Some people dread getting into a cold shower. However, you can benefit your health by biting the bullet and stepping into a shower without turning on the hot water. This is ideal when it is completely cold, but you can ease into it by starting with lukewarm water, then gradually increasing it to colder and… Continue reading The Health Benefits of Cold Showers
Category: Holistic Health
What are Prebiotics?
Prebiotics? You've heard of probiotics, but what are prebiotics? And what's the difference? Probiotics are bacteria that you definitely want in your gut for the health benefits they confer. They are contained in foods like yogurt, pickles (the refrigerated ones), olives, some cheeses, and a number of exotic foods such as miso and kimchi, as… Continue reading What are Prebiotics?
The Power of Aloe Vera
Out of the 400 species of the Aloe family, Aloe Vera (meaning True Aloe) has been used for thousands of years and is still present in varieties of medicines today. It is used predominantly as an herbal remedy for the skin, digestion, the reproductive system and detox. A gel or pulp can be extracted from… Continue reading The Power of Aloe Vera
Try These Medicinal Teas
If you aren't feeling well, then instead of taking medication, you can drink medicinal teas that are typically made from herbs or other plants. This is a great way to use more natural, healing herbs if that is something you are interested in. Below are some amazing medicinal teas you can try, but they are by no means… Continue reading Try These Medicinal Teas
Salads Versus Green Smoothies: Which is Better?
The importance of eating fruits and vegetables for optimum health is widely acknowledged. However, how to consume them can be a bit of a minefield. So, in this post, we'll compare two popular healthy options: green smoothies and salads. When we're tired, it's usually because our bodies require extra nutrition. Drinking a healthy green smoothie first thing… Continue reading Salads Versus Green Smoothies: Which is Better?