Reading is pretty much universally recognized as a source of intelligence. It’s a leisurely activity that seems to be placed a few levels above most others. And yet it seems to be a pleasure that’s becoming more and more lost on us due to ever-present Wi-Fi and the myriad of fun apps available to us.…
Because empaths care so deeply, they are often taken advantage of. Those with an agenda may seek out an empath and use him/her to get ahead, satisfy their own desires, or gain a certain image or status. It’s common for an empath to end up in a relationship that leads to feeling drained and used.…
Life is all about balance. Balancing work and play, family and friends, saving and splurging, and let’s not forget about balancing healthy food with the occasional treat. Balance is also key when it comes to the body’s pH levels. The Alkaline Diet Just like measuring the pH level in your pool to make sure things…
I once worked in a warehouse, and in the lunchroom of that warehouse was a shiny Keurig coffee maker. It was beautiful. Every week, someone would fill a tupperware dish on the counter with all sorts of fancy coffee. It was a beautiful scenario. Except for the flies. Every morning when you’d walk past the machine,…
There are so many awesome superfoods out there. From quinoa to chia seeds, there’s no shortage of extremely healthy grains, berries and seeds you can pick up at your local health food store. Oh yeah, about that health food store. It’s expensive, isn’t it? Yeah, they sell a lot of great produce but you’d probably…
Genevieve Rail, kinesiology professor at the Canadian Concordia University received a grant of $270,000 that was meant to be used towards studying the effects HPV vaccines have on the public. HPV stands for human papillomavirus and it has been ‘linked’ (more on that later) for nearly two decades to cervical cancer. Due to the fact that it…
Each year, around 40,000 Americans – and more than 640,000 people across the world – are diagnosed with oral cancer. Oral cancer can occur in the tongue, the floor of the mouth, the gums and the cheeks. A study published in Oral Oncology was conducted by the Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology with…
The food industry has no shortage of awful secrets just waiting to be uncovered. In the past, we’ve spoken about tuna that isn’t really tuna, food that gives you brain worms, and Frankensteaks. Today’s topic is no less disturbing, and it concerns farmed fish, which Dr. Mercola refers to as “one of the most toxic foods in…
Let’s face it — getting a dream job takes time. Many people may become stuck in a job they don’t like because of financial need or the need to gain experience for a future position. While sticking it out at a job you’re not fond of may be somewhat necessary at times, there are four…
The largest nuclear disaster in history occurred back in 1986 at the Chernobyl plant and we’re still witnessing the haunting effects. In some families, not a year has gone by in the last 30 years without a death directly related to the incident. Put simply, nuclear accidents have the potential to be quite far-reaching in their…
Strawberries are pretty terrible. Well, I mean they’re good but the process involved in their production is awful. They’re actually at the top of the Dirty Dozen list, which showcases some of the very worst our agricultural industry has to offer. In putting the list together, the Environmental Working Group found that 98% of all strawberries…
A strong woman can come off as intimidating. She knows what she wants in life and she’s on a mission to get it. She works hard, she’s independent and she doesn’t need a relationship to define her. While she might not need a relationship to make her happy, don’t confuse that with not wanting one.…
