Category: Health

Mental and Physical Benefits of Music

Mental and Physical Benefits of Music

You might have noticed that music can boost your mood or help you focus on the task at hand sometimes. It might have also helped you run that extra mile you thought you were too tired for, or fall asleep… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Mental Health, Videos
Understanding Supplements for Maximizing Body Building Workouts

Understanding Supplements for Maximizing Body Building Workouts

Guest Post: Katherine Flowers of BodyTrack Choosing the right supplement to optimize your workout can be difficult. Most individuals believe everyone needs to take in every single nutrient in order to help them build their muscles. This is actually far… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Health, Lifestyle, Personal Care, Strength Training, Weight Loss
Dangers of microwave ovens known for decades, were once banned in Russia

Dangers of microwave ovens known for decades, were once banned in Russia

Microwaving food may be a matter of convenience in today’s fast-paced times, but many health-conscious people are aware of the health dangers brought on by the “need” for such expediency. From being linked to causing cancers to severely compromising the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Home
Can you name the 3 Omega’s? Part 3 – DHA

Can you name the 3 Omega’s? Part 3 – DHA

The term Omega-3 fatty acids are describing 3 fats: ALA, EPA & DHA.  Omega-3s are considered essential fatty acids, meaning that they cannot be synthesized by the human body – except for a limited ability by mammals.  Omega-3 fatty acids… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine
Homemade and Healthy Fruit Snacks Kids Will Actually Eat

Homemade and Healthy Fruit Snacks Kids Will Actually Eat

Kids are bombarded by bad food choices in every color, shape and size.  They make everything so cute and tempting to lure in our young children.  Advertisers make food seem so fun.  What’s a mom to do to serve up… 0 Shares | | Posted in Child Care, Food, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Recipes
Good Mood Foods: Don’t Worry be Happy

Good Mood Foods: Don’t Worry be Happy

The old adage, “You are what you eat” is becoming increasingly true. What we choose to eat and when we eat it has a huge impact on how we feel. Here’s a fun list of foods you should eat to… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Health, Home, Lifestyle, Medicine, News, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Recipes
Emotional vs. Conscious Eating

Emotional vs. Conscious Eating

Today is the day I refocus my energy on conscious eating.  The holidays are over, my children are back in school and the decorations are safely tucked away.  My Pilates machine is back in place and quite stark in comparison… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
Rethink the Pink Aims at Helping Women Restore & Preserve Their Health

Rethink the Pink Aims at Helping Women Restore & Preserve Their Health

The annual Women’s International Summit for Health runs for 40 days January through March and grows in popularity each year. In 2014, WISH presents the Rethink the Pink summit (affiliate link), starting on January 29 and aiming at raising awareness… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Nutrition, Personal Care
Personal Trainers: Get the Competitive Edge

Personal Trainers: Get the Competitive Edge

Guest Author: Katherine Flowers of BodyTrack Working out without someone to guide you can be very challenging. You might be trying to motivate and push yourself more each day without seeing any progress on the scale or without improving your… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Health, Health, Lifestyle, News, Personal Care, Strength Training, Weight Loss
Woman diagnosed with breast cancer goes on raw food diet, no longer needs chemotherapy

Woman diagnosed with breast cancer goes on raw food diet, no longer needs chemotherapy

After her breast cancer diagnosis, one woman decided to go raw during her medical treatment, reinforcing the power behind making healthier choices. Rolene Sher, or RawLean, as she’s known in the raw food community, went 90% raw and says “I… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Health, Nutrition, Videos