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03 Oct 2014
What Not to Eat While Studying and Why
Your brain is the most energy hungry organ in the human body. And the brain requires the highestquality, most energy rich fuel when it is learning something new. The types of foods you eat when you are studying have a direct impact on the amount of information you will be able to retain. The common
03 Oct 2014
10 of the Best Essential Oils for Treating All Kinds of Illnesses
Like many other wholistic remedies, essential oils are a great way to improve overall health, treat cold and flu symptoms, calm nerves, elevate your mood and generally create a world that just all around smells better. You could spend a fortune purchasing specialized essential oil blends that have been developed to treat specific ailments. These
03 Oct 2014
Raw Organic Cacao vs Cocoa: 5 Amazing Benefits of Making The Switch
What is a Superfood? Superfoods are just as they sound – foods that contain quantities that are significantly higher of minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, and other immune-boosting, disease fighting and anti-aging properties. Some are whole foods that are eaten every day that you’ve probably tried at one time or another (blueberries, broccoli, even potatoes). Other superfoods
03 Oct 2014
3 Ways to Deal with the Fear of Failure
Everyone wants success, but not everyone finds it. Failure can come often when our goals are lofty and worthwhile. And with failure, sometimes the fear of failure begins to dog us. So let’s take a look at a few ways in which we can beat this fear. #1 Don’t Fixate On Your Failures Failure isn’t
03 Oct 2014
7 Benefits of White Tea for Weight Loss
Most people are aware of the benefits to be had from drinking black or green tea, but far fewer people are familiar with white tea. Although all three teas come from the same plant, the difference lies in when they are harvested and how they are processed. White tea is harvested first from the very
03 Oct 2014
Top 5 Non-Dairy Sources of Calcium
Whether out of medical necessity or because of personal preference, many people opt to forgo dairy in their diet. In fact, about one million Americans are vegan, meaning they not only refrain from eating meat, but from all animal-derived foods such as eggs and dairy.(1) Others may be lactose-intolerant or simply not enjoy the taste
03 Oct 2014
Spicy Pakistani Spinach Potatoes
Years ago my good friend Shane taught me how to make this dish at her home. She estimated her ingredients when she cooked, but tried to help me measure the portions. Shane is an excellent cook and I had the pleasure of enjoying many of her home cooked foods over the years. Shane’s spinach potato
03 Oct 2014
How does Forgiveness Enhance Mental Health?
Forgiveness is a gift, not just for you, but for the people you forgive. There’s always a chance that the grace we grant, can return to us. Life is full of surprises! Yet, those who have hurt us, may or may not ever apologize. Nevertheless, holding anger, according to recent research, can cause illness. These
03 Oct 2014
7 Common Hidden Toxins Hanging Out in Your Kitchen That You Should Know
The kitchen is the place you create nourishing foods and beverages for the family. It is even the place, you gather during mealtimes to help your family and friends bond while sharing some good laughs. The kitchen is also the place where several toxins live creating an unsafe environment for you and your love ones.
03 Oct 2014
4 Powerful Ways How Yoga and Meditation Benefit Your Health
Yoga and meditation originated in India, and are a fundamental aspect of the Hindu way of life. According to Indian tradition, Lord Shiva, one of the Hindu trinity is said to have bestowed yoga to humanity to help them attain to mukti or nirvana. Besides being a path to enlightenment, yoga and meditation also have
