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Video: Brew Natural Kombucha Drink to Boost Energy, Detoxify Body

Old-timers may recall a drink made with apple-cider vinegar called “switchel” that was popular in rural America in the early- to mid-20th century. Farmers were known to imbibe this concoction to quench their thirst and to boost their energy while cutting hay or doing other strenuous tasks in the outdoor heat. Today, a similarly fermented

Weight Loss Can Lead to Depression, Says Newest Research

A new study conducted by researchers in the UK and recently published in PLUS ONE found that despite the health benefits and society’s emphasis on feelings of happiness assumed to come with weight loss, those who shed pounds may actually be more depressed.(1) Researchers from the University College London followed 1,979 overweight and obese participants,

Top Wellness Trends for 2014

Health and wellness are topics that get a lot of press because so many people are interested in ways to live happier and longer. Whether you are looking to increase your activity level, eat healthier, de-stress your mind, improve your complexion, remove harmful chemicals out of your lifestyle, reduce pain, lose weight or simply improve

7 Surprisingly Healthy Processed Foods

People who are trying to live a healthy lifestyle have gotten the message loud and clear: processed foods are not good for you! Most coverage of this issue focuses in on the artificial sweeteners, additives, and the massive amounts of sodium and saturated fat many processed foods contain. However, there are a few exceptions to

Top 10 Foods That Detox Your Body and Cleanse Your Liver

Our liver is super important to keep our body healthy and clean. It converts nutrients, burns fat, stores vitamins and minerals, produces proteins and enzymes, and eliminates toxins and other waste materials. It performs so many vital functions that it is no wonder that it’s so prone to disease. Our world is getting more toxic

8 Effective Ways to Enhance Your Eyelashes

Having long fuller lashes is an aspect of beauty desired by many. Eye cosmetics have become common in an attempt to gain the perfect set of eyelashes. However, for most of these eye beauty products, the results are temporary. Do not be discouraged. There are natural ways in which the growth of eyelashes can be

Sweet victory for Mexico beekeepers as Monsanto loses GM permit

by Nina Lakhani – The Guardian A small group of beekeepers in Mexico has inflicted a blow on biotech giant Monsanto, which has halted the company’s ambitions to plant thousands of hectares of soybeans genetically modified to resist the company’s pesticide Roundup. A district judge in the state of Yucatán last month overturned a permit

Top 9 Foods That May Harm Your Brain

The brain is an important organ for life and health. Without it, we would not exist. Keeping the mind well nourished with super foods that support that brain is vital, but staying away from foods that harm the way the brain functions is extremely important too. The guide below will provide information on foods that

21 Surprising Uses for Turmeric

It is no surprise that turmeric is one of the most popular superfoods on the market today. It not only adds wonderful color and flavor to foods, it also has health benefits for treatment of everything from cancer to arthritis. Below, too, are surprising uses for it around the home. Teeth Brightener Adding turmeric to

Top 10 Home Remedies for Acidity that Really Work

Especially if a person’s diet is high in things like spicy food, fat or caffeine, stomach acid/heartburn can be a uncomfortable and all too common thing. Before reaching for the bottle of antacids, however, it is good to know that there are natural alternatives to help keep the acidity at bay. Ten of them are