Author: James Worthington
Ginger is derived from the root of the herb Zingiber Officinale. and has been utilized for centuries as a delicacy, medicine, and as a spice. Ginger originated in southern China, spreading to the Spice Islands and throughout Asia, West Africa and the Caribbean. However, Ginger did not appear in Europe until the 1st Century. The Ginger’s travels...
Read MoreGrapefruits are rather well-known for being a a major addition to any healthy diet. Not only do they taste fantastic, they only hold a whole host of health benefits. This citrus fruit has always been popular with those who wish to lose weight due to it’s appetite suppressing and metabolism boosting properties. Cold pressing the rind of citrus...
Read MoreThe Rumor: Meditation causes you to feel drowsy Maybe it’s the quiet room. Or the comfy clothing. Or, I don’t know, the fact that my eyes are closed. But how come whenever I give meditation a try, I end up yawning and fighting off the sandman instead of finding my Third Eye? Could it be...
Read MoreAnger isn’t always a bad thing. The emotion can serve as a useful tool when you’ve been treated unfairly and seek to rectify the situation. But blowing your top on a frequent basis? A definite no-no. Managing anger through mindfulness can calm you down before — or even after — the emotion becomes unhealthy. Start...
Read MoreYogic breathing is a great way to chill out and oxygenate your blood — a key to good health. Shallow breaths don’t maximize the amount of the oxygen flowing through your system, which leaves your body feeling sluggish and your blood vulnerable to toxin pile-up. In time, a lack of full oxygen exchange can tax your...
Read MoreThe Rumor: The benefits of meditation are mainly spiritual In an age when multitasking is a way (and fact) of life, sitting with your eyes closed for half an hour and focusing on your breathing may not seem like the best use of your time. If that’s the way you feel, you’re probably under the...
Read MoreNew to meditating? Body-scan meditation is a great place to begin. This meditation is performed lying down, so it’s ideal if you aren’t ready to meditate with your body upright for a long period of time. Before you start, though, keep these pointers in mind: Location is key. Choose a quiet, warm and comfortable spot...
Read MoreYour brain loves music like Willy Wonka loves chocolate. No, really, it does. Let’s paint a picture of your brain on music: While sound drifts through your auditory pathways, pitch registers in the language center, rhythm rockets through the motor regions, and the rest of your brain chips in to puzzle out tune, predict melody,...
Read MoreI never feel more grounded than when I’m doing the Tree Pose in yoga class. I stand tall and secure, my knee perfectly angled against my thigh, my posture lean and my focus centered on one spot on the wall. Tree Pose does more than just strengthen my abs: It helps me concentrate on my balance — and...
Read MoreYou’re freaked out about catching something during flu season… or maybe you’re just sick and tired of feeling run down and exhausted. Either way, one thing’s for sure: It’s always a good time to boost your body’s immune system. While it does a pretty darn good job on its own, there are ways you can...
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