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Whole-Foods Diet 101: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

9Feb

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Diet

Whole-Foods Diet 101: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

When it comes to diets, people often gravitate toward those that feature a strict set of rules about what you can eat, how much, and at what time. A whole-foods diet is not like that. That’s because it’s not a traditional diet. Instead, it’s an overall approach to eating that can be used to guide your food choices over the long term. What Is a Whole-Foods Diet? A whole-foods diet is not a formal or commercial diet, says Lisa Young, PhD, RDN, author of Finally Full, Finally Slim and adjunct professor at New York University. Rather, a whole foods–based approach to eating is designed to be a long-term, sustainable plan. It’s about as self-explanatory as possible: You fill your plate with whole foods and, as much as you can, avoid those that are processed. Who...

Kratom, a substance made from Southeast Asian tree, has fans, foes

6Feb

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Botanicals

Kratom, a substance made from Southeast Asian tree, has fans, foes

Evan Garcia is quick to praise kratom, a finely-ground powder made from the leaves of Mitragyna speciosa, a tropical evergreen tree in Southeast Asia, as a life-saver. The Colorado Springs native developed an addiction to opiate painkillers around 2009, after two shoulder surgeries thanks to playing high school football. Soon he was buying $100 worth of pills every day. His friends dropped out of his life. His family didn't talk to him. It wasn't a good life. But then a fellow painkiller addict told him about kratom, and how it helped him break free from his addiction. "When you’re on opiate painkillers or heroin, the government teaches you you can only get off with their medicines," said Garcia, manager of Laughing Lion Apothecary. "You’re substituting one for the other. I was taught y...

I’m a wellness expert and my simple trick will get you out of bed EVERY TIME your alarm goes off without hitting snooze

3Feb

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Wellness

I’m a wellness expert and my simple trick will get you out of bed EVERY TIME your alarm goes off without hitting snooze

IF YOU find yourself hitting the snooze button once, twice, or even more times before you pull yourself out of bed, you're not alone. Many people tend to have trouble starting the day right after their alarm goes off, but luckily there is a trick to combat that tempting snooze button. A wellness expert on the USA Medical TikTok page revealed how to get out of bed right as you wake up - and have plenty of energy to do so. He claims the trick can be used for anything in life you need willpower for and takes just five seconds. He calls the trick your "five seconds of power." The expert said that as soon as your alarm goes off, you have five seconds to decide whether or not you're going to get up. Get the full story at The Sun.

Try these herbs to moisturize your skin naturally

30Jan

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Botanicals

Try these herbs to moisturize your skin naturally

We all want glowing skin. A lot of people invest a lot of money in skincare products to get younger-looking skin. If you also have spent a lot of money on beauty products but didn’t get the desired result, it’s time that you look for solutions in your home. Yes, you should try herbs, spices, and other natural remedies for your skin problems. Read this article to find out which herbs are good for your skin. Many herbs hold therapeutic advantages for your skin. In addition to successfully tackling skin issues, they can greatly improve the cellular firmness and health of the skin. Below is a list of herbs and spices that are nature’s gift: Neem Neem is known for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antiseptic properties. It is a miracle herb that offers many beauty benefits as...

6 Natural Remedies to Treat Dry Cough and Mucus at Home

26Jan

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Remedies

6 Natural Remedies to Treat Dry Cough and Mucus at Home

People have faced the problem of cough and mucus for a long time. Mucus is secreted by the nose in response to a variety of things, such as an infection or fever, going inside our body. The mucus produced by our noses also protects us from infections. In fact, when the body’s immunity is weak, the production of mucus increases and works to protect the body from viruses or bacteria. In such a situation we get irritated and want to cure it as fast as we can. But do you know that some home remedies can easily heal it? Let us know more about these remedies. Pippali Decoction Add 3-4 pippali leaves, and a pinch of turmeric in 200 ml water, boil for 5 minutes and drink hot after adding jaggery powder to taste. Read the full list at News18 via MSN.

