With a red, rough outer skin, and a white, almost shiny surface beneath, lychee is a certainly a unique fruit. But what is lychee? Native to China, lychee’s cultivation dates back as far as 2,000 BC, but it was first… read more
Christy Piña
Forest Bathing for Better Mental Health
Forest bathing has nothing to do with actually bathing and everything to do with allowing yourself to get lost in the forest and using all your senses to do so. What is forest bathing? This Japanese way of healing was… read more
Get the Scoop on Coffee Consumption
If you are sitting there with your morning coffee and wondering if your daily cup is damaging to your health, worry not! According to a November 2015 study in “Circulation,” the American Heart Association’s scientific journal, coffee consumption was associated… read more
Reap the Benefits of Carrots for Humans and Dogs!
There are very few foods that are good for both humans and their best friends, dogs. Carrots happen to be one of them! The benefits of carrots apply to both dogs and their owners! Let's learn more. Carrots are one… read more
What Do Antioxidants Actually Do?
People always say, “Make sure to eat your fruit and vegetables,” and while that is absolutely something you should do, it is not because of the antioxidants in them. Antioxidant molecules have been found to counteract oxidative stress placed on… read more
The Low Down on Coconut Oil
Apart from fulfilling our island sentiments, coconuts have gained a reputation for providing us with a healthy substitute for those not-so-healthy oils we use in cooking. Coconut oil is rumored to help your heart and thyroid, as well as skin… read more
Working Out Doesn’t Have to be a Drag — it can be a Dance!
Working out for some comes naturally. For others, it is a dread. For those who find it dreadful, I do not blame you. The thing that people forget is that there are multiple ways to work out — it is… read more
3 Signs it is Time for a Career Change
Sometimes you get on a career path when you are young and become so accustomed to working in that field, you never leave — even if you are unhappy. When is it time for a career change? Well, surprise! You… read more
How to Survive Seasonal Affective Disorder
Depression is not always a constant; there are some forms of depression that go through cycles and mirror the changing seasons. This type of depression is known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. According to the National Institute of Mental… read more
Learn About the Health Risks of Loneliness
Loneliness is a state of mind that causes a range of emotions. This is not to get confused with being alone. There is a difference. Being alone gives you time to do your own thing and recharge for another busy… read more
