In the race to prevent and treat the various forms of cancer, researchers have left no stone unturned: diet, exercise, environmental causes, and genetic factors have all been determined to play a role in the proliferation of the disease. While researchers toil away in laboratories, we await eagerly for the smallest indication that something-anything– will…

Having spent an entire two-week holiday eating like a little piggy with both feet in the trough, the time has come, as I shake off the jetlag and do piles of laundry, to enjoy a nice detox! Used to be that this (a detox) was, in my eyes, a punishment. People who detoxed were sad,…

Interested in learning about the potent healing properties of herbs first hand? Try growing these traditional herbs in your own garden. They are easy to care for once they get started and provide a wealth of medicinal and culinary value. It is important to note that different herbs have different light, soil, and drainage needs,…

Back in the day (aka traditionally) physical Yoga was primarily practiced by men. There were always women practitioners, of course, but Yoga asana was mostly engaged in by serious acetic men who would renounce a normal, worldly life in favor of a spiritual quest for enlightenment. It often involved living in a cave or under…

Refined sugar, unhealthy fats, and additives you dont have to worry for your health every time you serve a dessert. Almost all your favorite desserts can be prepared at home, using only healthy ingredients, and tasting just as much as good as the bought ones. These vegan cups are the perfect choice for a quick…

This question has plagued humanity since people began choosing their life partners a few hundred years ago. So many of us have gotten lost in the happily ever after fantasy. Movies and love songs perpetuate the idea that once we find the perfect person, we will live in bliss and ease from then on. But…

Whatever your belief system, one of the pillars of health is having a rich connection to spirit in your life. This isnt about believing in a God or following some kind of doctrine or moral code. Spirituality is about paying attention to what sources you and remembering that all life is interconnected. It is about…

This is a recipe which is not too sweet and a little spicy. The ginger, cinnamon and cloves give it a subtly spiced flavor and the smooth texture from the roasted pumpkin and coconut milk makes it a tempting ice cream which is very easy to prepare. You can use canned pumpkin or a home-roasted…

I am overjoyed when I see a child in a garden, knee-deep in dirt, with a very intent expression that breaks into an ear-to-ear grin at some new earthly wonderment. Gardening is a very healthy activity for kids. It teaches them several valuable life lessons, and adds vibrant food to their meals. If children grow…

When you dont have too much time for preparing your meal, these nutrient packed quinoa sweet potato cakes are in hand for a quick dinner or lunch serve. The bright orange color of the sweet potato announce a quality source of beta-carotene, a fantastic antioxidant. To make sure your body absorbs the vitamin A from…