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In countries such as Finland, saunas have long been a central part of the culture and daily life. Their use in Finland dates back 10,000 years, in fact, when the earliest saunas consisted of earth pits covered with animal skins. Meanwhile, the therapeutic-for-body-mind-and-spirit use of heated rooms and spaces actually dates back eons in other … Read more
Good quality sleep is needed for good health. Not only does it keep you alert and focused while you’re awake, your body needs this critical rest period to heal itself. The magic sleep number for adults is between 7-9 hours each night. Unfortunately, research on sleep patterns indicates that not only are many adults not … Read more
Flu season comes around every year, bringing misery with it. Symptoms like fever, aches, chills, vomiting, and a sore throat can keep you laid up for days. There’s no cure for the flu and no way to avoid it entirely, but you can strengthen your immune system and either fend off infection or shorten its … Read more
Bags under the eyes can appear for many reasons. They may show up when you’re stressed or short on sleep and disappear when you get some rest. However, at some point, bags or dark circles become a more permanent fixture. This is unfortunately a part of the aging process and happens at different times for … Read more
It’s hard to find a more popular natural remedy than elderberries (unless it’s something like turmeric). Elderberry especially comes out in force during cold and flu season. It’s even become a staple ingredient in many over-the-counter products for immune support. You can find it everything from gummies to capsules to syrup. Of course, the question … Read more
You’re probably familiar with seeds like flax and chia as incredibly healthy foods, but hemp seeds are more of a new kid on the block. It’s actually impressive how many benefits of hemp seeds have already been documented, since they haven’t been the subject of as many studies. A long-time ban on hemp products in … Read more
Small yet mighty, chia seeds could well be considered a tiny superfood. Once mostly famous for putting the green on Chia Pets, it’s the health benefits of chia seeds that are really catching attention today. Easy to add to your diet, these little black seeds are filled with nutrients that are good for your digestion, … Read more
Your lungs are responsible for drawing in life-giving oxygen everyday, but they face a lot of challenges. Pollution, smoking or exposure to cigarette smoke, chronic diseases, infections, and even the aging process can all decrease lung health, sometimes dramatically. Poor lung function means a lower quality of life and can affect your whole body. Genetics, … Read more
The sweet and spicy aroma of cinnamon makes it one of the world’s top spices. It’s been valued for its flavor and powerful health properties since at least 2800 BC. Modern research has confirmed many important health benefits of cinnamon. Studies show that it contains powerful plant compounds that have an anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic effect. … Read more
The benefits of aloe vera were once more widely known than they are today. You see, six thousand years ago, the ancient Egyptians regarded aloe vera as a miracle plant. They used it in many ways, from treating burns to reducing fever. A few millennia later, Cleopatra herself used aloe in her daily skin treatments. … Read more