There’s no running away from the fact that staying fit and healthy is important for everyone. However, most people neglect their health due to busy schedules and planned routines throughout the day. However, if you manage to pull out even 30 minutes from your daily routine for a good workout session, it will have a profound [...]
Most vacations seem to have a few core things in common: everyone wants to eat a lot, and lounge around for a while. While there’s nothing wrong with doing this from time to time, health oriented couples don’t usually play that way. If you and your other half are interested in maintaining your healthy lifestyle even [...]
It’s the buzzword it seems everyone is saying—mindfulness. When you think of mindfulness, you may think of hippies, granola, and frolicking in a meadow. But what does mindfulness really mean? The very definition of mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, [...]
Nothing says freedom like jumping in the car and taking a road trip. With the breeze flowing in your hair and the open road ahead of you, your options are virtually endless. Unfortunately, a broken-down vehicle or an illness can quickly put a damper on your excursion. From obstacles in the road to unhealthy snacks, a [...]
On one of my many life-changing trips to Jamaica, West Indies, I wandered into a local Ital foods shop. After browsing their extensive menu of healthy elixirs, I experienced the unique pleasure of drinking a delicious creamy, white health drink called soursop juice. The proprietor extolled the health benefits of soursop fruit, so I tried to drink this healthy beverage as often [...]
Living holistically is about honoring the human body’s natural needs and balance while respecting the greater natural world. Finding and living this equilibrium has many benefits. "Living holistically is about bringing balance into everyday life, the body and the surrounding world." Here are 10 awesome reasons why holistic life is really worthwhile: 1. Flushes your [...]
I love organic blackberries but they are often so expensive that I usually wait until they are available at a lower price to really indulge in their juicy, sweet goodness in the delicious ways that I want to. Blackberries are one of my favorite fruits for good reasons--they are nutritional powerhouses. With their deep blue color, blackberries have one of the highest antioxidant levels of [...]
Many people are concerned about improving their health. Exercise plays a huge part in staying in shape and diet is massively important too. Rather than eating whole foods, people elect to juice their way to health. However, like starting a new exercise regimen, those who are beginner juicers are prone to make mistakes. Here are top tips [...]
Like me, I’m sure you worry a lot about the health and fitness of your family! You want everyone to eat good, wholesome food. You want to have plenty of energy. And you’re suspicious of all the unnatural chemicals in the products you use around the house – not to mention in the medication you give [...]
My friends and family often make comments about how large my salads are. I just smile and say "Salads are good for you" and keep on chewing! Flavorful, crunchy, multi-textured salads are probably my favorite food. I eat them every day. I love to make all kinds of healthy, nutritious salads, and I often make very big [...]
Nobody can predict what life will throw at you, but that should not prevent you from being ready in case of emergency. An emergency can take shape in many forms. Emergencies arise from severe weather, sudden illness, accidents, etc. It is truly mind-boggling how we make it through the day with all the dangers surrounding us. [...]
