Real Wellness
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 […]
Have you ever felt embarrassed about how your feet look? Or maybe they cause you pain on a regular basis? Taking proper care of our feet is something that few of us are taught how to do. Most of the time, feet are lucky to get a quick swipe of moisturizer, while they are quick […]
Maine is the biggest seaweed harvester in America, and seaweed has become big business. More than 20 companies in Maine cultivate or harvest seaweed for its wealth of uses, with health included. In 2014, Maine harvested 17.7 million pounds of seaweed, which is a record for the state, according to reports. Seaweed is so hot […]
You eat at a decent hour before 6 p.m., turn off all electronic devices, shut off the lights and force yourself to go to sleep on time — and yet you still wake up with zero energy. Sound familiar? Feeling tired can loom over you like an ominous dark cloud of despair. Once your body […]
Combining two mind-altering substances in one bottle might once have been a pleasant daydream for wine and marijuana enthusiasts across America, but it has now become a reality. This could also be a horrific nightmare when it comes to the problem of drink-driving. With marijuana legalization popping up in several states across America, it is […]