New GMO labeling rule takes effect, but food anxieties remain

24Jan

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Genetically Modified Foods

New GMO labeling rule takes effect, but food anxieties remain

On Jan. 1, the long-running public debate about labeling genetically modified foods entered a new phase. A U.S. federal rule went into effect mandating that food companies disclose whether their products contain a detectable amount of recombinant DNA — genetic material from multiple sources combined through lab techniques to confer desired traits. The new policy requires that those foods be labeled as "bioengineered," or carry a QR code and phone number that customers can use to find that information. Since the law requiring the rule change was passed in 2016, it has sparked a predictable backlash. Groups like the nonprofit Center for Food Safety and a coalition of advocates known as Citizens for GMO Labeling have pushed against the regulation, arguing it doesn't do enough to protect cons...

Here’s how candles lead the wellness industry during the pandemic

19Jan

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Wellness

Here’s how candles lead the wellness industry during the pandemic

Once the remit of last-minute, hastily-wrapped housewarming gifts, candles have had the glow-up of a century over the course of two years. Further proof can be found in the numbers, with reports stating that 49% of scent shoppers used their go-to fragrances less often in 2020, but 85% used home scents in the same time period, with candles leading the category. So, how did the needle move from gifting and decor to wellness essential for the candle industry? We investigate. Let there be light: How candles became the unlikely hero of the lockdown Abigail Cook Stone, co-founder and CEO of Otherland, believes that the extended periods of lockdown have altered the way we view candles. “The events of the past year have made us crave feel-good things to look forward to, such as the anticipatio...

Best raw dog food: The top natural doggy dinners

17Jan

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Diet

Best raw dog food: The top natural doggy dinners

People are increasingly looking for the best raw dog food. It's not just a passing fad, as pet parents are beginning to favor it over commercial dog food in increasing numbers. While there's nothing wrong with the best dog food that you're probably buying at the moment, it has to be said that raw dog food has some unique advantages that are well worth bearing in mind. One of the biggest draws of the best raw dog food is that unlike more commercial options, it is free from the artificial preservatives that are often the hallmarks of processed options. It also has far fewer ingredients than regular dog food, which means your pup gets everything it needs, and nothing that it doesn't. Get the full list at PetsRadar

5 natural remedies to unblock inflamed sinuses, breathe easy

13Jan

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Remedies

5 natural remedies to unblock inflamed sinuses, breathe easy

Sinusitis is not as bad as the common cold. Actually, sufferers swear that it is much worse. Sinuses evolved as a body part with a purpose and serve it well... except for those who suffer chronic congestion and infection. It can be very unsettling when swelling on the insides of the sinus lining disallows proper drainage of nasal fluids and leaves the space clogged. Sinuses are air-filled spaces behind the bones of the upper face: between the eyes and behind the forehead, nose and cheeks. The sinuses lighten the skull and improve our voices. But the larger function that they are there on the human body is for the main function of producing mucous that moisturises the inside of the nose. Thanks to this design, a marvel of Nature, the mucous layer protects the nose from pollutants, micro-or...

Zoë Kravitz Uses This ‘Miracle’ Elixir Day & Night For Her Sensitive, Stressed Skin

10Jan

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Botanicals

Zoë Kravitz Uses This ‘Miracle’ Elixir Day & Night For Her Sensitive, Stressed Skin

Just like her superstar mama Lisa Bonet, Zoë Kravitz is as cool and cosmic as it gets. From her impeccable red carpet style to her unique tattoos, from acting roles to budding musical talents, she’s got it all. But when you have it all, you can get stressed. More specifically, your skin can get stressed. However, to combat stressed skin, Kravitz swears by an elixir that some call a miracle. Per The Skincare Edit, Kravitz has a super extensive skincare routine, featuring classics like the Caudalie spray to little-known cult-favorites like the Simply Divine Botanicals Skincredible! Revitalizing Sandalwood Elixir. She said to the outlet that the elixir is a “Great light moisturizer for all skin types, and for both day and night. I love the smell.” Read the full article at Yahoo!