You probably already know that spending time in nature is great for your health and well-being. Getting some fresh air while relaxing to the sounds of birds chirping, sticks rustling under the feet of furry little creatures and trees swaying in the wind can soothe the mind and feed the soul. Nature is so diverse…
As a child, the first relationship you have is usually with your parents or caretakers. This is arguably the single most important connection you will establish, because it sets your first understanding of love. Whether you grow up in a home full of love of one full of chaos, children in even the happiest of…
It was 2008. Mary Ellias and her husband were watching their 10-year-old son play soccer during his team’s big game in Pennsylvania. He was in the goalie position. The crowd kept watching the soccer ball as Hayden blocked a shot and threw it down the field. Suddenly, a loud crash rang out across the field. “When…
Marijuana gets all the praise when it comes to useful plants. And while it contributes to everything from pain relief to building material, did you know that there are other plants that contain cannabinoids that are also extremely useful? These plants are not psychoactive; they don’t contain the ingredient THC. Rather, they contain cannabinoids known as…
What you’re about to see is an incredibly rare moment in nature that was captured by filmmakers Adam LeWinter and Jeff Orlowski for their documentary ‘Chasing Ice.’ As they were filming, they saw movement on the Illulissat Glacier. It was ‘calving,’ which refers to the breaking off of ice chunks, in a way they had…
The liver is the largest solid organ in the body, and it can be damaged and negatively affected by poor diet and lifestyle choices. If you aren’t properly taking care of your body, chances are, your insides are suffering. If you find yourself experiencing any of the following, your liver may be crying out for…
When your stress level has been elevated and you feel weighed down, you could be experiencing mental fatigue. Spending long periods of time in a hectic environment or feeling constant anxiety can affect more than just your physical being. The brain controls the body, so mental fatigue can become serious. Here are five signs of…
While blood clotting is a necessary process that can keep people from losing too much blood following an injury, a clot that forms inside of your veins doesn’t always dissolve on its own, which can lead to a dangerous and even life-threatening situation. Blood clots form to try to repair damage to a blood vessel,…
Our immune system is designed to protect us against various offenders such as viruses and bacteria. However, there are times when it gets overwhelmed and collapses, allowing these tiny invaders to wreak havoc inside our body. Factors affecting the Immune system There are many factors that influence our natural immunity. Stress, fatigue and improper nutrition…
The psychic staring effect is a phenomenon in which humans are able to sense when they’re being stared at, even when there is no possible way for them to see the person staring. Dr. Marilyn Schlitz confirmed the effect in a study where she had participants sit in an empty room with a camera. The participants’…
If you don’t like chocolate, chances are you’re one of the few. Americans eat nearly 18% of the world’s chocolate confectionery value – that’s around $18.27 billion worth! Whether we’re eating it in the form of cakes, candy bars, milkshakes, ice cream, fondue or small, individually wrapped pieces, chocolate is a common and often addicting…
Kids are pretty damn smart. A lot smarter than we give them credit for sometimes. Think about it – their brains hold an incredible amount of information that they have to recall at a moment’s notice when the time comes for a test or exam. And they can’t even choose to specialize in one thing…
Onions. Whether you love them or hate them, there’s no denying the amazing health benefits they offer! Onions have been used for centuries as natural healing remedies. They are know to reduce inflammation, heal wounds, relieve pain and prevent infections. The Vitamin C and phytochemicals in onions give the immune system a natural boost to…
Cancer can be an extremely devastating disease that affects not only the person diagnosed, but their friends and family members as well. While the exact causes and cures for different types of cancers are still largely unknown, most people who are diagnosed follow the routine treatment options. Others, however, are taking things into their own…
Featured Image: Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap Whether you’ve been practicing a healthy lifestyle for years, or you’re new to buying organic and GMO-free and reading ingredient labels, what you’re putting into your body is just as important as what you’re putting on it. Did you know that laundry detergents, face wash, toothpaste, lotion, shampoo, dryer…