I often get described as “crunchy,” and it’s probably due to the fact that if it’s natural, and especially if it’s natural and cheap, it’s for me. I can’t think of many things better in the natural and cheap category than baking soda! From bee stings to blemishes, from cleaning[…]
Read More »Are you looking to gain muscle mass but also shed fat? I’m going to show you a method that can work with any lifestyle and offers great results, called carbohydrate cycling. This diet works on the concept of thermogenesis. Thermogenesis raises body temperature, which in turns raises the core temperature[…]
Read More »Let’s face it, when you lift heavy and often, you eat heavy and often. It’s just part of the game. Sometimes, no matter how disciplined you are, you just want to have a snack. We all get tired of sitting down to a plate of chicken or tuna with a[…]
Read More »Perhaps you have been considering going gluten-free. It is a bit of a trend, after all. Some people don’t have a choice; it is a must in their lifestyles. Whether you are taking a break from wheat and gluten to rid your body of toxins, are trying to reduce your[…]
Read More »One of the toughest things in life to do is On E-Health MD, they gave some surprising stats in an article on what events (good or bad) in life can raise your stress level. The following situations are rated on the “Holmes-Raye” scale. The higher the number, the greater the[…]
Read More »When I was a kid, I used to laugh at those commercials for Life Alert. You know the ones, where the woman takes a spill and cries, “Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” It wasn’t funny then and it’s not funny now, but it does highlight just how[…]
Read More »We live in a society where most of us are at least trying to be health conscious. Many wake up in the early hours of the morning to an exercise routine or go to the gym during their lunch hours. Their aim is to be toned and physically fit. This[…]
Read More »Who knew that a flower could be good for you? Well, if the flower is echinacea, it is not only nice to look at and to smell, but it’s good for your health as well! This coneflower is actually one of the most commonly used supplements to assist respiratory function.[…]
Read More »I was bummed to find out that I missed National Lemonade Day on Friday, but that doesn’t mean I can’t celebrate the most popular citrus fruit just a few days late! Instead of the usual sugar- (or worse, artificial sugar-) laden drink, I’ve celebrated with a beautiful and refreshing cucumber[…]
Read More »Perhaps you’ve heard of the newest reason people “can’t” eat well, known as the food desert. What are they? Where do you find them? Most importantly, how do you survive the food desert to maintain good health? Digging a bit beneath the surface turns up some serious challenges to adopting[…]
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