Juicing Combination To Fight High Blood Pressure

The ingredients in this recipe have been shown to help detoxify the body and also provide nutrients that are beneficial for the regulation and lowering of blood pressure. High blood pressure, or hypertension, can be extremely dangerous, causing damage that can last for years. Normally, the arteries of a healthy person are strong and flexible….

First timer at Yoga…Nama

Everyone, including yourself, has told you to try yoga. You know the health benefits both mentally and physically will change your life for the better. You pass a highly recommended yoga studio during your daily commute and you wear yoga pants all the time anyway. So you purchase the best eco-friendly yoga mat ever made,…

Cleanse Your Body With This Refreshing Juice

One of the most popular trends in the health and fitness world today is the juice cleanse. Celebrities all over the country have been ordering specialty juices or making their own juices at home as a means of losing weight, improving health and cleansing the body. It is very important to engage in a cleanse…

Blueberry Almond Milk Recipe

Many people have begun to turn to dairy-free alternatives including nut milks like almond milk. Almond milk is a wonderful alternative because it is much lower in calories and unhealthy fat than dairy milk you can even make it yourself at home! Because it is derived from almonds, almond milk is rich in protein, vitamin…

The Six Sides of Wellness

What does the word wellness mean? Is it simply being disease-free? Is it eating healthy? Is it exercising regularly? Is it a having low-stress? The answer is yes, yes, yes, yes and then some! Wellness is a multi-faceted word. Its a mindset, its a way of living and its a way of being. Wellness can…

Understanding Eating Disorders and How to Treat Them

News reports are full of stories about the obesity epidemic, but equally as concerning is the opposite end of the spectrum eating disorders. When we think of eating disorders, we often think of anorexia where the person avoids eating; bulimia characterized by binging and purging, or the use of copious amounts of laxatives to bring…

Understanding Polycystic Kidney Disease, Its Prognosis and Prevention

Polycystic kidney disease or PKD is a condition in which cysts form in the kidneys. Eventually, if allowed to grow and multiply, these cysts can stop the kidneys from doing the vital job of filtering waste from the blood. There are two forms of PKD, both of which are genetic. In the more common form…

How to Integrate Juicing into Your Child’s Diet

Every parent is concerned for the health and wellbeing of their children, but not all of them make the effort to improve and maintain their childs health. Getting enough exercise and sleep; eating fruits and vegetables; and avoiding junk food are all important concepts in keeping your kids healthy but they can also be difficult…

Nutrient Boosting Pomegranate Orange Juice

You may be familiar with pomegranate by name, but you might not be used to incorporating it into your diet. Pomegranate is one of those fruits which many people assume to be exotic, but you can actually find them at your local grocery store. Pomegranates are full of healthy antioxidants which help to prevent cellular…

Relieve Your Migraine Pain with This Yoga Pose

When you have a migraine headache, chances are you just want to lie in a dark, quiet room with your eyes closed. Any sort of physical activity probably sounds like unnecessary torture. But believe it or not, theres one yoga posture that may have you hitting the mat next time a migraine sets in. First,…