Hot Topic: Infrared Sauna Therapy
For thousands of years, saunas have provided warmth, shelter and a sense of community. Perfected by Northern Europeans in the modern countries of Finland, Norway and Sweden, this tradition has spread worldwide and offers health benefits to those who partake. In the...
8 Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is garnering a lot of great press lately as one of the healthiest foods on the planet. More than 1,700 studies profess the benefits of consuming coconut oil. The secrets of this unique fruit (it is classified as both a fruit and a nut) are its...
7 Ways Sugar Wreaks Havoc on Our Bodies
Americans have an ongoing love affair with sugar. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the average American consumes a whopping 156 pounds of sugar each year. That’s about 31 of those five-pound bags from the grocery store. Can you imagine putting 31 bags...
Why is Sleep Important?
The Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep As toddlers we fight the impulse to sleep, but eventually in life we all come to value the importance of a good night’s sleep. We spend about one-third of our lives asleep. Did you ever wonder why this nightly occurrence is so...