There are many health benefits to breastfeeding and scientists just found another one. Studies show that the longer moms breastfeed their kids (up to a year), the more intelligent they become (at ages 3 and 7). Let me explain. 1. Breastfeeding is Tied to Intelligence In the study, infants were nursed by their mothers for…
In case you are wondering, yes, you can in fact ingest willow bark. However, I wouldn’t advise eating it straight off of a weeping willow tree. There are powder forms that a holistic doctor can suggest for you that are a lot safer. In any case, herbs are a great solution to many ailments and…
From the very first interview to the promotion, we all have dreams of our careers being a peaceful setting where everyone gets along and there is bonafide teamwork, like one big happy family. We all want jobs to be enjoyable places to go to on a daily basis. After all, we spend most of our time…
I used to have a lot of unfinished business. A couple of years ago, I started my own blog, but I wasn’t able to maintain it because I was working full-time as well. This year, I promised myself that I would exercise at least 3x a week. I got off to a good start but…
Two months from now, I’ll be seeing another candle on my birthday cake. Well, I am not going to lie but it’s kind of putting me in a panic mode. It makes me think about many things in my life, like having gray hairs and wrinkles, what I have accomplished so far, and if I…
Health food trends are taking a major position in culture right now, with the likes of food trucks, fusion ethnic food, and even deep fried anything. Many of us have had our share of weird, yet delicious food like the cronut(you gotta try it!) and macaroons, but have you ever thought to try the healthier versions…
Its almost that time of year again! The crisp cool, air. The kaleidoscope of falling leaves, harvest festivals. Fall is also a time to snuggle up and enjoy some deliciously heartwarming and melt in your mouth meals with the people you love. Or alone, whichever you like. However you like to spend time, no one…
A recent article from AOL Health cites a study from the University of Washington that found that the percentage of obese shoppers is almost 10 times higher at low-cost grocery stores compared with more upscale stores and that poverty is the key reason. The article is basically claiming that obesity is an economic problem. It’s…
Celebrities do crazy things in order to either look “perfect” or to be the desired weight for their role in a movie or tv show. So when it comes to insane diet attempts, celebrities have it in the bag. Let’s go over some of the most unique diets in order to examine the insane way…
So you’re probably thinking of becoming a vegan. Perhaps it’s to lose weight, live a clean lifestyle, or maybe you simply think the consumption of animals is wrong. Whatever your reason, being a vegan isn’t necessarily all that hard if you follow the basic steps needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Once reserved for hippies…