Love it or hate it, sun season is undeniably at its peak. While it’s great for getting a tan and going on a nice frolic on the beach, this season also makes people indulge in unhealthy summer foods. If you want to maintain that summer beach body, think twice about eating things commonly found along [...]
Planning for a party out in the sun? Be careful what you include in your summer food menu! Last time, we discussed some of the favorite boardwalk treats that are actually harmful to your body. This time, we’re giving you the healthy alternatives that will definitely make your summer food list both refreshing and delicious! [...]
Last time, we talked about how the keto diet is perfect for maximizing your weight loss when doing a full body cleanse. We also mentioned how a lot of people go on this diet because you can technically eat some fast food and still be okay! However, if you’re in this for your health and [...]
People who care about their health and the environment often choose to eat organic to avoid toxic pesticides. Consumption of pesticides has been linked to mild health conditions like headaches, dizziness, fatigue and nausea to more serious ones like cancer, reproductive and endocrine disruption, respiratory problems, memory loss, inflammation and immune system issues. People who [...]
According to Chinese Medicine, if your liver isn’t healthy, you’re not healthy. The liver performs over 400 functions in the body. It rules metabolism, which affects weight loss, digestive health, the immune system and eye and skin health. The liver helps digest fats, regulate hormones, store essential vitamins and minerals and break down drugs and [...]
Many health conscious people shop at Whole Foods because they trust the high quality of the food they sell. The truth is that Whole Foods may not be as transparent about the quality of their products, as people believe. Whole Foods likes to project an image that their food is clean and sustainable but their [...]
The corporate marketing machine is pretty sneaky about it’s labeling practices, skirting the law to make their products appear healthier than they are. Take one of the most popular foods in the American diet, ketchup. This condiment goes with many popular savory dishes like eggs, French fries, burgers, hot dogs and chicken nuggets. Everyone, especially [...]
The healing and anti inflammatory powers of turmeric have gotten enormous attention lately. Tumeric has been recommended as a natural treatment for inflammatory conditions like arthritis and psoriasis and has even been used as complimentary treatment for cancer. Tumeric is also an antibacterial agent, liver detoxifier and has even been used to treat depression and [...]
While that’s a great start, there’s more you can do to improve your detoxification experience. When you’re trying to rid your body built up toxins, why not also try to limit your exposure of toxins coming in? While we can’t control our exposure to all toxins, there are things we can do in our home [...]
Sugar is one of the most addictive substances known to man. If you want to improve your diet or heal from a health condition, cutting down on sugar is the best start. But before you cut it out completely, it’s important to understand what the different forms of sugar and carbs, what they do to [...]
