05 Oct 2014
5 Steps for Macrobiotic Beginners
Find out five steps on starting to eat a macrobiotic diet, by Jessica Porter, author of the Hip Chick’s Guide to Macrobiotics (Avery, 2004). …read more
04 Oct 2014
The Relationship Between Smoking And Mental Health
by Elizabeth Seward – Staff Writer Being truly healthy means being healthy in both the mind and the body, but we don’t always have control over every aspect of our mental or physical health. What we can do is navigate the hand we’re dealt and try to create the healthiest version of that reality as
03 Oct 2014
Chocolate…Good for our health?
I want to believe that all chocolate is good for me because it tastes so darn good. I’m actually a chocolaholic ~ wow, it feels good to admit that When it became known that chocolate was actually good for us, it was like, “can I get a halleluiah?!” We rejoiced as women and started to
03 Oct 2014
Are shishito peppers the new trend?
Up until a few days ago, I was annoyed. Week after week, I kept getting these little tasteless peppers from my CSA that I had no idea what to do with. I thought I would try them in my salad raw but there are seeds throughout the body of the pepper which made me feel
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
