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Organic and natural recipes, tips, and tricks to live a health and wellness Longevity lifestyle.
A Beginner's Guide to Understanding GMOs. Top Story - March 2017.
Decades ago, scientists began to realize that there were major problems with a lot of the crops that were being grown. They were being eaten by bugs, often produced way too little to be profitable, and often wouldn't mature quickly enough to meet demand. To solve these problems, they decided to genetically modify them.
By Rowan Marley7 years ago in Longevity
Going Organic: What Making the Switch Really Entails
Going organic used to be something that was onc relegated to the circles of "extreme hippies" and natural health nuts. However, as years passed and awareness of the potential pitfalls of pesticides, more and more people began to get in on the trend.
By Rowan Marley7 years ago in Longevity
10 Ways to Add Argan Oil to Your Beauty Routine
Everyone is in love with coconut oil, but what about the people who aren't? My friend, for example, is allergic to the stuff. Even if she wanted to, she couldn't use any products that contained it without a trip to the hospital. Not cool. But have no fear: Argan oil is here! This plant oil is just as great at multitasking as its tropical competitor and has insanely good benefits. Some of these benefits include vitamin A, vitamin E, anti-oxidants, linoleic acid, and Omega-6 fatty acids. Sweet! But what if you don't know how to use it? No worries, that's where this article comes into play. Here are 10 ways to add argan oil to your beauty routine.
By Ariana Palmieri7 years ago in Longevity
The Benefits Of Almond Oil For Skin And Hair
Almond Oil is a lovely product that's a key ingredient in many skin and hair treatments, and there is no wondering why. After you have read this post you will certainly understand the reasons why almond oil is so popular in the health and beauty world.
By Git Springfeldt7 years ago in Longevity
Polyphenol-Rich Superfoods
What do polyphenol-rich superfoods have to do with our life span? Do we have a control over the length of our stay on earth? These are the numerous questions we tend to ask ourselves. Over the years scientists have tried to answer these questions. Why can't man live forever? Can we make it possible? Researchers have sought answers with no concrete conclusion. It's believed that plant food can improve our lifespan. It is for this reason that many researchers have studied polyphenol-rich superfoods.
By James Porterson7 years ago in Longevity
Benefits of Drinking Moringa Daily
Known for its powerful antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties, it comes as no surprise that the benefits of drinking moringa daily are ideal for most all individuals. Commonly referred to as the “miracle tree,” “drumstick tree,” or “horseradish tree,” moringa is a plant native to South Asia that can be found growing throughout the tropics. In Africa, natives commonly refer to the moringa plant as the “never die tree,” as the plant thrives abundantly regardless of environmental conditions. In medicine, the branches, flowers, leaves, roots, and seeds are harvested. Given the number of active constituents that make up the moringa plant, the benefits of drinking moringa daily cover a wide variety of common ailments.
By James Porterson7 years ago in Longevity
How To Blend Teas
Originally when my first tea blends came into creation, I was wild about making teas that were not only tasty but provide a healthy beverage for people. So many times, herbal concoctions for health and wellness just tasted bland and brittle to my palate. Today, I am still very passionate about this aspect of blending, but have expanded my repertoire. When you visit any local tea shop or mega store like Teavana, you will find an expansive selection of green, white and black tea varieties, as well as herbals (often referred to as tisanes).
By Jillian Spruce8 years ago in Longevity
The Comfiest Organic Clothing Brands
If you’re anything like me, you occasionally realize that your closet is full of scratchy, stuffy, too-small shirts, pants, and dresses that you simply never wear. Whether you Konmari it (“does this sweater spark joy??”) or use the backward-hanger method (“I can’t believe I really didn’t wear that for an entire year!”), once you get tossing it’s hard to stop. Then, of course, it’s time to replenish your wardrobe. Instead of choosing whatever H&M’s got on their shelves this season (or other chemical-filled, sweatshop-made options), consider adding only clothing that’s responsibly made and always organic. The following brands offer some of the cosiest, softest, most dreamy options for lounging, stretching, yoga-ing, and sleeping. They’ll quickly become your favorite pieces, and you’ll feel good knowing that what you’re wearing supports textile workers in caring for their families and living healthy lives.
By Sarah Quinn8 years ago in Longevity
The Best Natural Cleaning Products
Ammonia makes you cough and choke, Comet smells like the bathrooms of Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. But you want to make your home or apartment shine like the top of the Chrysler building! You just want everything to smell like French lavender or figs and pomegranates, not airway-damaging chemicals. Enter all-natural cleaning products with the scents and safety of your dreams. Of course, you can always make your own from simple ingredients like vinegar, lemon juice, water, and essential oils, but when you don’t have the time or the inclination to do it yourself, pick up one of these scrubs, soaps, or sprays and get to making everything sparkle.
By Sarah Quinn8 years ago in Longevity
Natural and Organic Makeup You'll Adore From Day One
Sometimes you feel like Ophelia, Hamlet’s tragic love, being commanded to “paint an inch thick” - and with ingredients that came from who knows where. If you’re intentional about what you’re putting in your body, it’s also important to know what’s going on your body, because pores (you know, those tiny holes in your skin that let things inside). While it can be discouraging to find products that you feel good about using, it’s getting easier to find organic-conscious makeup and skincare lines all the time. These fresh-faced choices from beauty companies who really care about where their ingredients come from will have you looking at your morning routine in a whole different way.
By Sarah Quinn8 years ago in Longevity
Herbs for Health
Herbal and holistic health practitioners have been extolling the healing values of certain plants for centuries, but until recently most western doctors dismissed herbal preparations as worthless and unscientific. Conclusive clinical tests and the standardization of herbal extracts has moved herbalism back into the spotlight. In light of this new information, vitamin and nutritional supplements have been offering herbs in a pill for years.
By David McCleary8 years ago in Longevity