For decades we were told to eat three meals per day: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Then different information started coming out about eating more often but smaller portions and other various “fad” diets. The most recent eating trend to pick up steam? Intermittent fasting. Many people are jumping on the intermittent fasting train, claiming that...
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In 2013, following the birth of her first child, Nissa Graun weighed 245 pounds. Despite being a lifelong yo-yo dieter, losing the same 20-40 pounds since the age of 12, she faced the daunting challenge of needing to lose over 100 pounds this time. Was that sort of weight loss possible? Health Wake-Up Call Experiencing...
Elon Musk, the visionary behind companies like Tesla and SpaceX, is known for his bold ideas and extravagant tastes. While his ventures in space exploration and electric vehicles often make headlines, one of his more peculiar purchases has a fascinating history of its own. In 2013, Musk splurged nearly a million dollars on a car...
A tight neck can be debilitating and make even the most simple movements excruciating. The pain, headaches, and difficulty with lateral movement are extremely common symptoms of a tight neck. The good news is there are some simple ways to combat this, but first, we must understand the physiology behind what causes neck stiffness. Muscular...
Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) are most commonly known for relaxing baths, but there are plenty of other ways to take advantage of their benefits! 1. Epsom Salt For Your Hair What to Do: Dissolve Epsom salts into your regular conditioner using a 1:1 ratio. Apply to your hair as you normally would, then rinse out...
Coconut milk combines with ground turmeric and lavender for a soothing homemade coffee creamer that’s equally delicious hot or cold. There is no need for artificial ingredients and processed sweeteners to achieve the yummy coffee flavors that are so popular at coffee shops. For this recipe, we merged the mellow flavors of turmeric and lavender...
Maybe you remember planking as that short-lived online craze way back when; lying face down on top of random objects and posting pictures on Twitter and Facebook. Well, the kind of planking you may be more familiar with is the dreaded minute of holding a firm position on the ground during your workout. You lie...
This egg-shaped abode is powered by solar and wind energy, includes rainwater collection and filtration, and even has a kitchenette that can be used to prepare a hot meal. Ambition to live off-grid does not come without its difficulties. First, there is the task of explaining to your friends and family members why you desire to detach from...
We all love bread, but choosing a healthy brand can be tricky. Multigrain bread doesn’t guarantee that the bakers used whole grain. Whole wheat bread can become problematic for those who suffer from inflammation and gluten sensitivity. Even gluten-free options are dizzying, and manufacturers often slip nasty ingredients into the dough. Therefore, there is no...
Mold is a type of fungi that can be found in the air and all around us (read this article to find out where it might be hiding). Naturally, mold breaks down dead materials and can be found on decaying food and plants or growing in soil. Moisture is the key to mold growth, it...
If you’re going to eat, you’re going to poop; it’s just a natural biological function that everyone faces in life. However, not everyone is willing to share the sordid details of their bowel movements. In fact, new studies have shown that many people are uncomfortable talking about bowel movements (which might explain the startling number...
The old saying goes “an elephant never forgets.” But elephants not only have incredible memories, as new research has now revealed a surprising depth to the elephant psyche. Proving they are closer to humans psychologically than we ever previously thought. Don’t believe it? Maybe you will after you hear about the baby elephant at Thailand’s...