Retinol, What You Need to Know
Retinol – you’ve heard of it, you may have even tried, but do you know why it’s such a big deal? It sounds kind of chemical-y but if you have heard of it you know it’s a beauty maven. What … Continue reading →
Category Archives: DIY Wellness
What’s your Skincare Profile?
Have you ever wondered what’s your skincare profile? Do you think you are a connoisseur of all things beauty products? Whether you keep a steady routine or not, this test is designed to help you understand what your profile is … Continue reading →
Essential Skincare Habits
The skincare industry is a little intimidating, we know, with so many types of products, techniques, and systems where do you begin. To start, we recommend you focus on a routine that covers the basics and goes beyond just the … Continue reading →
Acknowledge Your Depression
Depression is an illness and needs to be acknowledged as such. It is not a reason to be ashamed. The reason so many people fail to seek help for their depression is that they are ashamed. Unfortunately, this is one … Continue reading →
Eczema: Conventional vs. Natural Treatment
Eczema is an inflammation of the skin frequently seen in association with allergic conditions such as asthma and hay fever. The parts affected by eczema, develop lesions which will often appear as patches, blisters and/or scratches. The areas affected by … Continue reading →
Green Alternatives to Dry Cleaning
Dry cleaning uses a harmful chemical called Perchloroethylene or PERC, for short. This chemical is petroleum based and has shown to cause severe health problems. It’s been labeled a probable carcinogen” by the International Association for Research on Cancer. While … Continue reading →
Understanding Carbohydrates and Low Carb Eating
Many experts attribute the large scale epidemic or obesity in the United States, where one-third of all adults are obese in large part to a steady increase over a prolonged period of time in the intake of unhealthy carbohydrates, which … Continue reading →
Creating a Cholesterol Plan
A number of Americans have put their hearts into lowering their cholesterol. Yet a recent American Heart Association survey found that many adults with high cholesterol still don’t realize that they have an increased risk of developing heart disease. According … Continue reading →
Cancer—The Real Facts
Cancer has a fearsome reputation. Not without reason, either. It is a disease that has not yet fully yielded to the skills and intelligence of medical scientists and doctors. And, as if the pain from the disease is not enough, … Continue reading →
An Overview of Food Allergies
In this article we’re going to focus on one of the most annoying types of allergies, especially to people who love to eat. You go out to the local pizza parlor, order two slices with extra cheese, sit down at … Continue reading →
Discovering Your Passion and Purpose
“I can’t seem to discover why I’m on the planet.” “What is my purpose here? I know there’s something I’m supposed to be doing, but I don’t know how to find out what it is.” “I don’t seem to be … Continue reading →
A Holistic Approach to the Chiropractor
The art and science of the chiropractor has often been maligned by the western health establishment. The historical animosity is mostly due to the fact that western medicine tends to employ a philosophy of reductionism, which states that the best … Continue reading →
Anxiety
Anxiety can be defined as emotions which are typically negative in nature. It will often consist of fear and worry, and some organisms may even experience physical signs such as nausea or chest pains. Anxiety is a complex emotion, and … Continue reading →
The Image of Multiple Sclerosis
What does multiple sclerosis (MS) look like? The answer is not simple. However, a new photo exhibit is challenging public perceptions about MS, and helping put the disease in focus. In doing so, the exhibit is meant to encourage those … Continue reading →
An Overview of Heart Disease
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in most developed countries around the world, and the number of cases is rising constantly as a result of both modern lifestyles and increased overall longevity. While developing the condition … Continue reading →
Causes of Diabetes
Certain factors that contribute to the development of diabetes are: Heredity Heredity is a major factor. That diabetes can be inherited has been known for centuries. However, the pattern of inheritance is not fully understood. Statistic indicates that those with … Continue reading →
What is Arthritis?
