An exercise ball is a great, and truly inexpensive addition to a home gym. For years I had to house my gym equipment in closets, and pull everything out each time I wanted to exercise. I am very fortunate to actually have a space completely dedicated to exercise now, but…
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For many of us, exercising regularly and eating in a healthy manner is something we are committed to, or at least have the best of intentions of being committed to. Some days are easier than others, and some weeks can be completely out of whack when it comes to achieving…
By this point we have all heard different bits and pieces about how getting at least a certain amount of sunlight directly on your skin can be good for you. There are many making claims to this effect, but what I have gathered is it is actually best to get…
There are plenty of natural remedies that are promoted for very specific ailments. One of the best known example of this is St. John’s Wort, which has been shown to ease depression, and studies are being conducted to ascertain if it works to help seasonal affective disorder. However, while their…
I always think how delicious those parfaits look behind the glass counter at cafes. Of course since I am in a café, I skip the healthy option and go for the heavy duty treat like pumpkin loaf, or pain au chocolate. Well, after all it is a special treat if…
You may not be aware of it but many mattresses are made with materials that can be harmful to the health of your family and yourself. For example, mattress components are sometimes made with petroleum derivatives and other chemicals found to be toxic are ingredients used to make mattresses flame…