Try Yoga for Weight Loss

Yoga is revered for its power to relieve stress, increase flexibility, and build muscle tone. It is not, however, well known for promoting weight loss. So you might be surprised to learn that it can actually help us burn calories. Traditional yoga is not an extremely...

Five Uses for Witch Hazel

Witch hazel has been used for many generations to treat skin problems. It has even made its way into a number of mainstream skin products over the years, from respected companies such as Pond’s. Herbalists have also used it internally to treat some conditions,...

Healthy Hair In the Winter

In the winter, it’s always the same thing. The cold, dry weather can not only leave you feeling depressed and drained, it also takes a toll on your skin and hair. But it is possible to have silky smooth hair all year long; you just need to take some extra steps to...

Tips For Keeping the Winter Blues At Bay

Many people find themselves unhappy during the winter. For some, the inability to partake in their favorite summer activities leaves them bored. Others become clinically depressed due to Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. SAD is believed to be caused mainly by the...

Why Some Multivitamins May Be Harmful

We’ve been told for years that taking a multivitamin every day is essential for good health. They are touted for giving you energy, lowering blood pressure, fighting cancer, and living a longer, healthier and happier life. It seems there are vitamins for every age,...

Why Organic Crib Mattresses are Safer for Baby

As parents, we all want what is best for our children. We prepare nutritional foods, ensure they get plenty of exercise, and promote general health in their daily lives. As newborns, we watch them constantly and cater to all their needs. However, there is one further...

Why Grass Fed Meat is Better for You

When cows or other livestock feed on grass, they first regurgitate the grass from their first stomach or rumen. Since they have four rumens, they can break down the food and digest it by converting it into fat and protein. Why grass fed meat is better for you is the...

Why Do Men Visit the Doctor Less than Women?

Do you often have to nag and push to get your man to go to the doctor? You’re not alone. Women are four times more likely to go to the doctor than men. So it’s no wonder he sits in pain for something you’d have no issues making an appointment for. But why is it that...

Why Cosmetic Surgery is Popular Among Women

Why cosmetic surgery is popular among women is a question where the answer could take a while to explain. The short answer would be that some women are unhappy with lines and wrinkles on their face, or perhaps the fat around their tummy is bothersome, or just because...

Tips for Whitening Teeth Naturally

There was a time when if you wanted whiter teeth, it seemed that the only option was to go to the dentist and have the teeth bleached. Now there are numerous tooth whitening products on the market that you can use at home. But both of these options involve using...

Where to Begin Maintaining Healthy Resolutions

So you want to get healthy? Congratulations! That is a huge and commendable goal. You might be wondering where to get started, how to make resolutions, and how to keep them. Here are some ideas to help you on your way. Start small While it might be tempting to set...

Exercising – Where Should I Start?

Fitness is important for people of all ages, but it becomes more important the more you age. Exercise keeps your mind and body healthy and can prevent injuries and slow symptoms of aging. Deciding to get in shape is probably the most important step in getting fit, but...

What To Expect When Visiting a Reflexologist

What to expect when visiting a reflexologist? Firstly, as with any session that involves a form of holistic or alternative healing method, you will be asked a series of questions about your overall health. After that you will be asked what problem you are experiencing...

What is Royal Jelly Extract?

More and more often we are finding alternative cures for what ails us. Royal jelly extract is one such alternative. What is royal jelly extract? It is a substance that is secreted from bees and is fed to the larvae. If there is no queen in the chamber, one lucky larva...

What is Organic Meat?

Organic meat is meat which is derived from livestock that are neither given hormones nor antibiotics. Is organic and natural meat the same? The answer is no. In order to obtain organic status, there are strict guidelines that must be adhered to. Let’s review what they...

What is BMI and How to Determine Yours?

BMI is short for Body Mass Index and it helps tell you if you have too much fat in your body. While there are a lot of methods for calculating body fat, BMI is a quick and easy method for determining if you are underweight, overweight, obese, or in a healthy weight...