You may want to think twice before spritzing yourself with that body mist! As many as 95% of chemicals used in synthetic fragrances are derived from petrochemicals (crude oil), including carcinogens, and other toxic chemicals. Some of these chemicals are even cited on the EPA’s hazardous waste …
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Kombucha is a fermented tea that has been consumed for thousands of years. Originally found in China and Japan, kombucha offers the same health benefits of tea with the addition of probiotics and antioxidants. Many health experts believe that this fizzy beverage may help treat all sorts of chronic …
Either you’re a runner or you’re not. Either you love running or you hate it. I have always, for as long as I can remember have hated it. It’s likely this hatred stems from my young days of sports practice (which I also always hated). Some coach was always making us do sprints or some crazy route …
Calling all veggie lovers! You may have already hopped on the cauli-crust pizza train or dabbled with cauli-fried rice, but this vegetable is coming to replace more than these delicious foods. You’ll begin to notice how familiar frozen food brands such as Birds Eye and Green are now expanding to …
Do you ever wonder why you get such an exuberant feeling of relief when the sun is beaming down on you? Our body naturally processes Vitamin D through two physiological processes. One is through diet, and the other is through synthesizing the energy from sunlight. Human beings have been utilizing …
It’s an early winter morning, you’re getting ready for the day. You’ve showered, brushed your teeth, applied your sunscreen, and you’re good to go! Yes, I said sunscreen. While cold temps and short days don’t exactly feel like the time to apply some SPF, it’s vital to use sunscreen all year …
MCT oil: this latest health trend may have weaseled its way onto your Instagram feed or may have caught your eye while you were perusing the isles of the grocery store. But what is it? Should you be supplementing with it? And does it have any real health benefits? The Whats MCT is short for medium …
Do you ever feel like you can't turn off the thoughts running through your head? Sometimes when we are extra stressed or overwhelmed, we tend to ruminate and let our thoughts run wild. Journaling has recently become a popular way to combat anxiety and worry. How to start The process of journaling …
