Methamphetamine (also called meth, ice, crystal, or chalk) is a highly addictive man-made stimulant / drug that comes in the form of a white, odourless crystalline powder. The drug is typically snorted, smoked or injected and, infrequently, ingested orally. The effects of meth usually last 6 to 8 hours but can last much longer in some [...]
Switching from a traditional lifestyle to a natural lifestyle can be one of the smartest choices you ever make. There's a lot of appeal to living a natural lifestyle, including improved health, less stress, and much more. Knowing how to make the switch, though, can be a bit confusing at first. Even if you wake up [...]
If there’s a single word that can sum up the spirit of a new year, that would definitely be: detox. Whether you’ve done it in an attempt to rid your body of any toxin buildup (guilty of late-night snacks or binges, anyone?) or to improve your immune system through a juicing-based cleanse, the goal has been [...]
No, no one sets out to become an addict. However, many people believe that the path they are on could never led to substance abuse. The thing is though, anyone and everyone is susceptible to becoming an alcoholic or drug addict if just put in the right set of circumstances. The biggest issue is that many [...]
Wishing You a Happy Holiday Season! I am so glad to celebrate this wonderful time of the year with you! Welcome to the Special Holiday Edition of the “Healthy, Happy, Green & Natural Party” Blog Hop! This “blog hop party” is a positive place where you can find and share lots of healthy, green, natural and delicious [...]
Happy Holidays! I am so glad to celebrate this wonderful time of the year with you! Welcome to the Special Holiday Edition of the “Healthy, Happy, Green & Natural Party” Blog Hop! This “blog hop party” is a positive place where you can find and share lots of healthy, green, natural and delicious holiday goodies, gifts [...]
Coffee lovers can rejoice that enjoying a cup of brew without adding milk each day might help to detox your cells. Not only does your morning cup of java taste good, but it's also good for you. Essentially, your body has an inbuilt garbage collection and elimination system that we call detox. The key to [...]
Living holistically is about honoring the human body’s natural needs and balance while respecting the greater natural world. Finding and living this equilibrium has many benefits. "Living holistically is about bringing balance into everyday life, the body and the surrounding world." Here are 10 awesome reasons why holistic life is really worthwhile: 1. Flushes your [...]
Many people have tried a detox program in recent years. The thought of flushing harmful poisons from your body, shedding massive amounts of excess fat, clearing up your skin, and supercharging your immune system has spread like wildfire through our “image is everything” society. If you’ve considered trying a detox or cleanse, or beginning another one, [...]
Like me, I’m sure you worry a lot about the health and fitness of your family! You want everyone to eat good, wholesome food. You want to have plenty of energy. And you’re suspicious of all the unnatural chemicals in the products you use around the house – not to mention in the medication you give [...]
Guest post by Yuri Elkaim, BPHE, CK, RHN & Amy Coates, RHN, BSc. Constipation is a big problem in the western world. According to the medical community, constipation is defined as having 1 bowel movement every 2 to 3 days. But as holistic health care professionals, we know that's absolute nonsense! For optimal health, you should [...]
After a long, two-month stretch of holiday parties--topped off with a vacation in the Bahamas to celebrate the New Year--I needed to go on a healthy vegetable soup regime for a few days to help me detox from all of the salt, sugar, snacks, pastries, drinks, desserts and other holiday treats associated with the season. A low-salt vegetable [...]
How not to fall for "The Lazy Gal's Guide to Detox". Do exercises that help you cleanse. Does this scenario sound familiar? You've been feeling out of sorts for a while. So you decided it was time to give your system a break and detox your body. You thought you did everything right. You [...]
Get your detox juices flowing with tasty and nutritious organic juicing recipes. We all know how important it is to "eat your fruits and vegetables". In fact, you probably hear it in your sleep. In addition to hydrating the body, fresh veggies and fruits provide vital skin-healthy nutrients and antioxidants, such as vitamins A, [...]
With a few simple changes, you can ease into a healthy, detox lifestyle. Are you a busy, multi-tasking, goal-oriented achiever trying to juggle all of the demands on your "to-do-list"? Do you relish the satisfaction that comes from checking off everything on your list? Well, here's an important question: Is detoxification on your "to-do list"? [...]
Reap the benefits of lemon and water in the morning. I feel good! Want to know why? Because now I start my day with a glass of warm water with lemon juice! Plus I drink water with lemon slices all day long! It certainly helps me drink a lot more water each day than [...]
