The average life expectancy for an American is 78 years, but with bad habits—yes, even those little ones you think do no harm in the long run—this can be cut down. Unhealthy habits like eating a sugary dessert each day, always taking the car on short trips instead of walking, the occasional cigarette, and two alcoholic drinks every night can shorten your life. The good news ... Continue Reading
What Drinking Alcohol Regularly Does To Your Body
If you’re someone who drinks alcohol regularly, you need to read this. This post from Collective Evolution highlights what regular alcohol consumption does to your body and the benefits of cutting back or quitting alcohol. I wish I had learned the following information years ago, or had at least been more mindful of it. While I do believe it is common knowledge that alcohol is ... Continue Reading
A Hangover Cure You Can Count On in The Morning
Herbs and spices offer a gentle, all-natural hangover cure. But before we get into curing a hangover let's understand what creates one in the first place. We've all been there before... We party a bit too hard and wake up with that dreadful "I'm never drinking again" feeling. You might actually be feeling that right now as you're reading this. OH NO! Your head is pounding and ... Continue Reading
Jennifer Lopez’s Inspiring Clean Eating Diet
A clean eating diet and healthy lifestyle are what keep Jennifer Lopez looking as gorgeous as ever. This post from MindBodyGreen.com highlights Jennifer Lopez’s clean eating habits underlying her healthy body and glowing looks. At 46, Jennifer Lopez is just as breathtaking now as she was during the Jenny from the Block days. So what's her secret? Lopez's personal trainer, ... Continue Reading
Brain on Drugs: With Coffee, Alcohol and Others
Commonly used drugs, including caffeine, weed, and booze, affect the body and brain in different ways because of their different chemical structures. This post from Business Insider India gives a low-down on the effect some of the most common drugs have on the brain. A puff of this, and the world transforms into a colorful kaleidoscope of dancing patterns and waves of sound; a ... Continue Reading