Category: Blog

  • Not-So-Obvious Ways You Could Be Increasing Your Risk of Catching a Cold

    Not-So-Obvious Ways You Could Be Increasing Your Risk of Catching a Cold

    It’s that time of the year where the common cold is seemingly everywhere! It can feel like we are constantly surrounded by someone with a runny nose or hacking cough. Steering clear of a winter cold or illness can feel like a never-ending battle, and sometimes you can just hope for the best. One of… Read more

  • 4 Natural Oil Treatments for Dry, Winter Hair

    4 Natural Oil Treatments for Dry, Winter Hair

    Winter weather can be harsh on your hair. The dry, cold air can leave you with a flaky scalp, broken hair, and a lot of frizz. Oil treatments are a great way to keep your hair hydrated and healthy through the colder months, but before you rush out to the store to buy the latest… Read more

  • 6 Foods that Fight the Flu

    6 Foods that Fight the Flu

    The seasonal flu is a contagious respiratory illness that spreads from person to person by coughing and sneezing and by touching an object or surface with the flu virus on it. That makes riding the New York City subway a risky undertaking in the wintertime. 🙂 On average, 5 to 20 percent of us will… Read more

  • 11 Things To Know If You Made A Resolution To Get Fit

    11 Things To Know If You Made A Resolution To Get Fit

    So you’ve proclaimed 2019 to be the year you finally get fit. Now what? Between the workout-specific lingo, fancy gear and expensive gadgets, exercise can feel a little bit like an unwelcoming club. But the last thing we want is for you beginners to be discouraged. That’s why we’ve decided to let all newcomers in… Read more

  • How To Clear Your Mind In 10 Minutes Or Less [Infographic]

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. When we engage in prevention and early identification, we can help reduce the burden of mental illness. We all know that we should avoid stress, but life can sure get in the… Read more

  • 3 Sweet Truths About The Health Benefits of Chocolate

    3 Sweet Truths About The Health Benefits of Chocolate

    Today is Valentine’s Day, and it’s no secret that this holiday is filled with lots of sweet indulgences. Heart-shaped chocolate boxes and decadent chocolate desserts are just about everywhere this time of year, causing many of us to wonder if any of these chocolaty treats are actually good for us. Research shows that chocolate can… Read more

  • 4 Reasons to Celebrate Non-GMO Month

    4 Reasons to Celebrate Non-GMO Month

    Did you know that October is officially Non-GMO Month? For almost a decade this month, retail stores nationwide will celebrate the consumer’s right to be informed of foods and products that contain genetically modified organisms, aka GMOs. What exactly are GMOs again? GMOs, or Genetically Modified Organisms, are products of biotechnology (also called genetic engineering,… Read more

  • Don’t Do Away With the Yolk

    Don’t Do Away With the Yolk

    Egg whites and not the yolk, huh!?!? For too long there has been a stigma that the yolk of an egg is high in cholesterol, even though skipping it skimps on the most nutritious part of the egg. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Dietary Guidelines allows eating up to one egg a day, yolk and… Read more

  • DIY Natural Homemade Sunscreen

    DIY Natural Homemade Sunscreen

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  • 7 Must-Have Foods for Natural Beauty Treatments

    7 Must-Have Foods for Natural Beauty Treatments

    Harsh chemicals and unnatural ingredients do not have to be included when treating yourself to a nourishing spa treatment! Skin problems, such as dry skin or acne, can be treated with some of the most effective and natural remedies created at home with just a few ingredients from your kitchen.  I’m constantly mixing up some concoction… Read more