The watery eyes, the runny nose, and that burning feeling in your mouth…. Yep, you just ate a hot pepper. Whether you know it or not, capsaicin is beginning to do its job. Contents What is Capsaicin? Capsaicin is the active ingredient in hot peppers. Different hot peppers including chili peppers and cayenne pepper are … Read more
By now, you should be familiar with Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. They are notorious for their role in a healthy diet. And if you missed it, we even wrote an article about the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids. But have you heard about Omega-7? First off, Omega-7 fatty acids are a class of unsaturated fatty … Read more
Pranayama describes yoga breathing exercises that are used to increase oxygen, energy, and blood flow. These powerful pranayama breathing techniques also help clear physical and energetic blockages, and more. To read more about the health benefits of pranayama, check out our other article. This article will serve as an introduction to pranayama for beginners. And … Read more
As we discussed in our previous article, there are many health benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids. Unfortunately, in modern society, most women and men do not get enough of this essential fatty acid in their diet. To increase the amount of Omega-3 fatty acids levels in our diet, we can either choose to eat foods … Read more
To perform yoga without the conscious awareness of the breath is simply a physical exercise. Once we breathe consciously, that is when we are truly performing yoga. “Yoga” or “Yuj” in Sanskrit means “to join”. And in the ancient way, it is to join the physical and the spiritual bodies. The linkage of the breaths … Read more
If you are learning about MSM and are considering purchasing a health supplement, it can be very overwhelming. Many people are unsure how to take this beneficial sulfur supplement. They often wonder, what form of MSM is the best for me? How often should I take it? What is the correct dosage? That often depends … Read more
Did you know that there are over 7000 results for hair loss shampoo on Amazon? If you are overwhelmed with choosing the best organic hair loss shampoo, then your have come to the right place. We have gone through all the ingredients of each shampoo to narrow down the top 5 products to find the … Read more
There is a toxic chemical that is in your kitchen that is damaging your health and literally could be killing you. You even put it in your food and are cooking with it. If you haven’t guessed it already, I’m talking about table salt. Contents Aren’t All Salts The Same? First off, if you think … Read more
Unfortunately, most people don’t even think twice about the ingredients in their shampoo and conditioner. We think that if it leaves our hair looking shiny and smelling nice, then it must be good for us. This couldn’t be further from the truth. In reality, many hair products including shampoo and conditioner contain a large amount … Read more
If you haven’t yet heard about turmeric, you are in for a treat. Turmeric is a spice that is mostly used in cooking recipes. Along with other spices like cumin, it is strongly linked to Indian foods and curry. It is a flowering plant that is native to India and Southeast Asia, which is part … Read more