This is a great quick-look poster with a few of the many things you can do with that coconut oil you bought that’s just sitting around. It is not appropriate for high-heat cooking, other than that, at my house we use it for everything. Oil pulling, teeth brushing, hair frizz, baking, sauteing, nail fungus, dandruff,… Continue reading Uses of Coconut Oil
Category: Health
Sexy Leg Workout
There is no better way to complete your goals by challenging yourself, so why not? There is no better trainer than ourselves, and let’s faceit, if you don’t do it, no else will do it for you. The best part is, you don’t need anything else but yourself to hit a whole range of lower… Continue reading Sexy Leg Workout
15 Facts You Didn’t Know About The Brain
The human brain is the most amazing and baffling organ of our body, as well as the source of many mysteries. Although the human brain makes only 2 percent of our body weight it has over 100,000 miles of blood vessels! It’s the source of every pain we feel, and yet it doesn’t have any… Continue reading 15 Facts You Didn’t Know About The Brain
Test Can Help Determine Risk of Autism in Newborns
By Ed Stannard [email protected] / Twitter: @edstannardnhr NEW HAVEN — A screening test performed on a newborn’s placenta can help determine the risk of that child developing autism, according to research at the Yale School of Medicine reported today. Knowing that there is a high risk of autism in a newborn child gives the parents a chance… Continue reading Test Can Help Determine Risk of Autism in Newborns
How to Continue On after a Tragedy
Walking around in the aftermath of yesterday’s tragedy I heard people say over and over, “I can’t believe this happened here in Boston.” Most tragedies seem distant and removed. Until tragedy lands on our front door. For those of us who have ever considered Boston to be home, yesterday’s explosions shook many to the core.… Continue reading How to Continue On after a Tragedy
Make Your Own Homemade Exfoliator
I have acne-prone skin. I have that terrible hormonal adult acne which means whenever that female monthly time comes around, I have breakouts mostly around my chin. Well, the past few months have been very stressful which resulted in my skin and body reacting in some very extreme ways. One of the most annoying body… Continue reading Make Your Own Homemade Exfoliator
Sleep or Die?
Trying to do more, be more and achieve more has always been an American trait. If we can do more with less, we have achieved the accolade of all accolades. Many people talk of how they don’t sleep enough but “they are getting a lot done.” Startup businesses talk about sleepless nights. College students have… Continue reading Sleep or Die?
Why I Want to Stay Fit
We all want to look our best. And while a lot of people start going to the gym for swimsuit season, looking good in a swim suit is not my motivation behind setting the alarm clock early and hitting the street for an early run. For me, staying strong and fit isn’t just about today. Staying healthy… Continue reading Why I Want to Stay Fit
Crash Dieting
I recently returned from a week long vacation where I ate and drank whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. While it made for a free-spirited break from real life, upon returning home, I find my body feels sluggish and my jeans are a bit tighter than I would prefer. Yikes! The internet offers no shortage… Continue reading Crash Dieting
My Favorite Supplement for Healthy Nails
If you suffer from brittle nails that have a hard time growing, you may want to check this supplement out. It’s called Biotin and it helps with hair and nail growth. The hair growth may take some time noticing, but you will begin to see almost immediate results for nail strength and growth. I discovered… Continue reading My Favorite Supplement for Healthy Nails
The Top 10 Worst Possible Foods To Eat For People With Diabetes
Seems like the rule of thumb for food is: “If it tastes good, it’s not good for you.” So much of our good and bad eating habits have to do with the type of foods we were raised around, and our views of food as fuel and sustenance as well as a pleasurable, sensual act… Continue reading The Top 10 Worst Possible Foods To Eat For People With Diabetes
Oil Therapy
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve developed quite the fixation with different types of oils for cooking, aromatherapy, beauty aides, and alternative medicine. So, I just wanted to take the time out to highlight some of my favorite oils and how I’ve found them helpful in my daily needs. Coconut Oil: Organic, Unrefined, Cold-Pressed, Extra Virgin… Continue reading Oil Therapy