You may think you’re helping to close the gap between your diet and your necessary daily values, or you may be looking to boost your immune system, energy, or hair growth. There are plenty of reasons why we take vitamins,… read more
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Health Benefits of Vinegar
Does your face pucker when you read the word “vinegar”? Or do you find yourself dreaming of a velvety and sweet balsamic reduction on mozzarella and tomatoes? No matter which camp you fall into, vinegar is an excellent pantry addition. There are plenty… read more
How to Manage Your Gray Hair
Aging is inevitable. No three-hour daily skin product regimen can prevent wrinkles entirely, and no sip from the Fountain of Youth can obliterate the onset of menopause. As we grow, our bodies change — our skin becomes looser, our veins more visible, and we start… read more
BOSU for Beginners
The BOSU Balance Trainer has been around since the year 2000, and with 17 years under its belt, we can safely say that this half ball is not a fad. Made in the United States, the BOSU ball was created… read more
The Pros & Cons of Intermittent Fasting
The practice of fasting has been used for centuries in many religions to create spiritual discipline. In recent years, the health and fitness community in the West has adopted fasting as a tool for weight loss as well as a… read more
The Physical Health Benefits of Daily Meditation
The thought of sitting in quiet contemplation for an extended period is not always inviting. For the novice, meditation seems nearly impossible to get the hang of, but with practice and repetition, it can become an activity you look forward… read more
The Rambutan
The rambutan looks like a snack straight out of a Dr. Seuss book. Despite its spikey appearance, do not be swayed from enjoying this funky fruit’s unique flavor profile and many health benefits. What is the rambutan? As noted by… read more
Can One Small Life Change Lead to Bigger Ones?
My ongoing list of “things I could do better” in the health department has filled these pages for years and my brain for decades. Often, I feel like I spend 17% of my waking life wrestling with habit-forming, decision-making, and… read more
What are NEAT exercises
Everyone knows that exercise has a multitude of benefits, like weight maintenance, stress reduction, minimizing risk and complications of chronic diseases, building strong muscles and bones, just to name a few. We plan our gym routines to reap the greatest… read more
4 Reasons Why You Are Waking Up Hungry
It is very common to wake up with that growling stomach in the morning and feel like you could inhale anything in front of you. You may think it is only because you have gone eight hours (on a goodnight)… read more