Category: wellness

Turn up the Heat!

Chili peppers turn up the heat and the health benefits of many cuisines around the globe. The Folklore The chili pepper was named “pepper” by Christopher Columbus on a Caribbean exploration when he assumed, based on the spicy hot taste, it was related to black pepper. There’s no relation, but the name stuck. Once their…


Eye Strain at Work? Try the 20-20-20 Rule for Relief

Staring at a computer screen endlessly can lead to dry, irritated, tired eyes and headaches. But there’s a quick fix. Just look away from the screen every 20 minutes. Do this for at least 20 seconds, and look about 20 feet in the distance. Experts have suggested the 20-20-20 rule for a long time. Now, researchers have…


Suzanne Somers, 75, Is ‘Natural First’ and Loves the Way She’s Aging

You may know Suzanne Somers as the cute blonde, Chrissy Snow, on Three’s Company, a hit TV show in the 1970s. Or as the spokesperson for the ThighMaster (yes, it’s still being sold!). But it might surprise you that Suzanne Somers, now 75 years old, has spent decades exploring breakthroughs in anti-aging that avoid chemical…


Stress-Relieving Matcha Green Tea Latte (Recipe + Video)

By Sara Lynn A matcha latte is a delicious and healthy drink loaded with antioxidants that help to reduce stress and anxiety. This perfect combination of matcha with hot milk is very creamy and pampers the senses. Recipe Servings: 4  Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Total time: 10 minutes  Matcha Latte Ingredients: 1 tsp matcha powder 3 tbsp…


How the Darker Days Downshift Your Metabolism and Mood

Along with pretty rust-colored leaves and pumpkin spice lattes, there’s another, less-celebrated hallmark of the fall season—the onset of a mental and emotional slump known as seasonal affective disorder. Known also by its very appropriate acronym, SAD, this disorder can sometimes be severe enough to significantly disrupt day-to-day functioning. As temperatures steadily fall and sunset…


Turmeric’s Powerful Ability to Both Prevent and Treat Cancer

According to experts at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, turmeric, one of the most powerful spices on this earth, has the potential to both prevent and treat cancer. That’s no small claim. So it only makes sense to learn about Mother Nature’s gift to mankind. What Is Turmeric and How Does It Work? While turmeric…


Body Acne? These Key Locations Signify Health Issues

Everyone at one time or another has had acne, which can even be painful. Some people have acne on their face, while others have it on their body. What does acne on the body signify in terms of health problems? Dr. Dawei Guo, director of Fu Yuan Chinese Medicine Clinic in Taiwan, who has extensive…


Have You Tried Box Breathing?

Specific breathing techniques trigger the nervous system to calm itself, which reduces anxiety and stress. This technique is used by SEALS in high stress situations; it will work for you too. STORY AT-A-GLANCE Box breathing is a form of breath control that triggers the parasympathetic nervous system to help manage stress and improve relaxation so…


17 Anti-Aging Superfoods for Glowing Skin, Reduced Inflammation, and Overall Health [Recipes + Videos]

As time passes, our skin changes. It loses elasticity or volume, wrinkles appear, and our complexions just aren’t what they used to be. Sadly, no one has found the fountain of eternal youth yet, but the world of anti-aging superfoods comes close to making it seem as if we have.  Numerous factors influence your age—genetics,…


Exercise Can Slow the Ageing Process – a Professor Explains How

The tradition of sending a telegram to every British citizen on their 100th birthday was started just over 100 years ago by George V, who sent out just nine letters. Last year, the Queen had to sign over 16,000 birthday letters. The UK has an ageing society, with falling birth rates and increasing life expectancy….