Want to lose a few vanity pounds? Try snacking with your non-dominant hand. Researchers asked people eating popcorn during a movie to eat with their non-dominant hand. The results? The participants consumed, on average, 30 percent less than when they ate with their prominent hand. For radiant skin use coconut milk as a beauty wash. It’s moisturizing and contains Vit … [Read more...]
Energy-Boosting Hacks
Do you struggle during the week and find at least one or two days where you feel drained and needing a nap? No matter how much coffee or tea you drink you just can’t seem to feel energized. Well, I’ve put together some natural energy boosters. So next time you are feeling sluggish try some of these hacks: Drink a cold glass of water. Being dehydrated can cause you to … [Read more...]
Back Pain Relieving Hacks
A lot of the time, what I write to you about revolves around something that is happening in my life. This past week I have suffered, off and on, from lower-back pain -- some of the worst I have ever had. Luckily I have had my fiance to rub my back. But this week I needed more than just a massage. I needed to resort to some other treatments. So here’s what I did, hack sty … [Read more...]
Should You Be Eating Banana Peels?
There’s been a lot of hype lately about how healthy eating banana peels is for you. Some say that peels can help beat depression, are detoxifying and will help you sleep better. Unfortunately, I could not find any science to back that up with amounts and varieties. What I did find is that eating the skin of a plantain banana (not the sweet variety) does contain po … [Read more...]
Anti-Aging Drink Hacks
Today I want to share with you drinks that will improve your health. Hack style: Drinking two tablespoons of apple-cider vinegar in 6oz of water can lower blood-sugar levels in diabetics and pre-diabetics. Drink warm lemon water, once a day, to improve digestion. Green drinks are rich in antioxidants. They can improve your skin, digestion and prevent cancer. Click … [Read more...]
