Real Wellness
If you’ve ever felt tingling, crawling or tugging sensations in your legs, seemingly for no reason at all, you might have thought you were going crazy. These feelings may keep you from sitting still or interrupt your sleep. It turns out that there’s a name for it — doctors have dubbed this mysterious occurrence, which […]
Living a healthy lifestyle isn’t always easy, and it can weigh heavily on the wallet. Organic food can cost a pretty penny and holistic healthcare models are often paid out of pocket. It’s no surprise that money can be a major source of stress. Money is a central topic in our lives. We talk about […]
It’s painful to watch loved ones suffering with chronic health problems, such as food intolerances, headaches, allergies, digestive pain and menstrual issues. We wish there was something we could do to help. Unfortunately, when we do have ideas about what may help our loved ones experience better health, they don’t want to make changes. The […]
Dried fruits and berries are a commonly known — and loved — ingredient found in most kitchens. They’re a great source of fiber and vitamins when purchased unsweetened and raw. They also make a great replacement to sugary syrups in energy bars, granola, oatmeal or quinoa porridge, and baked goods of all kinds. Along with […]
Creepy, crawly, gross, slimy. There are several ways to describe bugs, but here in the United States, few of us would use the words “delicious” or “yummy” when talking about ants, beetles and the like. A new study from the University of Oxford, England, may cause you to rethink your attitude about bugs: They may […]
Some days, you just know something’s got you. When you feel that heaviness in your head, an aching in your joints or scratching in the back of your throat, it’s clear that a bug has broken through the defenses. While a nutrient-dense diet, lots of sleep, sunlight exposure and exercise do a lot to keep […]
Ever since making the switch to a healthier, more holistic way of life, I’ve had a bottle of castor oil in my bathroom cabinet. I’ve lost count of the number of times it’s saved my skin (literally!), and it’s become so invaluable to my healthcare routine that I often take it with me whenever I […]
You may have heard of green coffee bean extract for weight loss, but this potent natural remedy offers other important benefits, too. Read on to discover how green coffee bean extract can help you lose weight and protect you from chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. While most of us are intimately familiar […]
Obesity in America is truly at crisis level, with one-third of American adults considered obese, according to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are a few core contributing factors to the growing obesity epidemic, which has been steadily rising over the past 30 years. Unhealthy diets, high consumption of sugar, […]
A recent survey conducted by Care by Design, a California-based medical marijuana company, found that 100 percent of participants who utilized medical marijuana for migraines, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and spinal cord injury reported reduced pain and discomfort. The survey included 621 medical marijuana patients over a period of 30 days, and inquired about […]
