We rely on our feet to walk, run, dance and even drive, and with nearly 26 bones and 33 joints in each foot, keeping them healthy is essential to total body health. Unhealthy feet can often be the sign of larger, underlying health problems like diabetes, lung disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. With regular exercise and a few of the following tips and tricks, your feet should be in tip top shape in no time; ready to carry you through your next great adventure.
Outdoor picnics, hikes, and trips to the local swimming hole are just a few of the activities that make summer everyone’s favorite season, but pesky bugs and their bites can put a damper on big summer fun. Not only can those itchy, red bites hinder your activities, they can also carry diseases like west Nile virus, malaria, and Lyme disease. While many commercial insect repellants have been shown to effectively keep bugs away, their chemical contents may not be completely safe for you and your family. We encourage you to try these simple, natural tricks to enjoy a healthy, bug-free summer.
It may seem counter-intuitive to apply oil to the surface of your skin. After all, decades of beauty advice cautioned that oil was the enemy of a healthy, radiant complexion. Recently however, proponents of natural beauty products have rediscovered the skin care secrets used for centuries by native and ancient cultures worldwide. Natural oils, extracted from a variety of plants have been shown to heal, nourish and moisturize the skin, transforming it from blah to beautiful.
