Ear Candling – Helpful or Harmful?
Ear wax is something that we all have to deal with. No one wants to have yellow-orange gunk in their ears. Not only can it be unsightly, it can also be highly uncomfortable if it builds up. However, some ways of dealing with earwax are much safer than others. Some home remedies for this common […]
10 Rewarding Reasons to do a Digital Detox
In the fast-paced, wild and crazy world we live in, technology rules many of our day-to-day activities. I am an advocate for technology, but sometimes I need to unplug and step away from the blue screen, social media and information overload. Doing a digital detox can improve your mental and physical health by leaps and […]
Yummy Flourless Egg Muffins
Super easy, low carb, high protein, and nutrient dense… These flourless egg muffins are a breakfast staple in our house. They have the taste and the nutrition of an omelet or a frittata but are neatly packaged into a muffin which makes them perfect for a quick breakfast, or even a mid-day snack. Essential Ingredients: […]
Are You a Walking Barometer?
Have you ever met people who say they can tell what the weather will be like based on how their joints feel? Although the science is not totally concrete, there is some evidence that atmospheric pressure plays a role in how we feel. Higher pressure generally means nice weather and lower pressure generally means poor […]
Tips for a Safe and Healthy Summer Vacation
Hooray, it’s almost time to start thinking about summer vacations! What’s on your packing list? Sunglasses, a swimsuit, and a great book probably top the list, but what about your health? Going on vacation could leave you vulnerable to infectious diseases, digestive problems, skin cancer, heat stroke, and sexually transmitted diseases. Any time you’re packing […]
For the Love of Coconuts
When it comes to superfoods, coconuts are the cream of the crop. From the water, to the flesh, to the oil, these amazing fruits are bursting with nourishing health benefits. Crack open a young coconut, and you’ll find sweet, delicious, and refreshing coconut water. It’s not only a yummy drink, it’s also a powerhouse of […]
What’s for Lunch? Authentic Mexican Fish Tacos…Yummy
Thanks to fast food chains like Taco Bell, Mexican food has gotten a bad rap in the United States. We often associate it with stomach pain and those intestinal issues no one likes to talk about. However, the processed fast food stuff is a far cry from real Mexican food, which can be remarkably healthy. […]
Yummy and Healthy Cauliflower Rice Dishes
If you’ve never tried mock cauliflower rice, then you’re in for a treat. It’s light, fluffy, takes five minutes to prepare and can replace rice in most dishes, hot or cold. These two recipes are favorites — as sides or for a quick meal. Cauliflower/Vegetable Fried Rice The key to disguising the cauliflower is to […]
Are You Addicted To Stress?
You wake up exhausted, promise yourself you’ll go to the gym, start yoga, meditation, go easy on the coffee, drink more water, stop eating junk. Then your brain goes into overdrive thinking about everything that needs to be accomplished — deadlines, to-do lists, appointments… Your heart races, you feel panicked. So, you work late into […]
Chase Away the Blues By Doing This
We all know what negative emotions like sadness, anger, frustration, pessimism and anxiety feel like. Many of us may even experience one or more of these on a daily basis. There’s nothing wrong with negative emotions themselves. Usually, they come and go, and it’s no big deal. However, a problem arises when negative and […]
