While there are many great forms of exercise you can choose to get into shape, most require a significant investment in either equipment or a lengthy commitment to a gym membership contract. This is why resistance bands are a perfect … Continue reading →

While stereotypes never fit all people, they do tend to have a core of truth. For example, we usually associate Asian cultures with being very health-conscious. The Eastern world, after all, developed most of the spiritual healing methods that sought to strengthen the connection between mind and body. The body truly was treated like a temple. But obesity is an undiscriminating enemy, and, as many people in China are finding out, stereotypes don’t prevent weight again. Continue reading →

Although a cup of hot chocolate is probably the first thing you think about on a cold winter’s day, it is more beneficial to reach for a cup of green tea instead. Not only is green tea warm and flavorful, … Continue reading →

Your eye sight is essential to what you do, and if you’re a healthy eater, the chances are good that your sense of sight could last well into your senior years. Continue reading →

This guest post is written by Kristen Campbell.  After being diagnosed with a severe intolerance to gluten and to casein (milk protein) in her mid twenties, Kristen changed her life to follow a gluten-free diet. She found that by avoiding … Continue reading →

Here we are in the second week of January and that’s right – it’s a New Year! Time to take stock of your life; are you where you want to be? If not, the new year is a great time … Continue reading →

Back in the day our parents used to tell us to “eat our greens” – but what about the incredible benefits offered by purple veggies? These beautifully hued vegetables offer a host of nutrients, and should definitely be a part … Continue reading →

Ever wonder why we all gain weight over the winter? Sure, some of the blame can fall on the trifecta of indulgent holidays – Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s – but that’s not the only reason. Sometimes the weather is … Continue reading →