Think water is enough to clean those veggies of yours? Think again. Pesticides have been engineered to resist water, so one brisk rinse under the faucet just won’t cut it anymore. You really have to CLEAN your fruits, vegetables and grains in order to rid them of harmful chemicals for your body. Over the years […]
Skip that pricey gym membership and drop the heavy equipment. It is time to rev up your fitness routine with a portable and cheap cardio workout that just so happens to be an old childhood favorite: jumping rope. Jumping rope is not an activity relegated to playgrounds alone. Professional boxers swear by the benefits of […]
It is time to get to know your body. Many people do not understand a lot of the functions our body does or why it does them. Our bodies, however, are smarter than we think, and can turn on us at the drop of a hat. Let’s just say paying attention to your body pays […]
Fall is the perfect time for homemade soup. One of my favorite recipes to make is a Korean tofu miso soup. I have been making it for years and I would like to share it from my table to yours. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do, enjoy. What you will need: […]
Discover a great new way to walk around town or boost your next hike with Nordic walking. Using these great Nordic walking poles is a great way to increase your heart rate during a low impact workout. The typical walker will use about 70% of their muscles, while a Nordic walker will use up to […]
Spice up your next salad without the extra calories. Adding in a little green like arugula is a great way to add a little flavor to your next meal. Arugula leaves may look like tiny spinach or your everyday lettuce leaves, but they are so much more. In fact, arugula is closer in nutritious value […]
Edelweiss is more than just a wonderful song from The Sound of Music–it is a blossoming flower that packs a punch. This flower, found along the ridges of the Himalayan and Alpine mountains, is known to be one of the best kept cosmetics secrets to date. The active ingredient in edelweiss is leontopodium alpinum. It […]
Many people suffer from seasonal allergies, mostly during the fall and early winter months. The key is to figure out what is causing the allergies, and deal with them accordingly, rather than avoiding the outdoors altogether. The number one contributor to seasonal allergies is ragweed. It is the most commonly found weed across the southern, […]
If you are looking to get involved locally or on a grand scale with a great non-profit organization, Habitat for Humanity is a great one to join! Habitat for Humanity works to “eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action”. The non-profit was founded […]
Do you Jojoba? If you do not, now is a great time to start and here’s why. Jojoba oil is natural, safe, effective and pretty much has everyone in the skincare industry buzzing with excitement. What is this strange sounding oil exactly? Jojoba oil is actually not an oil at all. It has the same […]
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