Earlier in the year we shared a post on office ergonomics, the applied science of equipment design to create a work space that fits you and the work you are doing while maximizing productivity by reducing fatigue and discomfort. This info graphic is an excellent complement to our previous post because it offers detailed information [...]
Although herbal remedies are rarely studied to the extent of medications they are thought to have healing powers. Since I am not comfortable with ingesting essential oils for their healing properties (this should be done under the supervision of a certified aromatherapist) I love the idea of utilizing foods, including herbs, for their healing properties. [...]
Too often I learn about “super foods” that have tons of health benefits but are not accessible or budget friendly enough to be a feasible addition to my diet so I was thrilled to find this resource highlighting the “super” qualities of some more ordinary and accessible foods. Many of these items are staples in [...]
According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Skin Disease, approximately one-fourth of U.S. adults experience at least 1 day of back pain in a three month period. One of the risk factors for back pain is weak back and abdominal muscles caused by poor posture. Good posture enables us to maintain positions (sitting, standing, [...]
Ginger is one of those foods that I wish I loved but just don’t care for it. Ginger ale, pickled ginger, ginger chews, even some Asian foods just have more ginger than I can tolerate. Even though my palate doesn’t like ginger I can not deny all of the great things that ginger can do [...]
