Real Wellness
Drinking Coca-Cola is as American as apple pie, football and fireworks on the 4th of July. Unfortunately, the negative health effects of drinking Coca-Cola are often sidestepped or even ignored since it has become so commonplace in American culture. I was actually surprised at the limited information I found when hunting for academically sound journal […]
Magnesium is a crucial mineral we need to regulate our heartbeat, digestion, mood, stabilize our blood sugar, and care for our bones. It’s also one of the quickest minerals to be depleted in the body during times of stress, which means it’s important that we consistently eat enough sources of magnesium. While you can take […]
The old saying “desperate times call for desperate measures” has never been more fitting than it is for California farmers. Faced with ongoing drought conditions and high water prices, these farmers have turned to a water source that is both questionable and alarming. As a result, your food is now growing with the help of […]
Essential oils have a wide array of uses. You can clean with them, cook with them, inhale them, drink them, apply them to your skin, or add a few drops to items in your home. The uses of essential oils are not only vast, but also often overlap. The following is a list of the […]
So many of us rely on a fresh, steaming cup of coffee to get going in the morning — and sometimes in the afternoon, as well! However, if you want to choose the perfect cup of coffee that’s good for your health, the environment, and the workers who farm the coffee beans, the choice can […]
Saunas and steam rooms are both time-tested ways of providing relaxation by encompassing the healing power of heat. Warming our bodies helps muscles to relax after a long day (or a workout), and also aids in opening up the skin’s pores. Both steam rooms and saunas may also provide additional health benefits, but which should […]
What exactly is whey protein? It’s the isolated form of protein found in whey, the liquid that remains after milk has been curdled and strained. First, let’s talk about the different types of whey protein available. Whey protein isolate: This is whey protein in its most pure form. It’s about 90 percent protein by weight, […]
From apples, oranges and pumpkins to carrots, nuts and coffee, nearly a third of the United States’ food supply depends on the honeybee to grow. Bee die-off isn’t some trendy, eco-friendly cause taken up by a few bloggers and advocacy groups. It’s a real problem, and it’s one for which we are at fault. So […]
How many mornings do you wake up and feel like you have been run over by a truck in your sleep? Joint stiffness and pain are standard, especially in the morning, and can severely interfere with your quality of life. In 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 14.6 million Americans had […]
There are few worse feelings in the world for a mother than when a baby is born with a heart defect. Congenital heart defects, such as holes between heart chambers, occur in up to 1 in 100 babies in the United States. Some of these defects require complicated surgeries right after a baby is born, […]
