Just because you are going coffee-free doesn’t mean you have to lose all of your energy. Give these herbs a try and see if they provide the perking up that you need to get through the day! If you’re cutting coffee out of your diet, or at least trying to cut down on coffee, you […]
Collagen is the most plentiful protein in the human body. It makes up between 25% and 35% of your body’s total protein content. Collagen is in the body’s connective tissue, joints, ligaments, and tendons. It is a structural component and essential to many parts of the body, including your hair. You might have heard that […]
After a long, hot summer, the cooler, crisp temperatures of early fall can come as a welcome relief. But with the changing leaves and cooler temperatures comes a less than welcome visitor, fall allergies. Fall Allergies The onset of fall is especially difficult for those who suffer from allergies to mold and ragweed. But it’s […]
Some fruits and veggies may trigger seasonal allergies similar to hay fever. Learn which foods to avoid and which nutrients may help counter those symptoms in this article!
If you’re a stay-at-home mom, whether you care for one child or ten, you know that you never really get a minute to yourself. That can make it difficult to find time to fit in an exercise or fitness routine. If you want to stay strong and active, it’s important to find workouts that can […]
Do you find that you have puffy eyes or a puffy face when you wake up in the morning? You’re not alone. If you’ve been wondering how to reduce a puffy face after waking up, read on for suggestions about putting green tea on your face, green tea serums, and other green tea products and […]
When the words “western diet” are spoken, what does this phrase evoke? Like most people, images of greasy pizza, hamburgers, and chicken wings start dancing in your head. And while there’s nothing wrong with occasionally indulging in this sort of fare, there’s a reason that comfort foods like these are not associated with good health […]
Plant-based diets have existed for as long as human society. Vegetarian and vegan food traditions serve many purposes. Some exist to meet the purity requirements of a religion. Others serve to help poverty-stricken regions stay fed when there aren’t enough resources to produce cattle. Still, others exist to help people reduce calories (compared to meat-heavy […]
With summer at its peak, more people are taking advantage of the warm weather to get out and run. But with the higher temperatures, and sedentary lifestyles that many of us live each day, we quickly find that shortness of breath when running is a common occurrence. Is this a medical condition, merely a fact […]
Thermogenesis is the production of heat in the body. This occurs naturally when the body converts calories found in the food of our digestive tract or the fat located beneath our skin into energy. This energy can then go towards regulating our internal temperature, or keeping the brain or body active. With your busy schedule […]
