Watermelons in eastern China have been bursting open, covering the fields after farmers gave them an overdose of growth chemicals during wet weather, creating what’s been called “fields of land mines.” About 20 farmers around Danyang city in Jiangsu province were affected, losing up to 115 acres of watermelon. In hopes of making them bigger and more…
There are several factors that can aggravate varicose veins, such as pregnancy, obesity, prolonged standing, chronic constipation or chronic cough and prior surgery or trauma to the leg. But the truth is, they can happen to anyone, especially with age. When veins become abnormally thick, full or twists and turns or enlarged, it leads to…
I love kiwis, my husband loves kiwis, and my kids love kiwis. However, no one likes to peel them! They always get super messy and you sometimes end up with something that doesn’t really look like a kiwi at the end of the ordeal. Well, that is about to change because this video is going…
When you’ve pulled one too many all-nighters, worked too many long shifts in a row, and coffee or energy drinks just aren’t cutting it anymore, it may be time to slow down. The feeling of being physically, mentally and emotionally drained is one that no one enjoys. It can make your irritable, forgetful and down…
By Gillian B These are so good, I bet you won’t be able to stop eating them until the whole tray is gone! If you have a dehydrator, you can skip the oven and make this snack a lot more nutritious (see alternative directions below)! Ingredients: 6 c green kale, washed, dried and torn. 2-3…
By Gillian B This is one of my go-to soups, because it offers a little bit of everything. It’s warming because of the ginger, hearty and sweet with the squash but also has a nice tropical lightness to it with the coconut milk. If you are feeling adventurous, try adding some curry spices! YUM! Here…
By Gillian B In a search to resolve some long standing structural imbalances in my body, I came across a unique bodywork technique called Rolfing. While it has a peculiar name, as a therapy it works wonders! What the heck is Rolfing? Developed by Dr. Ida Rolf, Rolfing or Structural Integration is designed to unwind…
By Gillian B As a Self-Care Teacher, I am lucky enough to have spent the past 7 years, teaching people how to upgrade their diets, mindsets and lifestyles to live a better life! I absolutely love what I do, so I wanted to summarize some of my top tips for those of you who are…
By Gillian B This pudding has superpowers! So delicious, you wouldn’t even guess that it’s made with avocado! If you are serving more people, or just really like chocolate, you can easily double the recipe! Creamy Chocolate Avocado Pudding Serves 3 Ingredients: 1 large perfectly ripe avocado ½ c unsweetened almond milk 2 T raw,…
By Gillian B Whether you are a long-time vegan or you are new to the scene, we could all use a little dinner inspiration from time to time! I wanted to collect some of the most popular cookbooks out there so you can continue to expand your mealtime horizons! Here are the top 5 must-have…
It’s widely known that pharmaceutical antibiotics and other drugs come with a long list of side effects, but many maintain the “that won’t happen to me” mentality when it comes to medicine. When you’re feeling under the weather or have an infection or another health condition that requires medication, it can be extremely difficult to…
Not only is cinnamon delicious, it’s packed full of health benefits! Cinnamon is loaded with antioxidants that protect the body from oxidative damage caused by free radicals. It helps the body fight infections and repair tissue damage due to its potent anti-inflammatory properties. Research shows that cinnamon can decrease the amount of glucose that enters…
