Working out is the vessel we use for getting in shape and feeling great. That is only half of the equation, however. The other half consists of proper diet - eating clean and eating enough. Few know this as well as olympic athletes. health.com compiled five quick tips which will guarantee that your diet is on the right track.
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I love at-home spa treatments because most of the items you need, you probably already have in your kitchen or bathroom cabinets. Here are some ways you can use honey, yogurt, aloe vera liquid, oils, sugars and even coffee grinds, to make fantastic at home spa treatments in a matter of seconds.

Honey Yogurt and Aloe Vera Masque
Put your daily dose of yogurt to use on your face, with a honey yogurt and aloe vera masque. As a moisturizing masque, this is great for the fall weather and winter climate. Just mix two tablespoons of plain yogurt, one ounce of local honey and about one ounce of aloe vera liquid ( not aloe gel, it isn’t as natural) together in a bowl. Now just apply the mixture to your face and take a breather for 15 minutes. (more…)

Summer has come and gone, and with it, so has many peoples’ primary motivation for working out - vanity. So many of us begin in the spring with hopes of achieving our dreams of having a beach body - looking ultra hot in a bikini or showing off a chiseled six pack. I am really not sure what motivational goals people set in the fall, unless they are gearing up for next summer, which brings up an interesting fitness topic - what keeps people motivated? What makes them get up and go to the gym? (more…)

Dancing is a great exercise it is also meant for the soul and can be a spiritual practice called JourneyDance.

JourneyDance is a playful method of spiritual movement that is all about personal growth and healing. Through this method of movement and dance, your body and mind will be cleansed and your inner strength will be the focus. JourneyDance is fired by music that uses elements of theater, vocalization, visualization sequences and improvisational movements, all which can ignite the imagination. (more…)

Recently, I read a blog post which turned my stomach. A woman who teaches classes on healthy eating choices has a rather unique prop she uses in class - a hamburger from McDonald’s. What’s so special about this prop, you ask? The hamburger was purchased in 1996! After 12 years, the burger still looks the same, indicating that there are A LOT of preservatives in it. Naturally, she uses this prop to make the case that such food can in no way be nutritional, as it’s loaded with additives. (more…)

There is a lot of talk about what we eat. I think we can all agree the cookie diet just won’t work. To help you out, we revealed 5 diet myths:

High Fiber Foods Kick the Calories
Don’t fool yourself, high fiber is good for you but it depends on what you mix into your high fiber foods. If you have whole grain pasta and put fettuccini in it, you’re not making it healthy. (more…)

One of the beautiful things about working out is progress. You get to see and feel your body transform. One way to see this progress is through the use of a diary (for us guys, a “journal”, not a “diary”). By keeping a record of topics such as diet, workout progress, etc. a person has an easy method of determining how much progress they have - or haven’t - made. According to a study conducted by the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, use of a journal can double your weight loss and help the weight stay off. In the study, 1,500 overweight adults were placed on a diet and workout regimen. After five months, participants lost an average of 13 pounds. (more…)

In Florida, when Mother Nature and commerce intersect, you have the Everglades on one side and the U.S Sugar Corp on the other. The biggest sugar cane producer in the United States is closing its doors within the next six years, which means for the State of Florida, it is time to buy.

Florida has bought the land for $1.7 billion and is planning to preserve it.

It is an agreement that will be the largest conservation purchase in the history of the state of Florida. The wetlands of the Everglades are the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, where you can find endangered species such as the Florida panther and the American crocodile.

Although the 187,000 acres of South Florida that are being bought and restored, the domestic sugar cane producers might lose their lobbying efforts to reshape a national sugar policy. During the next six years the company will keep producing sugar on the land. The U.S Sugar Corp produces 700,000 tons of raw sugar annually. They will also provide a severance package for their 1,900 employees during this changeover.

Written by: Isobella Jade

From the top of your head to the tips of your toes, there are many ways to maintain your good health. Here are some natural remedies for your body, to give extra attention to places on your body… even your brain.

Brain - If you’re feeling uninspired and not motivated, consider yoga, acupuncture, Chinese herbs, or Tai Chi. These are known depression-fighters and will bring in the positive energy. (more…)

Are you bored with your relaxing routine? Do you even have one? There are other options to relaxing than your typical bath, walk, and meditation practice. You can give new meaning to relaxing by giving your atmosphere a change and by changing your Zen mindset.

Turn your daily stress relief walks into a Labyrinth stroll: You can apply a spiritual Zen to your typical walk by experiencing a Labyrinth stroll, which is a walking tour for your soul. It involves walking meditation on a path in a garden, park, spa, church, or wellness center. (more…)