Archive for August, 2011

Herbs for Better Health

Herbs for Better Health

Written by on August 22, 2011 in Health

For many Americans, the potential of herbalism has yet to be unlocked. Although uncommon in the United States, the World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that 80% of the world’s population relies on herbal medicine for some sort of primary care. It is also interesting to note that for thousands of years herbs have been […]

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Top 5 Benefits of Owning a Pet

Top 5 Benefits of Owning a Pet

Written by on August 16, 2011 in Health

Psychologists, veterinarians, and researches can all agree on one thing: there are endless benefits of owning a pet. The top 5 reasons every person or family should own a pet: 1. Most importantly, pets provide us with friendship, love, and affection. Having an always loyal companion is great way to beat off mild depression or […]

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Eat Healthier with Smaller Portions

Eat Healthier with Smaller Portions

Written by on August 15, 2011 in Health

Americans love to eat, but being healthy starts with smaller portions! Learn how to correctly portion healthy foods to improve your diet and nutrition in this free video. According to wellness expert Lisa La Barr, we should use our two fists to determine how much food to eat per meal. When we feel satisfied, not […]

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Top 10 Worst Drinks

Top 10 Worst Drinks

Written by on August 9, 2011 in Nutrition with 0 Comments

Natalie counts down the 10 worst popular drinks. Chances are if you eat an average American diet, you drank at least three of these today. In a fast food nation, eating healthy food becomes difficult to do. Yet a poor diet contributes to low energy, obesity, stress, health problems and high medical bills. If you […]

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Top 10 Worst Foods

Top 10 Worst Foods

Written by on August 8, 2011 in Health with 0 Comments

Natalie counts down the 10 worst foods you could eat. Chances are if you eat an average American diet, you ate at least three of these unhealthy foods today. In a fast food nation, eating healthy food becomes difficult to do. Yet a poor diet contributes to low energy, obesity, stress, health problems and high […]

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Surprising Ways That Stress Affects the Body

Surprising Ways That Stress Affects the Body

Written by on August 2, 2011 in Featured, Mind

Stress is a disease that plagues everyone whether it is caused by work, school, relationships, or the future. These powerful forces can be caused by virtually any situation, and can even stem from internal thoughts. Stress can be defined as “a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a […]

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