Heartburn is a burning sensation felt in the chest, upper central abdomen, or just behind the breast bone. It occurs when stomach acids flow back up into the esophagus, the tube that transports food from the mouth to the stomach. Normally when we swallow, muscles in the lower esophagus relax so that food and drink can be carried to the stomach, and then tighten up… [read more]
Going Zero Waste: 30 Easy Swaps To Going (Almost) Waste Free
April 24, 2018 by
Adopting a zero waste lifestyle means reducing the amount of waste you generate on an individual level in order to minimize the environmental impact of consumerism. Ideally, zero wasters seek to send nothing they purchase to landfills. With an emphasis on reducing, reusing, and recycling, as well as the repairability, durability, and sustainability of everyday products, proponents of the zero waste lifestyle often “precycle” too… [read more]
6 Best Travel Coffee Mugs & Why You Desperately Need One
April 12, 2018 by
Image Credit: MyHomeIdeas Stainless Steel Bamboo Travel Mug As one of the most popular beverages in the world, coffee holds a special place in our daily routines. And unlike most things that people love to love, coffee is actually quite good for you. Whether it’s the intoxicating aroma, the injection of caffeine, or just the divine mixture of heavenly flavors, coffee is an absolute necessity… [read more]
St. John’s Wort: Nature’s Anti-Depressant & So Much More
April 12, 2018 by
St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a flowering perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. With opposite oblong leaves that are light green in color, St. John’s wort is so named due to its yellow flowers coming into bloom on June 24, the birthday of John the Baptist. The foliage is dotted with small translucent specks that make the leaves appear perforated when held up… [read more]
8 Reasons You Should Add Mongongo Oil To Your Beauty Regime
April 11, 2018 by
Schinziophyton rautanenii, commonly known as mongongo or manketti, is a large spreading tree that resides in the woody hills and sandy dunes of subtropical southern Africa. The mongongo produces an egg-shaped fruit comprised of a thin layer of flesh around a hard shell; within the shell is a nutrient-dense nut. The mongongo nut is a staple food for the area and has been consumed by… [read more]
10 Superfood Powders You Need In Your Kitchen
April 9, 2018 by
The term ‘superfood’ is defined as a nutrient-dense food that also provides medicinal and therapeutic benefits. Packed with vital vitamins, minerals, and plant chemicals, these foods can also help ward off chronic disease while supporting overall physical and mental wellbeing. When superfoods are rendered into a powdered extract, they become incredibly easy to incorporate into your daily food and drink. We’ve rounded up the best… [read more]
5 Reasons You Should Start Eating Tiger Nuts + 12 Best Recipes
April 5, 2018 by
Yellow nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus) is a perennial grass-like plant that grows up to three feet tall. Also known as chufa sedge, earth almond, and nut grass, the simple and unassuming foliage of C. esculentus is often mistaken for a weed. Beneath the soil, however, are a vast network of rhizomes, tubers, and basal bulbs; a single yellow nutsedge plant can produce anywhere from hundreds to… [read more]
8 Best Reusable Water Bottles To Help Save The Planet
March 13, 2018 by
Around the world, one million plastic bottles are purchased every minute. That’s about 20,000 bottles bought and sold per second and an unbelievable 525.6 trillion per year. As our insatiable thirst for portable, single use plastic bottles continues to rise, so does the impact of throwaway plastics. The Life Cycle of a Plastic Bottle The making of plastic bottles begins with oil. The majority of… [read more]
4 Reasons To Eat Eggshells, How To Do It & 12 Other Uses
March 7, 2018 by
Fried, scrambled, poached, and boiled, eggs are an incredibly versatile food that are packed with vitamins, minerals, protein, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids. Although the yolk and whites are usually the reason we crack open an egg, the eggshell itself is truly a marvel of Mother Nature. Composed of 95% of calcium carbonate crystals, the eggshell is covered with as many as 17,000 tiny pores… [read more]
How To Use Essential Oils Safely When You’re Pregnant
February 28, 2018 by
When you become pregnant, there is a whole laundry list of dos and don’ts to get acquainted with. Do take prenatal vitamins, schedule regular visits with your obstetrician, drink lots of water and eat plenty of protein. Don’t eat processed foods like hot dogs, avoid high-mercury fish like tuna, no raw eggs or offal, and limit your caffeine intake. No to amusement park rides and… [read more]
