The art of drinking tea has been covered in mystery, as its discovery was an amazing surprise. Legend has it that China’s early emperor, Shen Nung, has mandated people to boil water for hygienic reasons. One summer day, while his servants were boiling water, dried leaves were swept by the wind from a nearby bush and got into the pot. Suddenly, the liquid became a curious concoction of brown liquid. Curiosity has made the emperor Continue reading
Is migraine an affliction of the smart, the stressed, and the wealthy? What’s baffling about this condition is that it can be triggered anytime and there are only temporary cures to ease that winding ( and sometimes painful ) sensation. Then, we read a new research made at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University that people who suffer migraine have a double risk on having heart attacks than those who didn’t. Is this something to worry about? Continue reading
Is it some ancient magic that we feel truly free and happy when we had a nature trip for a day or two? Why do people feel so relaxed when they had a vacation by the sea? Nothing is really a coincidence. New studies on human psychology have found out that most of our mental health issues today are caused by our alienation from nature. We live constantly in an artificial world that threatens to deplete the very source of life on our planet. Continue reading
Many people won’t just come out of the dark to admit that they have a mental health problem. Being labeled as someone “crazy” is stressful enough and only a few very open-minded folks can truly understand. There are more people who are suffering mental illness today due to the super demanding lifestyle that had pushed many to the edge of sanity. There are still myths surrounding the topic of mental health, specially in a society with prevalent cases of mental disorders. Continue reading
Today, more people are suffering lower back pains more than every sufferers combined in the last century. The wear and tear of daily living, coupled with mental and emotional stress, have just made those back muscles simply cry in pain. With instant relief promised by over-the-counter pills, our battle with lower back pains is a love-and-hate story that we seem to be able to live. It’s another part of life’s bitter sweet realities. Continue reading
The very monsters that you are scared of may be lurking in your kitchen doors, if you only have the time to take a peek. Most often, we think that we get sick from eating contaminated food outside. There is simply no safe place nowadays with food-borne illnesses and infections that often land to a gory ending: Death. From the way food is prepared to the way it is cooked, we are not safe from bacteria and parasites which can wreak havoc to our health. Continue reading
You are DEFINITELY what you eat. This is a simple truth. Not only does food give you all the nutrition your body needs, but it also keeps your spirits high – given that you eat the right, healthy meals. No matter how stressful your day may be, nothing will wear you down if your body and soul are full. It’s hard getting a happy mood when you’re feeling hungry. On top of this, you can’t seem to focus on anything that you do for the day. Continue reading
Just because your budget is tight doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your very health. It is true that conventional, processed foods are cheaper than their natural, organic counterpart. You may also think that all foods are the same and it’s about filling that gut and satisfying that palate. Think again. Dr. Joseph Mercola has said that ” the most important foods to buy organic are animal products, not fruits and vegetables. ” It may come as a surprise and here are reasons why you need to buy organic: Continue reading
If one will look for the secrets of living longer, one can only look to the East in the Land of the Rising Sun: Japan. An estimate has been made that by the year 2020, the elderly’s ratio to children will be 3:1. In Japan, many old people live longer and 22 percent of its population consists of those who are 65 years old and older. In fact, Japan holds the record of having the most number of long-lived people on this planet and the number keeps rising. Continue reading
Have you tried riding a merry-go-round and feel somewhat nauseous after a jolly ride? Imagine having to feel the same way even when you are simply standing in place. Imagine feeling as if the whole world spins even when you are lying down with your eyes closed. Welcome to the world of those who are experiencing a balance disorder called VERTIGO. Continue reading
Have you ever craved for a certain type of food? Chances are – all of us have, at one time, succumb to our very own food cravings. Most of the time, we deal with our food cravings by simply giving our body what our mind wants. The truth is that after that craving has been satisfied, you will crave for something else – from chocolates, french fries, burgers, ice cream, pizza, and many more. Food cravings happen when your mind is confused with what your body truly Continue reading
Parsley is every chef’s top-choice herb when it comes to garnishing their signature dishes, but little is known about this vitamin plant that surpasses your vitamin supplement in a pill. This popular herb is actually full of medicinal benefits which can truly give you that boost to finding your natural healing. In fact, this humble herb is so rich in vitamins C, K, and A… and not to mention folate, iron, magnesium, potassium, and calcium. Continue reading
There is a paradox that says ” Happiness is healthy.. even in small doses… ” and this is a good thing to keep on remembering for the start of the new year. Is it some magic power that gives happy people that resilience to sickness and life’s little challenges? When studies say that these micro-moments of joy are truly essential in keeping one happy, there’s all the more reason to keep your one year supply of smileys for good. Continue reading
After more than a hundred blog posts on living a natural and healthier lifestyle, another year is coming to give you that chance of doing a complete makeover. Don’t waste your time living your life away with unhealthy habits and if you really want to make a change to live the life of your dreams – it is never really too late. Start your agenda of living healthy your top of your new year’s resolution list, as soon as the clock strikes twelve. Continue reading
With new strains of viruses sprouting like tiny, nasty mushrooms in the global backyard, modern medicine can only have a pandemic nightmare as they scour the world against time and space in search of the most potent cure. Reality begins to set in as we become more aware of the germs and infections that live with us like the air we breathe. It’s like a war against an alien race, although these doesn’t come with bright space crafts from outer space. The opposite Continue reading
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