Let’s get one thing straight: farting is completely normal and healthy. It happens to the best of us. But when farting takes on a life of its own — causing family, friends and coworkers to gag — well then, it’s time to get to the bottom of all this flatulence. A likely cause may be … Read more Foods That Make You Fart
Ladies, we have all experienced the ups and downs associated with our menstrual cycle. Between the cramps and mood swings, we often dream about the days when these symptoms will no longer surface on a monthly basis — but be careful what you wish for. Menopause will follow. For those who have experienced menopause, you … Read more Six Foods to Beat Menopause
Women are at increased risks for certain health issues as they age, but that risk can be minimized by maintaining a healthy lifestyle and keeping the body, mind and spirit in optimal form. There are many women who are well over 40, and even 60, 70 or 80, who have bucked the odds and managed … Read more Top 5 Health Risks for Women Over 40
In the never-ending pursuit of happiness, we’re always on the lookout for new ways to boost joy naturally. As it turns out, the foods we eat have a lot to say about our overall happiness. Here are 14 foods that boost serotonin, endorphins and other happiness hormones in the body naturally. 1. Asparagus As one … Read more 14 Foods To Boost Your Happiness Hormones
We cook with it, feed it to our pets, slather it onto our face and bodies, the list goes on and on. If you’re making the shift towards a more natural beauty routine, you’ve probably got coconut oil on that list. With all of the dangers found in chemical-laden beauty products, it’s no wonder a product like … Read more Coconut Oil as Sunscreen- does it work?
Curcumin is the most active compound in the turmeric root. You’ve probably heard about the vast range of health benefits curcumin and turmeric can provide. In fact, there are hundreds of reasons turmeric may be the world’s most important herb. But you may not be aware that this magical herb can help relieve stress and anxiety. What … Read more An Herb Component That Can Boost Your Mood
As an avid permaculturalist, I’m constantly thinking about new ways to introduce biomass back into my gardens. Harvesting fruit and vegetables, mowing grass with the catcher on, and even the odd bout of pruning all deplete the nutrients in our soils. We all know about the importance of composting as a way of recycling organic household … Read more Benefits Of Peeing In Your Yard
Kissing is one of the simplest forms of expressing affection and love to those around us. Depending on where you’re from, you might have actually kissed new people on the cheek in greeting. We want to kiss babies, our children, friends and of course our partners. When in a romantic embrace, your heart starts pounding, … Read more 5 Science-Backed Reasons To Kiss More
Sweat. It’s something that heralds embarrassment for most people, except in sweaty “safe zones” like the gym or sauna. Yet it’s a critical part of our anatomy, and there’s so much more to sweat than merely an indicator of how many burpees you did at the gym. In fact, it can be a treasure trove … Read more What Your Sweat Says About Your Health
As the weather (finally) begins to warm up, the prospects of roasty toasty days spent down at the beach or poolside begin to beckon. But if you’re like me, a summertime spent swimming in the pool or cavorting in the ocean means the inevitable clogged ear or two. And that’s sure to spoil anyone’s day. … Read more Natural Remedies For Clogged Ears