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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
Whether you love or despise their flavor — and people tend to be firmly in one camp or the other — the health benefits of beets are truly outstanding. These deeply colored root vegetables are packed full of nutrients, antioxidants, and plant compounds that are incredibly beneficial for human health. They are one of the … Read more
Most people have an instinctive love of music. We may differ on which genre is our favorite (and whether or not we can sing in tune), but the benefits of music are there for us all. You probably know some of them offhand, just by the way you feel after listening to your favorite song. … Read more
Resveratrol is a powerful plant compound that many people have heard of — mostly in association with grapes and red wine. It has become well-known for promoting heart health, but you may be surprised at the number of other health-boosting benefits resveratrol has. It supports your body from the inside out (like many plant compounds … 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
Many health trends come and go, but some actually prove to be worth the hype surrounding them. This is the case of a just emerging health and fitness technique known as vibration therapy (also called whole body vibration). Like so many other holistic practices, vibration therapy is new— but also not new. The benefits are … Read more
The term “superfood” is thrown around rather casually these days. However, there’s one natural ingredient that certainly merits the term and your close attention: black cumin seed oil. (Also known as black seed oil.) Read on more to discover why the likes of modern scientists, Egyptian queens, Ayurvedic doctors, and health enthusiasts love the universally … 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
Flaxseeds are one of the oldest cultivated foods to be used for their health-promoting benefits and absolutely deserve a spot at the top of the superfood seed list, right next to hemp seeds and chia seeds. Despite their small size, flaxseeds are packed full of nutrients, antioxidants, and plant compounds that have numerous benefits for … Read more
Sulforaphane is a natural plant compound that has shown incredible health-boosting potential in numerous studies. It may help to lower inflammation, protect your heart and brain, and improve detoxification— all of which are key to combating many “modern day” ailments. In its natural form, sulforaphane is found in cruciferous vegetables BUT you don’t have to … Read more