You’re probably used to teaching your dog tricks or even the basics of life like not pooping all over your carpet or waking you up during your afternoon naps. But did you know that there are several life lessons your dog can teach you as well? Nature is a wonderful thing and dogs are no…
Everyday, most of us are bombarded with stressful situation after stressful situation. A recent poll performed by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Harvard School of Public Health found that 1 out of 4 Americans have experienced a great deal of stress in the last month and this is only the stress we are conscious…
Did you know that if Einstein were alive today, he’d probably have been diagnosed with not only Asperger’s Syndrome (something many brilliant people have) but opposition defiant disorder as well? At least that’s what many people, including biographer Ronald Clark seem to propose. In his book Einstein: The Life and Times, Clark argues that Einstein’s infamous early difficulty…
We’ve dished the dirt on everything from tuna to McDonald’s chicken nuggets, and now it seems like the dirt train’s rolling its way around to everyone’s favorite guilty pleasure – chocolate. Let’s face it, it was really only a matter of time. It turns out that some of the chocolate brands we all know and love the…
Hello everyone. It’s good to be back with another one of our Top 5 Alternative Health Sites of the Week countdowns. In our previous issue, we finished our top 50 alternative health sites countdown based on Alexa ranking. Through that countdown, we discovered many great websites that have information on alternative health concepts and…
Losing weight to keep your body healthy can be a challenge. Even when we start to see the pounds fall off, there are often stubborn spots that seem to want to hold on to extra body fat. Arms are one of those common spots for women. If your diet is on point and you’re killing…
Many know that spring has arrived because of the chirping birds and arrival of flowers, me not so much. I know it is spring due to my allergic reactions to what is going on outside. The increased pollen and animal dander from shedding makes my allergies unbearable. Not only do I have a problem with…
The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials to keep you healthy. Its primary function is to transport lymph throughout the body — a fluid containing white blood cells that fight infection. The lymph system is a vital part of the…
According to the American Cancer Society, it is estimated that about 246,660 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in American women by the end of 2016, and about 40,450 women will die from breast cancer. The harsh reality is that breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among…
There are few things as refreshing as herbs grown in your own backyard. They provide a completely different taste and quality in foods than those you buy at the grocery store. You can technically grow your mint or parsley with little organization and it’ll taste just fine. But with a few basic materials and time, you…
Every day, women (and men) all around the world use facial cleanser to clean their skin. It’s an important hygiene step we should all take, but is a commercial cleanser the best option? Unfortunately, many facial cleansers come with a huge list of toxic chemicals that do more harm than good. These include parabens, synthetic…
Keeping your heart healthy is easy; you just need to make a few lifestyle changes. Healthy habits can boost your immune system, keep your heart healthy and ensure your overall health and wellbeing. The heart is a vital organ that circulates blood throughout your body continuously. It works hard to keep you healthy. However, if…
