What is junk food? Junk food is defined as a finely processed food with minimal nutritional value. They have empty calories. In other words, they provide minimal macronutrients to the body. Junk food is usually high in salt, sugar, and fat. These foods range from convenience foods to fast foods. The term junk food is the broad umbrella [...]
Are you or somebody you know suffering from Hashimoto’s disease or Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis? Even if you are just suspecting it to be true, you must have a lot of questions and you must feel a bit uneasy at the least. It’s worth mentioning that in order to be sure about it, you would need TPO antibodies [...]
Opening a coffee shop in your local area is a dream come true for many entrepreneurs. Just imagine – residents of your local town stopping in on their way to work for a cup of java and their favorite pastry, chatting with the other patrons and starting their day off in a friendly environment. You can [...]
Most parents rue the day their child learned the word “mine.” That single word can transform a magnanimous toddler into a greedy child. Almost all kids pass through a phase of gimme-gimmes, when every item they touch becomes part of their personal wealth. However, without parent intervention, the seemingly harmless gimme-gimmes can develop into selfishness and [...]
Auto blogger Alex Perdikis recently posed an interesting question: Is there a green car in your future? Sales of the current breed of green car plummeted last year, but surged since then. Industry experts by no means believe the plummet was a bad sign for the future eco-friendly vehicles. In fact, innovative manufacturers are working on [...]
You’re going along in life like normal and then you take a glance in the mirror or see a photo of yourself and notice it: your smile isn’t as white as it used to be. You try to write it off as no big deal, but in a world of teeth whitening treatments, why put up [...]
Almost every homeowner places a high value on having a weed-free, thick, beautiful lawn. It provides space for recreation, adds beauty to the home, and serves as a manifestation of our prowess as a landscaper. Yet we all struggle to reach this ideal, and we often end up in a years-long cycle of repairs and patching [...]
Image source: Sydney hosts a wide range of events throughout the year. You can participate in activities regardless of the season and time of the year. Everyone needs a break from their hectic routine once in a while and not everyone can afford an international trip to the exotic beaches of Hawaii or fly off to [...]
The best way to rid your life of drugs and alcohol is through a program that is right for you. Of course, there are many Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs to choose from. The following are a few tips on your rehabilitation, so you will have the best chance of success. "The best way to [...]
When you're going on vacation, you want a smartphone that can keep up with the demands you put on it. The phone needs a fast processor that won't overheat when you're taking a series of images; you need to be able to see what you're taking a picture of, and you want camera features that adjust [...]
Around 50 percent of Americans snore, some occasionally, others every night. If you’re a snorer, you know what havoc it can wreak on your own sleep, not to mention that of your bed partner. Snoring happens when your airways become clogged or obstructed while you sleep. This happens because the deeper you sleep, the more your [...]
Many people become alarmed when they hear genetic carrier screening commonly because they do not understand what it is. Genetic carrier screening is a blood test performed on individuals planning to conceive a child or are already expecting a child. The results of this test tell your doctor if you carry a gene that may lead [...]
The internet has an incredible amount of information available to anyone with access. It has a proven ability to save time and money, and in the case of medical information, it has even saved lives. There are countless stories of people who have used the internet to locate information to improve their health and treat potentially [...]
Humans are incredibly good at building things – it’s one of our defining characteristics as a species, after all. But unfortunately, we’re also incredibly good at destroying things, and every building that is erected in a formerly green space destroys the vegetated footprint that was there originally. While it’s not possible to completely replace what was [...]
Being a homeowner comes with lots of responsibility for most individuals. You will want to be sure that you keep your property clean and tidy at all times and work to do routine tasks that will allow your home to stay in good condition. There are many things you can do that will enable you to [...]
Many people are of the opinion that things like hurricanes are making the consequences of our changing climate crystal clear. To that end, it might be a bit tempting to be of the mind that stricter standards for emissions and investments in renewable energy might lead us to a future that is not as stormy. However, [...]
Image Source: Danver Stainless Outdoor Kitchens Barbecuing is perhaps the most quintessentially outdoor activity that there is. Just the word immediately conjures images of flavorful smoke wafting skyward on a beautiful sunny day. Even in barbecue restaurants, where the service and eating may be done indoors, much of the cooking may take place outside. Of course, this [...]
Nearly every human activity has an impact on our environment. Some are so disruptive to Earth's fragile ecosystems that our planet may eventually lose the ability to support human life. Eco-Friendly Cities Offers the Promise of Sustainable Growth Rapid increases in population and development damage the environment. In these areas deforestation, pollution, and over consumption of scare resources [...]
According to data published by The World Counts Organization, humanity as a whole collects and uses over 55 billion tons of the planet's resources each year, and this number is growing. Many of these resources are what are known as non-renewables, which means that it could take thousands, or millions of years for these resources to [...]
These days, many for-profit corporations have more on their mind than solely making profits. Corporate staff are now creating ways to give back to their communities and the world by innovative benevolent programs, opportunity-granting charities, and volunteer efforts. Many times customers are also called on to participate and have a voice in helping to create a [...]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's new solar technology is expected to have a significant impact on your future home HVAC systems. Homeowners are always looking for new and affordable avenues of sources of power, heat and water, like an energy saving tankless water heater. However, such technology often comes with a high price tag. Cost has always [...]
No thanks to technology, our lifestyle is getting more and more sedentary. Enjoying our smartphone, iPads, laptops, and television requires us to do one thing—to sit down. In fact, studies show that on average people sit for up to 7.7 hours a day. Now that is a lot of time spent sitting down. Other than technology, [...]
It might feel like an odd time to be alive when green marketing comes to the world of mattresses, but alternative materials are here and consumers are naturally asking about their impact. That’s a good thing! Choice is good, and the overall cost of a mattress has gone down over time. Mattresses themselves have also gone [...]
Sponsored Post: I received a jar of Molecule 32 Glow Natural Facial Moisturizer to sample and provide an honest review. All opinions are my own. I suffered from very dry skin for most of my life--especially during the cold winter months. When I was growing up, my mother used to lather petroleum jelly on my face and [...]