Arthritis literally means “joint inflammation” and can affect joints in any part of the body. A joint is where two or more bones come together such as the knee, shoulder or wrist. Healthy joints are covered with a sponge-like material … Continue reading →
10 Steps You Can Take To Slow Down Aging
Aging is a complex process that involves many areas of your body. It’s unlikely that any one product or pill could cure all of the ailments of aging. However, there are things you can do that not only will help … Continue reading →
Five Snoring Treatment Tips
If you sound like a bear growling in a cave when you asleep, then you will know that snoring has a big impact on life. Regardless of the health issues (which are significant), snoring can play havoc with your relationship. … Continue reading →
A Wake-Up Call From the Heart
Frank Rella was teaching a high school music class when he had a wake-up call that changed his life. Frank felt pain in his chest and left work early. When the pain got worse at home, he was rushed by … Continue reading →
Five Important Steps to Buying Wholesale Nutritional Supplements
Whether you own a pharmacy, health store, grocery store, or even if you are a healthcare professional, getting quality nutritional supplements from a dependable wholesaler is not always easy. There are many companies that make big claims for their products … Continue reading →
Why you Should use Garlic in your Recipes
Garlic is nature’s gift to man. This natural ingredient has so many health benefits for the human body. Herbalists and naturopaths consider garlic as a miracle ingredient. With so many studies done on garlic, it was continuously proven to help … Continue reading →
Grocery Tips: Signs Of Good Produce
We all know that fruits and vegetables are essential parts of a healthy diet. The vitamins and nutrients from them helps make the body stronger and can boost the immune system. Each fruit and vegetable has its own natural properties … Continue reading →
Five Steps to Goal Setting Success
Goal setting is the true secret to success in any area of life. But although setting a goal may seem simple, achieving it is usually another question altogether. Why is that? Because you will never achieve your goals unless you: … Continue reading →
Is Your Social Environment Negatively Affecting Your Health?
Although you may not be acutely aware of it, your social environment could very well be negatively affecting your health. If you frequently go out drinking, eating unhealthy meals or taking unnecessary risks with your friends, your overall health is … Continue reading →
Are you Considering a Home Birth?
The idea of giving birth in the comfort of your own home is certainly an appealing one! However, it’s not the right decision for everyone. If you’re considering a home birth it’s important to balance the pros & the cons. … Continue reading →
Give your Kidneys an Overhaul Naturally
Your kidneys, the pear shaped organs located near the middle part of your back, are responsible for clearing your body of waste. Over 200 quarts of blood is processed by your kidneys every day. This blood is used to help … Continue reading →
Five Ways to Slow Down the Aging of Your Brain
Your brain is central to all of your thoughts, memories, behavior, judgment, reasoning, mood & so much more! It’s therefore critical that you do all that you can to slow down its aging process. In what follows are ways to … Continue reading →
What does a Gluten Free Diet Entail?
Gluten is found in items that contain wheat, barley, and rye. It can also be found in oats that have been cross-contaminated. Knowing this can be somewhat helpful when figuring out which food items may or may not be appropriate … Continue reading →
Health Benefits of Organic Clothing
You eat organic food because you want to keep your body free from harsh chemicals. These chemicals include pesticides, insecticides and chemical fertilizers. These chemicals have been shown to cause cancer, immune dysfunction, neurological disorders, allergies and much more. Guess … Continue reading →
How To Create A Healing Environment At Home
One of the first things to do, when you want to remove stress from your life, is to create a healing environment at home. It’s a well-known fact that stress affects both your physical and emotional well-being. So, to feel … Continue reading →
How to Tell if Your Child is Stressed
Children show stress in different ways. You know your own kids best, so keep both eyes and ears open to spot any changes in their behavior and any issues they are struggling with that they are trying to talk about. … Continue reading →
How to Cut Your Over-Consumption
Things can take over your life. It’s all too easy to get caught up in indulgence. Perhaps you indulge in food. Maybe you drink too much alcohol or eat too many sweets. Or you might find that you shop for … Continue reading →
