by Ashley Staker on July 21, 2011
It is believed that certain foods and spices can help you boost your metabolism which in turn makes you into a fat burning machine. Of course exercise and proper diet is encouraged but if you can throw a little punch into your efficiency to burn fat then why not utilize some of nature’s edibles and [...]
by Ashley Staker on October 15, 2010
To assure good health, you should committ yourself to reducing your exposure to toxins. Some of these are strategies that you’re familiar with, but they’re definitely worth a reminder, while others will almost certainly surprise you: Reduce Your Chemical Exposures Don’t wear your outside shoes indoors. Along with the dirt and dust from outdoors comes [...]
by Ashley Staker on May 20, 2010
Yawning is something we mostly stifle. Some people find it offensive and rude, as if the yawner is announcing, “I’m bored with you and/or this activity.” That’s a shame. Because researchers have discovered that the humble yawn is a major contributor to mental alertness. Yawning keeps our brains properly cooled and helps us to shift [...]
by Ashley Staker on March 9, 2010
For thousands of years, countless cultures and spiritual traditions have promoted rituals of cleansing and detoxification to purify body, mind and spirit; but with the advent of food production as big business, our current culture has been largely drawn away from these simple practices. Now a growing number of health conscious leaders and holistic health [...]