From black lemonade to charcoal lattes, activated charcoal has become a trendy addition to the menus of cafes and juice bars. This “black magic” has gained popularity due to its purported detoxing abilities. However, does it really live up to… read more
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Flavored Waters: Fabulous or Fallacy?
Hydration is one of the foundations of good health. You can survive about eight weeks without food, but only about a week (in comfortable conditions) without water. Mild dehydration can cause fatigue, anxiety, headaches and hunger, while long-term dehydration can… read more
Why Should You Try Food Journaling?
I started food journaling this last year. I was on one of those New Year health kicks and wanted to start dieting and keeping track of my calories. A friend of mine introduced me to an app called MyPlate. It’s… read more
Bhakti Sharma, Open Water Swimming Champion
“Swimming has been a way for me to get close to myself,” says 30-year old Bhakti Sharma, a Ph.D. student at the University of Florida and a record-holding open water swimmer, holding the record for being the youngest to swim… read more
Burning Up: The Truth About Heartburn
Feeling the burn? If a wave of pain is rushing through your chest, it might not be coming from your heart. Those aches that feel like chest pain could actually be coming from somewhere else. It's time you learned the… read more
Exploring Food Tourism
Food tourism is everywhere! Every region has its own climate, architecture, language, history, unique style and flora and fauna. These characteristics help to shape how a society lives, but nothing can give you a true taste of a region’s culture… read more
6 Ways to Eat More Turmeric
Turmeric, the yellow spice that has been used to make curry for ages, has a surprising amount of health benefits making it the hottest new superfood to add into your diet. Because it contains curcumin, a compound with antioxidant properties,… read more
Energy Snacks for your Afternoon Slump
It’s only 3 p.m. and you feel too lethargic to do anything productive but daydream about hibernating for the rest of the day. We’ve all been there. To get rid of the mid-afternoon slump, many of us resort to heading… read more
Laundry Stripping: What Is It and When To Do It?
Laundry stripping, a current popular fad in household care, has become a hot topic in videos posted recently on TikTok. But, what exactly is it? It’s not as risqué as it sounds! It is a simple method of soaking linens… read more
Discover the Social Benefits of Meditation
If meditation is typically a solitary, internal practice, how can it improve our relationships with others? Meditation helps us make peace with the world because it gives us space to let our true selves emerge — the part we do… read more