read this... ...in an interview with the personal chef to supermodel Gisele Bundchen and football star Tom Brady: “[Tom] doesn’t eat nightshades, because they’re not anti-inflammatory. So no tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, or eggplants… I’m very cautious about tomatoes. They cause...
How much do you love turmeric? What’s your favorite dish to add it to? Or do you prefer a supplement? So much has been said of this spice in the last decade. While it’s been essential to Eastern cooking since the beginning of time, a lot of us are still catching on. Chock-full of amazing health benefits, turmeric is the anti-inflammatory spice we should never be without. But how much do we really need to...
Migraines are more than just headaches; they are complex neurological events that can cause various symptoms, including severe throbbing pain, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. For those who suffer from migraines, finding effective relief is a top priority. While prescription medications can be effective, many people turn to natural remedies, like ginger root, to alleviate their symptoms. But is ginger root genuinely...
Why Is Turmeric One of the Healthiest Spices to Eat? Dr Axe says there are over 6000 clinical studies proving turmeric to be the #1 healing herb today. He explains in this short video... Recently, we talked all about my favorite ginger and turmeric tea. It’s great for digestive discomfort and general pain relief. I still make it at least once a week. This got me thinking about turmeric specifically. I remember years ago when Dr. Oz turned a lot...
You’re strolling through the aisles of the store and right alongside the toothpaste, brushes, and floss is a mystifying range of products. Strips, trays, tubes of gel, pens, and wands – every single one of them promising a Hollywood smile. But you are probably wondering if you should buy one of these products. I can’t really blame you for being tempted. Advertising gets the best of us all sometimes. Are you confused? You might be...
Best coffee secrets? Tell me if this sounds familiar. You’re on the clock, and it’s 3 p.m. You don’t know if you can make it in the next few hours. So... ...you walk to the corner store or break room and grab a cup of coffee. You toss it back right away and wait for your second wind. However, twenty minutes later, you’re drowsier than ever. That coffee had the exact opposite effect! Is this even possible? Actually... Yes. Caffeine can make...
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...
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