There is no time like the present to get up and start moving to improve your health. You don’t need to wait until a Monday or the beginning of the month. Combatting a sedentary lifestyle starts easy enough, but sticking to a routine is the key. Here are 5 tips and tricks to combat a …
Plastics have become part of everyday living it seems. There are plastic water bottles, zip-top bags, the water cooler at work, resealable containers you take your lunch in, and so much more. We barely give these things a thought most days, but if you’ve ever considered the impact these materials are having on the environment …
The name says it all; the Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in America as a sign of gratitude for all that has transpired over the past year. Usually, it is marked on the fourth Thursday of November and precedes the Black Friday. Thanksgiving Day has a reputation for being accompanied by the best of American cuisine. …
Health and well-being are all the rage right now, and it’s never been easier to look after yourself in the most optimal way possible. With so much research has gone into the human body and how we function as human beings, we collectively know exactly what we need as people to thrive. With such a …
The old saying: “an apple a day, keeps the doctor away” has been the mantra for healthy eating since the 1900s. Countless scientists have dedicated their entire lives to proving the validity of this statement through case studies and extensive research. Throughout their journey to the wonderful world of apples, they recently made quite the …
Every year, nearly one in five individuals report dealing with a mental illness. That number, when broken down, accounts for 43.8 million Americans. Unfortunately, that doesn’t factor in those suffering and silence. The Future of These Numbers With the many pressures and devastating events that occur on a regular basis, it’s likely those numbers will …
Marijuana is a combination of shredded leaves, stems and flower buds of sativa plant. It can be smoked, chewed or brewed but most people smoke it. However, marijuana usage has both negative and positive effects when overdosed. Below are some of the negative effects of Marijuana usage. 1. Addiction You may have so many questions …
Your immune system activates when it notices anything foreign in your body, such as a microbe, chemical, or pollen. This typically results in a process known as inflammation. Intermittent inflammation aimed at protecting your body against threatening invaders helps keep you healthy. However, sometimes inflammation becomes chronic despite the fact that there are no threatening …
Calorie counting has long been the staple of the fitness industry. It has been ingrained in us that if we want to lose weight, we must reduce our calorie intake. But this is misleading. Consider this. You are told you need to eat 1,500 calories a day to lose weight. So, you eat half a chocolate …
Reishi mushrooms have been used in Eastern medicine for thousands of years for their healing properties and life-extending effects. However, their immense benefits are only now receiving attention in Western societies. Known in the scientific world as Ganoderma lucidum, the reishi mushroom has been the subject of several prominent scientific investigations in recent decades. Scientists …
