A good friend of mine recommended that I try drinking coconut water after finishing up an intense workout last month. I am not a huge fan of water and I don’t trust all the artificial additives in sports drinks. However, I just couldn’t seem to detach myself from an image of lounging off on a […]
Natural Goose Repellent: How to Keep Geese Out of Your Yard
January 28, 2011 by · 1 Comment
The population of Canada geese (Branta canadensis) has been increasing in the United States since the 1960’s; although geese are a valuable resource to the ecology of an area, they can also become a nuisance when they accumulate in large numbers. In addition, they damage areas through over-grazing, pollute lawns and ponds and can become […]
An Introduction To Kettlebell Workouts
January 23, 2011 by · 1 Comment
The face of fitness has changed. In this fast-paced age, where science and technology continually show us just what the human body is capable of, new fitness methods are constantly making their way onto the market. Recently, kettlebell training has received a great deal of attention in fitness magazines and entertainment television shows. In 2009, […]
Natural Reproductive Health
January 20, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Natural family planning, also known as The Billing’s Ovulation Method, is a method used to determine when a woman is fertile. During the menstrual cycle, there are numerous changes that occur in a woman’s body. By learning to identify these signals of fertility, you can use this method to become pregnant or avoid pregnancy naturally […]
Health Benefits of Melatonin
January 17, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Melatonin is a hormone which is naturally produced by the body. It is an antioxidant that helps to protect the body from free radicals. Free radicals can change cell structure and lead to life threatening diseases such as cancer. In addition, melatonin helps to regulate your body clock and is frequently used to treat insomnia. […]
How To Make Gut-Healing Yogurt
January 15, 2011 by · 4 Comments
Yogurt is a dairy product created by fermenting milk with a Lactobacillus culture. Making your own yogurt is fun and easy. It is an ideal way to use up extra milk if you own dairy animals. And, it is a healthful snack that children love. Here’s my recipe to make yogurt. Start with fresh milk. […]
Eating Protein For Lean Muscle Mass: A No-Fad Diet
January 12, 2011 by · 2 Comments
In 2011, I won’t be surprised to see another five or six books hitting the market, their spines packed with the newest secrets to losing weight and building lean muscle. It has all been tried before– from a no-carb diet to a program that has us calculating points as we go—and yet nothing seems to […]
