Lightweight Alternative to High Maintence Cast Iro...

As someone who is not that into heavy metal, at least not in my food, I’m excited about a new line of healthy cookware promoted over at Dr. Mercola’s website. I was interested in their earlier release of cast iron cookware but it was just too complicated for my lifestyle – I have limited storage space and few appliances – so I’ve been looking for equally healthy alternatives to cast iron. Why? Chances...

Urban Air needs Salt...

I’m always on the lookout for ways to improve the air quality of my urban apartment. I have hanging plants near my bed that have helped a lot with my morning allergies – plus they are beautiful. I also have a “Way Healthier Home” Air Purifier from Dr. Mercola’s line of products which I placed next to my office space. It also drastically cut down on my sneezing attacks while I work. Urban living especially is...

The Yoga of Eating...

By: Heather Ashare, MPH Heather Ashare has been a dedicated practitioner and instructor of Ashtanga yoga for several years. As the yoga expert at DietsInReview.com, she shares simple and effective ways to make yoga a part of your life for greater fitness and wellness. DietsInReview.com also provides healthy recipes, weight loss tools, nutrition and health guidance in the Diet Blog and reviews of more than 475 diet...

My Juice Fast- A Personal Journal...

Raw Juice Fast, Vegetarinism, Yoga and what it all means! The following post is from a girlfriend of mine, whom decided to do a Raw Juice Fast. She is also regularly practicing yoga. The following is a personal journal about what she experienced while fasting. Trying to fall asleep the last few hours my mind just keeps flashing images of art that I have a deep desire to put out. Paintings or sculptures of my unconscious...

Clean up your cleaning act!...

Our skin, the human body’s largest organ, is essential to our overall health. It has a big job to do. Our skin works constantly to: protect our internal organs detoxify our bodies prevent bacteria and viruses from entering store vitamin D for our immune system Almost all commercial name brand toiletries and household cleaners contain hidden carcinogens. Don’t believe me?. Let me prove it to you: Go to this...

What is an Alkaline pH Level and How to Monitor yo...

What does it mean to “Alkalize” your body? Well, it’s the opposite of having your system be Acidic. Remember those litmus papers from high school lab? You can actually use those to test our urine or saliva to see what your pH level is. We ideally want to score at least in the 6-7 range because this means we are not too acidic (which can lead to health problems). What causes an acidic pH level? These foods, for...

How and Why to start Yoga...

I first became interested in yoga when I met an amazing older woman in her 60’s who radiated youth and had the body of a teenager. I had recently become health- conscious, having shed 10 lbs of post-high school fat put on in my constant pursuit of the better beer and burger. I had become vegan and stopped drinking milk. But even after shedding the weight, I wanted to make sure I looked (and felt!) as great as my...