Low Carb vs Keto Diet: What’s the Difference?
Although the terms low carb and keto are often used interchangeably, they are distinct in many ways. So, what’s the difference? Let’s settle the low carb vs keto diet confusion.
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What is the Keto Diet? Discover the Remarkable Benefits
You may have heard the term “keto diet” or heard about the amazing results that others have been getting with this diet, but what is it? The keto diet is a very low carb, high fat diet. It’s sometimes also referred to as the ketogenic diet, low carb diet, or LCHF (low carb high fat)…
Positive Affirmations for Self Love Plus 5 ways to Incorporate Them Into Your Daily Routine
‘whatever you hold in your mind on a consistent basis is exactly what you will experience in your life.’ – Tony Robbins ‘Self-care’ and ‘Self-love’ are popular buzzwords these days. They are something that everyone can get behind and support but not something that everyone knows how to practically implement in everyday life. Where to…
7 Science-Based Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Often dismissed as a “fad”, intermittent fasting is not a new practice. People have been fasting for health, religious, and ritual reasons for centuries, and the evidence of such can be found in everything from religious texts to history books. But despite the bad reputation it often gets, intermittent fasting has a myriad of health…
Simple Practices You Can Use Everyday to Improve Your Mental Health
Stress, anxiety, depression, suicide and all mental health disorders are on the rise. Despite what western medicine tells us, the health of the brain is connected to the health of the whole body. Feeling stressed and anxious at times is normal, but those feelings should be the exception…not the norm. If you feel like it’s…
How to Choose Natural Solutions for Your Kids’ Common Aches and Pains
By Sherry Torkos, holistic pharmacist Who has more bumps, scratches, bug bites and runny noses than kids? And yet it seems that many of the most common over-the-counter medications for those things have risky side effects for our little ones. As a pharmacist and a mom, holistic pharmacist, I am happy to share my picks…
5 Amazing Health Benefits of Sitting on the Floor
While we all know how important it is to stay active and get regular exercise, one thing that is often overlooked is the health benefits of sitting on the floor. How many hours do you spend each day on the sofa watching television? What about sitting on your office chair at the computer – or…
Why Mindfulness Arts and Crafting Should be Part of Your Mental Health Care, Plus 5 Easy Ways to Find Your Crafty Side
There are many ways to take care of your mental health. We’ve all heard about breathing exercises, getting regular physical exercise, getting enough sleep, having a balanced diet, and having a strong support network. Another popular coping and self-care tool is mindfulness. Mindfulness is very similar to meditation, but is more versatile, in my opinion….
Top 5 “No Poo” Shampoo Alternatives
There are plenty of ways to wash your hair and still leave behind those chemically-laden commercial shampoos. It may require a bit of experimenting to find out what works for your hair type.
Low Carb Cauliflower ‘Mac’ and Cheese
Mac and cheese, the ultimate comfort food. So, what’s a low carb dieter to do when you’re craving something homely and comforting? I have just the answer… Make cauliflower mac and cheese! And what better way to dress up a classic recipe than to add blue cheese and bacon? Now that’s a “grown-up” mac and…