HEALTH

Seasonal allergies are a pain in the ass and they’ve shown up this year strong as ever. According to the Allergy and Asthma Foundation, an estimated 50 million people in America regularly suffer from some form of allergies. (1) Unfortunately, most of the things that...

If you don't take care of your body, where are you going to live? Antioxidants. Detox. We hear these words thrown around all the time. We know we should be eating more foods with antioxidants to help us detox, but are you aware of why? Antioxidants help protect your...

To change ourselves effectively, we first had to change our perceptions. ― Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Have you read The Secret? I read it for the first time 8 years ago in my freshman year of college. It forced me to notice how negative...

This past week I felt sluggish, irritable, and like I was constantly fighting a cold coming on. I'm currently sitting in the sun on one of the first warm days in a while. I still don't feel 100%, but I know this is exactly what I need to feel better. Feeling sluggish,...

Magnesium deficiency is one of the most common deficiencies in western society, yet magnesium is one of the most important minerals in the body. It's essential for maintaining normal muscle and nerve function, as well as keeping a healthy immune system, maintaining...

Let food be thy medicine, thy medicine shall be thy food. - Hippocrates If you live in the tristate area, you’ll definitely understand when I say I need a serious increase in mood-boosting foods lately. I mean really, why doesn’t it feel like spring yet?! I wrote...

I LOVE that matcha is gaining popularity. More and more coffee shops are selling it, making this girl happier and happier. Haven't tried it? As you take your first sip of matcha you'll be hit with an intense green tea-ish flavor accompanied by a slightly grainy...

"Periodic fasting can help clear the mind and strengthen the body and spirit" Ezra Taft Benson Intermittent fasting is by no means a new way of eating, but I’ve noticed a gain in its popularity as of late. With anything that gains popularity comes advocates, skeptics...