Large gifts sometimes come in small packages, and never has this been truer than when speaking of the power-packed, superfood smoothie. The unique thing about smoothies is that you can really concentrate a “super” dose of nutrient-dense foods in a tightly squeezed container. How can we make every single morsel count towards giving you the…
It’s likely that you have heard the expression “money doesn’t grow on trees.” Well, in the case of soap, you’d be dead wrong! Say hello to the Indian Soapnut. Originally from subtropic Asia, these berries grow on the Sapindus Mukorossi tree along the hills of the Himalayan mountains. (1) The fruit has a remarkable reputation…
There are many benefits and uses for activated charcoal. You can swallow activated charcoal in its pill form to help with a detox or cleanse. People even use it to brush their teeth. Finally, you can also use it to make an activated charcoal mask. Today, we will be discussing how and why you would…
As legend tells it, an old monk sat quietly meditating on a mountainside when a snake and a crane began to fight. As he watched, he noticed the interplay of the animals – one attacking, one defending – playing out the natural balance of yin and yang. He sought to learn the movements of animals…
What if you could make positivity a habit – something you just naturally experience, regardless of your circumstances? Habit is a very powerful thing. And positive habits are even more so. You can probably name at least a few things you do that may have required some thought and effort at first but are now…
It’s easy to get stuck thinking that eating for weight loss is all about reduction. Sure, common knowledge seems to state that simply eating less is the way to go. But that’s a bit misleading. You see, not all foods are the same when it comes to weight loss. In fact, a major part of…
Jass Pangkor is a skilled musician who earns a living performing on the streets of Malaysia. On one particular day, not many people were hanging out around him or paying him for his efforts. Feeling frustrated, he was just getting ready to pack up and leave when a thought occurred to him – why not…
With all of the pesticides, growth hormones, artificial flavorings, colorings and other scary ingredients being added to our food these days, do you ever find yourself wondering, “What in the world is actually safe to eat?” Not everyone has access to organic food 24/7, so for those who are just trying to do their best…
Sometimes, when everything feels like it’s falling apart, it may actually be falling into place. Many of us fear change, but change helps us learn, grow and discover new parts of ourselves that we never new existed. If life seems a little hectic right now, take comfort in knowing that in a few weeks, months…
In your life, do you know of two friends that work together just fine but still can’t seem to stop playing tricks on one another? That’s exactly the sort of relationship your eyes and brain have with one another. If you’ve ever suffered the horrors of sleep deprivation, you know all about the havoc your…
From strawberry waffles and strawberry pie to strawberry smoothies and strawberry jam, the amount of homemade treats you can make using ripe and delicious strawberries is almost endless. Not to mention, they make the perfect treat on their own. While you probably weren’t looking for another reason to eat this sweet fruit, here’s one you…
If you’re unfamiliar with Lyme disease, it’s a bacterial infection transmitted via tick bite, and it’s something you absolutely don’t want to contract. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 300,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease in the United States every year. It affects people of all ages, and it’s often misdiagnosed…
More than half of the world’s population lives in cities, and study after study has shown that urban life may be taking a toll on our health and well-being. Experts have estimated that by the year 2050, as much as 70% of the population will reside in cities, and the traffic, the noise and the…
Indigenous cultures contain meaningful symbols for just about every animal you can think of. In the interest of keeping this article an article and not, y’know, a novel, I’ll stick to ‘birth animals,’ also known as the Native American zodiac. The concept is similar to that of a horoscope; the idea is that a person…
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…