Swimming is one of the best exercises you can do—whether you’re overweight and haven't exercised for years or a regular gym bunny who swims like a fish. It’s good for you because pulling your muscles through water resistance improves your muscle tone, endurance, cardiovascular system, flexibility—and it might even save your life one day. Let’s dive into the benefits of ... Continue Reading
Fermentation: Why You Need Fermented Foods And How To Make Them
Did you know that 70 percent of your immune system is in your gut? You may be wondering what this has to do with fermented foods, and you’re about to find out why health experts in the Western world are now recommending fermented foods as a regular part of a healthy diet. Back in the day—before refrigerators—people needed to find ways to preserve foods so that they would ... Continue Reading
Natural Knee Pain Treatments That Will Make You Feel Better
If you have ever suffered from knee pain, you know how destructive it can be to leading an active life. Thankfully there are natural remedies for knee pain. In some instances, depending on the reason for the pain, you can get rid of it entirely—or at the very least, you can manage the pain so that it does not get in the way of leading an active and happy life. Get ... Continue Reading
Alfalfa: All You Need To Know About This Healing Herb
Alfalfa is a bit of a wonder herb, as it is very nutritious and comes with so many potential health benefits. It’s also easy to grow—to make alfalfa sprouts all you need is water, so pretty much anyone can grow it at home. However, it’s also an herb that interacts with certain medicines and can cause problems if used in the wrong way, so you need to educate yourself to ensure ... Continue Reading
Baobab Fruit: 6 Impressive Benefits You Should Know About
The incredibly nutritious baobab fruit comes from the baobab tree—also called “boab,” “boaboa,” “bottle tree,” “the tree of life,” “upside-down tree,” and “monkey bread tree”—which is native to Africa. Baobab fruit hangs from the branch of the baobab tree for six months or more, baking in the sun. It dries up until it is smooth and brown on the outside and dry and white on ... Continue Reading
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