Yes, you read the headline correctly. Looks like ol’ Bessie just isn’t cutting it anymore these days. And if you’re like us, you probably threw your hand over your mouth and gasped in complete shock (and perhaps disgust) at the thought of grown men swigging fresh breast milk straight from the source. Well…it’s (been) happening.
The humble coconut has undoubtedly had its fifteen minutes of fame – having gone from an exotic tropical treat you slurp on the white sand beaches of the Bahamas, to a pricey beverage consumed in the name of clean eating. It’s not surprising that the market for this super-drink has raked in $1 billion, turning it into quite the burgeoning industry over the years. But coconut water may soon be on the back burner once birch sap hits the market.
All workout and no play? Not according to this activewear! Whether you rise and shine at 5am or sweat it out after a long day at the office, chances are you might need a little encouragement to get your butt to the gym on the daily. Ditch those dingy tees with last year’s sweat stains and get motivated with these laugh-out-loud tees and tanks – because laughing burns calories too!
It’s almost the peak of cold and flu season and that means that viruses are inevitable – door knobs, tabletops and bathrooms are just a few of the many places that put us at risk. Common colds are the number one reason that children miss school and adults miss work. The average person gets between 2-3 upper respiratory infections (URIs) per year, making this the most common infection in humans. Over 80% of these infections are viral and cannot be treated with antibiotics, which can only treat bacterial illnesses. Yet year after year, patients ask for them as a quick and easy fix when none are necessary. Taking them may in fact harm you.
The new year is officially here and with it comes a flurry of goals to accomplish in 2015. Among those goals, getting fit and losing weight are some of the most popular. However, it’s important to base exercises off fitness facts rather than fiction, which is why we wanted to share a quick visual from Nautilus Inc. on common fitness myths.
Simple ideas for maintaining a healthy dose of dairy in your diet
Moms have to be the busiest people on the planet! Between 2am feedings, running the kids to school and activities, working and running a household, who has time to go to the gym? Working out at home saves time and money. Fitness experts say you only need 30 minutes of exercise a day to make a difference. By incorporating exercise into your daily routine you get to bond with your kids while teaching them a healthy lifestyle.
So you’re stressed? That’s nothing new. You might be too busy pulling your hair out or chewing your fingernails down to the cuticle to read this with a clear mind, but this is something that you will definitely benefit from in the long run. And don’t just speed read, let it really sink in.
