Walnuts are wrinkly, bumpy, double lobed nuts of the Juglandaceae family. The edible kernels we know and love are technically fruits since they are formed within a fleshy green drupe that encloses the hard nut shell. Mild and smooth in taste and texture, walnuts can be enjoyed raw, toasted, and sprinkled atop many dishes and desserts to add some buttery crunch. Walnuts also happen to… [read more]
6 Must Know Natural Remedies For PMS
January 11, 2019 by
Premenstrual syndrome – or PMS for short – refers to a cyclical and recurring set of symptoms that occur 7 to 10 days before the onset of menstruation. Affecting up to 75% of women, PMS crops up in a predictable pattern, although individual symptoms (and their intensity) can vary from month to month. Symptoms Of Premenstrual Syndrome Spanning the physical, emotional, and behavioral, some of… [read more]
10 Single Use Items You Should Never Buy Again & What To Do Instead
January 10, 2019 by
We live in a disposable age. There are so many disposable items being tossed in the trash on a daily basis it makes your head spin. The sad news is that each and every one of those disposable items that get thrown away ends up sitting somewhere – in a landfill, in a river, a lake or an ocean and contributes to pollution. Out of… [read more]
6 Science-Backed Health Benefits of Krill Oil
January 9, 2019 by
Krill are small crustaceans that live in oceans all over the world. Similar in appearance to shrimp, krill are an important link within the food chain since they feed primarily on phytoplankton, and in turn, are fed upon by whales, seals, penguins, squid, and fish. Derived from the tissues of the Antarctic species (Euphausia superba), krill oil provides similar health benefits as fish oil but… [read more]
7 Bromelain Benefits That Will Convince You To Eat More Pineapple
January 8, 2019 by
Pineapples are a fruit like no other. Neither pine nor apple (it’s technically a berry), pineapple plants are low-lying herbaceous perennials that produce a cluster of flowers from a central stem. These flowers – numbering up to 200 individual blooms – fuse together to create the fruit, maturing into a tough rind of interlocking hexagons. Topped with a spiky crown, these tropical specimens are aromatic… [read more]
20 Cedar Oil Uses For Your Home, Garden & Skin
January 7, 2019 by
Are you feeling disillusioned with the “health” products pedalled by big chain stores? This merchandise might look appealing, but many lotions, cosmetics, and even medical treatments contain far more than what appears on their cheerful labels – added ingredients that might have potentially toxic effects on your system. If you want to make a positive change for your health, it’s time to strip down your… [read more]
Homemade Melatonin Gummies For Regular, Restful Sleep
January 4, 2019 by
Getting enough sleep is instrumental to overall health and wellness. According to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, more than 1 in 3 adults in America are coming up short on sleep regularly. Unfortunately, a lack of sleep can drain energy, put a dent in productivity and increase the risk of a number of diseases such as diabetes and high… [read more]
10 Last Minute Gifts You Can Make In No Time At All
December 20, 2018 by
No matter how organized you are, no matter how far in advance you plan your holiday gift giving, you’ll always forget someone or something. Or maybe a parcel has got lost in the mail and you need to come up with a last minute gift in supersonic time. This post is here to help you. Below we round up some of the best tutorials published… [read more]
35 Brilliant Gift Ideas For The Health & Wellness Lover
December 18, 2018 by
Finding the right gift for the people you care about is far from easy, especially when you add the pressure of the approaching holidays. The good news is that there are more options than ever for sourcing gifts for the health and wellness lover. Whether your friend spends every Sunday morning on a long run or instead prefers to master her meditation routine, at least… [read more]
How To Make Your Own Natural Beeswax Candles
December 17, 2018 by
I love the look and smell of real beeswax candles. As a candle lover, I am drawn to the soft, filtering light they emit and, the fragrance. However, as studies show, artificial fragrances can have a negative impact on our health. Commercial candles are full of artificial fragrances. A 2001 EPA study shows that candles with more fragrance in them produce more soot, which can lead to… [read more]
