We live in a less than perfect world, and our environment is packed with toxic substances that can be detrimental to our health. Our bodies have a built-in detoxification system to help keep us healthy. But, with the excess of toxins that we encounter on a daily basis, its capabilities can sometimes be overstretched. When […]
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5 Most Common Reasons People Give Up On Their Diet
Many people find themselves wanting to go on a diet to lose extra pounds gained over the holidays. Gym membership skyrocket around January or February, and Google searches for the latest diets are on the rise as people seek to shrink their waistlines. Yet, after a few months, most people have quit their diets and […]
5 resources which show how different countries deal with Cannabis
Once upon a time drugs were something of a taboo subject. More recently, things have changed. We seem to be moving further away from the strict approaches that we once all knew, and to a more progressive culture. Countries from all around the world deal with drugs in different ways. Today’s post takes a glimpse […]
10 Easy Healthy Diet Hacks
Eating healthy doesn’t mean you need to have the time (or energy) to prep and cook elaborate meals at home. The key to eating healthy and staying healthy is making lifestyle changes that become good habits. Incorporating a few diet hacks into your routine now will lessen the time you spend planning nutritious meals later. […]
The Importance of Omega-3 Fats to Overall Health
Most people have heard about the necessity of including omega-3 fats in their diets, but they are unsure of the food sources that supply them. Busy work schedules and long days tempt people to eat quick and easy meals from a fast food restaurant or pre-made dinners from the freezer. A steady diet of “manufactured” […]
Different Types of Essential Oils (A Quick Guide)
Essential oils are the aromatic oils which are derived from various plants by the process of steam distillation. Since these oils contain aromatic compounds they have a strong fragrance. While oils can be derived from almost all plants by separating the water based components from the oil, only some of these oils are used in […]