By Amanda Froelich Using a sauna after a refreshing swim – or yoga class – can be a relaxing treat, but are you aware just how beneficial a sweat session can be? Reportedly, spending time in a sauna – which is basically a hot box, heated to…
By Amanda Froelich Food waste is a big issue, especially in first-world nations such as the U.S.A., where 40% of the food produced and purchased is thrown in the trash and tossed into landfills. With 795 million people still going to bed hungry each night,…
By Amanda Froelich Though the Zika virus was first discovered in 1947, it was rarely considered a concern until 2015 when the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) issued an alert regarding an outbreak of the virus in Brazil. On February 1st of 2016, the World…
By Amanda Froelich One of the most difficult challenges might be to sit indoors when the weather outside is glorious. Luckily, a new invention actually encourages people to transport their work and office space elsewhere, and the brilliant concept is quickly gaining attention. The GreenPod…
By Amanda Froelich Carrots are part of a healthy diet, right? Well, if they’re organic, haven’t been processed, or dipped in chemical cleaners, absolutely. Carrots are an incredibly nutritious root vegetable to consume as they’re rich in fiber and vitamins A and C. Of course,…
By Amanda Froelich The topic of cannabis and what its main ingredient, THC, can do have long been debated in the scientific and political community, but it’s difficult to argue with video footage that displays its abilities. Since 1974, studies have concluded that cannabis can…
By Amanda Froelich By now, everyone has heard they need to eat healthier. But doing so? Not as easy as it sounds. You have a job, you have kids you need to feed and shuttle to after-school activities, and when you’re not playing parent-of-the-year, you…
By Amanda Froelich This eighty-year-old bodybuilder didn’t start exercising until she was 56, but the late start isn’t slowing her down… Have you ever seen the meme circulating which shows two elderly ladies; one fit, standing up, and seemingly happy; and another who is constrained…
By Amanda Froelich Until July 3rd, this installation – which is free to the public – will allow visitors to experience what it’s like to walk on water. Anyone may walk on the water whenever they please – which, granted, could be a little risky…
By Amanda Froelich Recently, Erin Elizabeth from HealthNutNews wrote up an expose about the past year’s findings concerning the many disappearances of holistic doctors. The noted autism doctor, researcher, and parent was found in a river with a gunshot wound to the chest. While authorities…
By Amanda Froelich From relieving sunburns to shrinking warts, there are a variety of ways tea bags can be reused. Did you know? Tea bags are good for more than just creating a hot mug of tea. In fact, there are a multitude of ways…
By Amanda Froelich Two lovers reunite after 22 years in an epic, mind-melding moment. Words can’t do justice to describe this moving reunion between two artists, but this writer will try. During the 70’s and 80’s, world-renowned artist Marina Abramović wasn’t always so well-known. She…
By Amanda Froelich You might roll your eyes when you hear that someone has a gluten intolerance, but in fact, the epidemic is very real and continues to increase in prevalence. The Organic Consumers Association believes this is because modern wheat in America is heavily…
By Amanda Froelich The Canadian province of Quebec used to be regarded as a haven for puppy mills, but that has since changed. In a bill tabled in Quebec in 2015, animals are now considered “sentient beings” rather than property. The legislation states: Animals are…
By Amanda Froelich Bad news for Quaker Oats. After a random inspection from Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA), glyphosate (the compound deemed to be “probably carcinogenic by the WHO last year) was detected in 10 out of 36 oatmeal products, exceeding the country’s legal…
By Amanda Froelich Salmon is purported to be one of the healthiest foods due to its high omega-3 content, protein, and essential fatty acids; but if the fish is obtained from the Puget Sound, it is anything but healthy. According to a recent study, up…
By Amanda Froelich The old adage goes ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away,’ but it may as well be an avocado. Did you know that the fruit – yes, it’s technically a fruit – is great for digestion, amazing for the skin, and…
By Amanda Froelich Fog harvesting is becoming a popular strategy to procure water. Why? Because it’s incredibly efficient at pulling aqua from the air, and also because water shortage is a very real concern in many corners of the world. According to the World Health…
By Amanda Froelich Summer is here, and that means watermelon is the official fruit most people will grab to chill off from the heat. But before you dive into the melon and ditch the seeds – or have competitions spitting them the farthest, read on…
By Amanda Froelich These are the most newsworthy benefits of industrial hemp corporate media won’t teach you about. Though the negative stigma associated with cannabis has lessened in recent years – especially since CBD-rich oils seem to be a powerful aid in fighting cancer, it…
