Ayurvedic Medicine is a type of healing medicine that has ancient roots that date back thousands of years in the Indian subcontinent. In Sanskrit, Ayurveda translates to “the knowledge of life,” as it is a lifestyle focused on health maintenance of the body, mind, and spirit. Ayurvedic medicine works alongside energetic forces in nature called doshas, different aspects of the ... Continue Reading
5 Misconceptions About Hormones You Need To Know
A Harvard-trained, and board-certified gynecologist shares what she wishes people understood about female hormones. Most don't understand important facts about hormones and this post from mindbodygreen.com has put together a list of five things everyone MUST know.Hormones drive so many actions in the body, from your metabolism to mood to whether hair stays on your head. They’re ... Continue Reading
Coconut Oil for Weight Loss: The Science
If you still believe saturated fat is bad bad for you and that all calories are created equal, check out how coconut oil defies this logic to help you lose belly fat. This post from Healthy Cures clears the air on how coconut oil, despite being high in saturated fat and calories, can lead you to a flat belly. Coconut oil is one of the only foods you could legitimately call a ... Continue Reading
Hangover ‘Pre-Tox’: Do This Before You Drink
The best way to prevent a hangover, of course, is to avoid drinking, or have only one or two cocktails at the most (but be aware that even a single drink can trigger a hangover in some people). There are some natural remedies that may help you to avoid hangover symptoms altogether, but the time to take action is now, before you drink. On New Year’s Eve, Americans drink more ... Continue Reading
8 Ways to Naturally Increase the Feel-Good Chemicals in Your Brain
If your body feels out of balance and you need a good pick-me-up, here are eight ways to naturally boost your endorphin levels. Without them, your central nervous system would be completely dysfunctional. But the good news is that endorphins, also known as the "feel-good" chemicals in the brain, are naturally produced and regulated by the body, that is when the body is ... Continue Reading