Talking about why dancing has a positive impact on one’s body and mind seems almost futile. There’s something about moving your body to the rhythm of the music that releases plenty of negative energy and lifts the spirit, making the day better. But dancing is more than just releasing the hormone of happiness: it can … Read more
Be it cheese, olives, or wine, you have surely consumed at least one type of fermented food in your life. The process of fermentation is one of the oldest ways to preserve food, and while the details are disgusting to some, fermented foods are actually beneficial to your health. From gut to heart, from the … Read more
It seems that every time you turn around some news source is talking about the newest superfood. Yet, most of the foods they cover, like blueberries and kale, are found in the local produce section of your favorite supermarket. Moringa, the amazing nutrient-rich plant we are going to be diving into today, is primarily found … Read more
There is no denying that exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. What type of workout works best is a personal choice, but ultimately there are four basic categories when it comes to exercise; aerobic, strength, flexibility, and balance. For this piece, we are going to focus on strength training. You may be … Read more
There are several accounts on who came up with the first shoe. Most say it was the Romans, which we all know proudly wore sandals. Since then, footwear has gone from necessity and protection to fashion and an actual mark of status. Some people have been robbed for the shoes on their feet. Little does … Read more
It’s a well-known fact that essential oils are the entire alternative medicine craze right now. While studies have linked these oils to numerous health benefits, today’s focus falls upon the dreaded migraine. When you know which oils to combine, you can end up with a mixture that’s simply rubbed against the forehead, temples, or back … Read more
Have you ever stopped to wonder why the human brain can remember a camping trip from 15 years ago, but sometimes fails to store information obtained the previous day? Have you ever forgotten someone’s birthday, but somehow remember that kid in third grade that made fun of your glasses? How come the brain can remember … Read more
For a very long time, people with office jobs hated having to sit around the desk the entire day, while people who has to walk here and there or had a job based on manual labor dreamt about how cozy it must be to sit behind the desk and fill in paperwork. Truth of the … Read more
How many times do you place a pile of mail down on the counter to sort later? Or place clothes over the back of a chair, shoes in a pile by the closet door, work next to a bedside table? It isn’t odd to find piles of clutter in various places throughout your home and … Read more
Cinnamon bark has been used for thousands of years and has long been hailed as a valuable spice both for its aromatics and flavor. Today it is easily found on grocery store shelves and is used to add rich, spicy flavorings to both sweet and savory dishes and drinks, and is popularly used in air … Read more
With all the new ways companies can market their goods, it can be hard to determine what is a passing fad, and what is actually worth your attention. This cannot be more true in reference to the many drinks seen carried by people starting off their day, looking for a pick me up in the … Read more
Acupressure has long been used to help alleviate a wide range of physical ailments and is performed by highly skilled professionals. Our body has many points of sensitivity that work together and when we are ‘out of balance’ due to illness or injury, acupressure points can help get us feeling better. The concept of applying … Read more
Originating in India, this yellow spice has been used to heal a ton of ailments for thousands of years. It has made its way around the world because more and more people in Western civilizations are learning of the amazing health advantages this spice has to offer. Today we are going to discuss all the … Read more
