Secrets to a Long, Healthy Life
If you were an Ancient Roman, you would have been considered lucky to live to the ripe old age of 40. Today, the average life expectancy in the United States is 78.94 years, nearly double that of the old gladiators. This is great news, but there is a good evidence that with the right...
Healthy Summer Smoothies
Summer is just about here and with it comes a bounty of luscious, garden fresh produce. The warmer weather also means that you might be looking for meals and snacks that are not only quick and easy to make, but also take advantage of the colorful produce that is increasingly available and affordable. If...
Too Much of a Good Thingā¦
For most people, one of the main goals is to live a life that is full of the good stuff. A life full of the things that make you happy, bring you peace, and keep you healthy. It would seem that when it comes to things that keep you healthy and bring you happiness,...
Healthy Habits
When we think about living a healthier life, we often think in terms of big changes. We might adopt a new, hardcore fitness routine or completely overhaul our diets in an attempt to restore health and vitality. While substantial changes are sometimes necessary, itās the small changes to your daily habits that can actually...
Plant a Garden!
Gardening, the process of growing oneās own food, is arguably one of the oldest human activities. Conservative estimates state that the earliest traces of gardening activity show up around seven thousand years ago, while other evidence suggests that our most primitive ancestors began simple gardening to supplement their hunting and foraging much further back....
Seasonal Eating
Late spring and early summer are a time of beauty and bounty. After a season of rest, everything in nature is in full bloom. Trees are lush with vibrant green leaves; the air is filled with the floral scents of nature and seasonal farmerās markets are finally in full swing. Whether you love strolling...
Silence is Golden
āPeaceā and āquiet.ā These two words symbolize something that we all long for from time to time; otherwise known as silence. When was the last time that you really experienced true silence, the kind where you could completely quiet your mind and be in a moment of solitude without any interruptions whatsoever? While silence...