Gardening – A Great Way to Improve Your Emotional Health
Gardening offers a number of benefits. It is a way to grow and harvest your own food. It can create a nice landscape for your yard. It’s also a pleasant and low stress way to spend some time outside. You … Continue reading →
Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANT) & How to Stop Them
Your thoughts have tremendous power! They can inspire fear and prevent you from taking action. They can ruin your day. They can even harm relationships. Thoughts can make you self destructive. They can also help you achieve your goals, make … Continue reading →
4 Great Reasons To Cut The Sugar From Your Diet
There’s been a lot of talk in the media about the evils of sugar consumption. Sugar is hidden in all sorts of foods including bread and salad dressing. Add to that our love for things like cookies and ice cream … Continue reading →
Gas Home Remedies
First, there is always gas present in the human body. It’s a natural occurrence that causes no pain or discomfort or is even noticeable unless there gets to be too much of it. Gas in the human body is made … Continue reading →
Five Ways to Boost Your Health While on the Paleo Diet
The paleo diet is one of the most popular diets around. Unlike most other diets which are just fads, unsustainable in the long run or ineffective, the paleo diet is highly effective and a long term solution to a leaner … Continue reading →
Not Just Lettuce: Other Salad Fixings you can Grow Indoors
Growing your lettuce in shallow bowls or similar planting containers is a lot of fun and a great way to get more healthy greens into your diet. While most of us are perfectly happy with a side of salad greens … Continue reading →
Salad Bowls Explained
Let’s talk about salad bowls. No, I’m not talking about the glass or wooden bowl sitting in your kitchen cabinet that you serve lettuce in. I’m talking about bowls or pots that you can grow your own lettuce in. You … Continue reading →
How To Get A Neverending Supply Of Greens from Your Salad Bowls
We’ve talked a lot about growing lettuce in shallow bowls on your kitchen counter or on the patio out back. Now let’s focus on what you can do to create a never ending supply of greens from your indoor or … Continue reading →
Acidity and Ulcer Home Remedies
Stress, tension, some medications, some infections, exceedingly spicy foods, and a host of other things can contribute to excessive acid in the stomach and even the development of stomach ulcers. Excessive acidity and stomach ulcers were not invented in the … Continue reading →
Salad Bowls Make Great Gifts
If you’re looking for a cute and personal gift idea, look no further than the beautiful salad bowls that have been gracing your own kitchen counter for the past weeks and months. They are perfect for the person that has … Continue reading →
A Woman’s Guide to the Wilderness
A Woman’s Guide to the Wild: Your Complete Outdoor Manual By Ruby McConnell Sasquatch Books Paperback Price: $13.99 Kindle Price: $9.99 Book Description: For women who enjoy hiking, camping, backpacking, and other outdoor recreation or those inspired by Cheryl Strayed’s … Continue reading →
Controlling Cravings While On the Paleo Diet
The paleo diet is considered one of the healthiest diets on the planets. It is extremely popular among fitness fanatics who swear by its effectiveness. Unlike most other fad diets on the market, the paleo diet does not overly concern … Continue reading →
Seven Tips for Surviving Family Gatherings & Holidays when Gluten Free
One of the most difficult things about having celiac disease or sensitivity to gluten, is that many family members do not understand it. They may think you are just being fussy or following some new fad diet, especially if they … Continue reading →
The Effect of Weight Loss on Heart Health
Being overweight can result in an increased risk of heart disease. In order to know if you are overweight, you need to check your body mass index or BMI. This can be done using a BMI calculator on the internet … Continue reading →
Herbal Remedies for Menopause
Menopause is one of the most unpleasant periods in the life of a woman and for those with whom she lives or works. Menopause is the reverse of puberty — you remember how awful THAT was, don’t you? Hormones go … Continue reading →
Year-Round Indoor Salad Gardening
Year-Round Indoor Salad Gardening: How to Grow Nutrient-Dense, Soil-Sprouted Greens in Less Than 10 days By Peter Burke Paperback Price: $26.95 Kindle Price: $19.47 If you’re ready to grow greens for your family to use in salads and smoothies and … Continue reading →
Understanding the Body’s Natural Healing Process
Wikipedia describes healing as “the process of the restoration of health to an unbalanced, diseased or damaged organism.” Believe it or not your body has the ability to heal itself. It can correct health problems from illnesses to injury. It … Continue reading →