At Your Fingertips
The Underutilized Power of Touch Written by Michael Richardson | Healthy-Mag.com Touch is the red-headed step child of our senses when it comes to human interaction. Look at me, hear me speak, smell my fragrance, but don’t you dare touch me. Blame our litigious habits, our increasingly electronic communication or our girthy American personal bubbles. …
How Foods Can Sap Energy
Written by Angela Silva Perhaps one of the largest factors that affect our daily productivity and attitude is our energy level. Feeling refreshed and alert throughout the day can make all the difference in our ability to accomplish difficult tasks and stay motivated. Unfortunately for millions of Americans, fatigue plagues their minds and bodies, hindering …
Have We Gone Too Far?
Products that maybe shouldn’t exist Weed Chocolate: “Hides the cannabis flavor” so you can enjoy taking your medicine even more? According to the Venice Cookie Company, the 4.20 bars are incredibly potent with 6-12 doses per bar depending on your tolerance. Just make sure you keep this candy away from the kids. The Tool …
Debloating Papaya Pineapple Smoothie
Hands-on time 5 min Total time 5 min Category other Seasons summer spring winter fall Budget $ Servings 4 Viewing Gatheredtable’s library Recipe inspired by Let’s Regale Blog Ingredients 3/4 cup pineapple 3/4 cup papaya 1 frozen banana 1/4 cucumber (with skin) 1 1/4 cup chilled coconut water 2 1/2 cups …
Food Poisoning: Avoid it like the Plague
Food-borne illness, more commonly called food poisoning, sure packs a wallop. With severe flu-like symptoms that attack suddenly, it can ground even the healthiest of individuals. Unlike the seasonal flu, food poisoning can attack at any time and in any place. Food poisoning can have several causes. One of these is cross-contamination—for instance, when a …
The Root of Addiction
Looking beyond the chemical hook of a drug Written by Caitlin Schille For decades, the established and accepted cause of drug addiction has been that the drugs themselves cause biological changes in a person’s body and mind, leading them to feel the need for more of the substance. But a newer body of research is …
The Official “I Should Try That” List
16 Things to Try That Will Make You Feel Smart, Save You Money and Save You Time 1. Run corn starch on impossible knots. 2. Stretch out tight shoes by placing a bag of water in each of them then putting them in the freezer. 3. If someone has sideswiped you, remove their paint from …
Fitness Twitter Feeds to Follow
More and more, we’re using electronics for fitness. Twitter is a way to tap into the fitness world expertise in an easy, efficient way. Here are some of the healthiest birds in the Twittersphere. @BodyForWife James Fell is a fitness writer who’s been published all over. He talks to awesome sources and shares what he …
5 Lifting Tips for Brand New Gym Goers
Scared of Weights? Written by Zach Gee Weight training is one of the most important types of exercise you can do. Its benefits include increased strength, increased power, increased muscle mass, increased metabolism, increased flexibility, improved posture, improved balance and stability, and decreased chance of injury. With all of these benefits, there is a reason …
Not Your Typical Western U.S. Trip Destinations
Places west of the Rockies that will win you over, without the crowds Written by Karli Moats | Healthy-Mag.com When we dream of vacationing we usually envision a miraculous beach, outdoor adventures, and the stunning wonders of the world. And tied to these dreams are some mental roadblocks: flying across the globe will drain the …