Did yet another night go by of tossing and turning and stressing that you’ll never ever fall asleep? If so, you’re not alone. In this day and age, when half the country runs on coffee or other stimulants, most of the country is addicted to screens—another type of stimulant—and the majority of the population isn’t exercising enough or eating right, there are more than enough ... Continue Reading
All You Need to Know About Biodegradable Straws
Plastic pollution is one of our top environmental concerns—and the humble straw is a major contributor to the mess. Why Plastic Straws Are Bad for The Environment Not so plastic-fantastic straws rank in the top ten most common trash items found floating in the sea—or washed up on the beach—by cleanup organizations. They’ve even been found in the stomachs of whales and lodged ... Continue Reading
Eating For Blood Sugar Balance: 12 Things to Avoid
Blood sugar is also called blood glucose. It’s the amount of sugar in your blood that’s taken from food to give you energy. Blood sugar levels spike when you eat and should settle down with an hour. They are often at their lowest in the morning, which is why we feel lethargic and rubbish until breakfast.  Know Your High Blood Sugar from Your Low Blood Sugar High blood ... Continue Reading
12 Reasons for Going Vegan in 2016
Here’s a healthy idea for your New Year resolutions – going vegan! This post from Metro.co.uk has put together 12 reasons to inspire you to become a vegan in 2016. Join the gym. Drink less. Take the stairs. Save money. There’s nothing like the start of a new year to inspire healthy resolutions. But of all the New Year’s resolutions to make, here’s why going vegan is the ... Continue Reading
The 6 Most Important Things I’ve Learned to Improve My Health
I spent most of my working life in the corporate world, in stressful environments, with sporadic eating habits, drinking too much, travelling and having a poor work/life balance. Eventually, all that took its toll. I was eating the wrong things and put on weight. Even though I thought I was eating healthy. I ended up with a serious back injury and struggled to walk more than ... Continue Reading