Could Exercise Make You Smarter?

Recent research suggests that exercise could improve brain function and memory, and help stave off the cognitive impairment commonly associated with old age.

Yoga Changes Gene Expression, Improves Immunity

You’re probably not thinking about gene expression while stretching into downward dog in the yoga studio, but researchers have discovered that yoga has an almost immediate positive impact on a genetic level.

Japanese Doctor Confirms Health Benefits of Working Out Less, But More Intensely

Dr. Mercola: Researchers have repeatedly confirmed the superior health benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) compared to traditional and typically performed aerobic workouts. High-intensity interval-type training gives a natural boost to human growth hormone (HGH) production—which is essential for optimal health, strength and vigor—and has been shown to significantly improve insulin sensitivity, boost fat loss, and increase muscle growth.

Kapha Season: Combating Seasonal Depression and Weight Gain

According to Ayurveda, the 5,000 year-old system of mind, body, and spirit holistic health, if you’re anywhere in the world where winter is transitioning into spring, it’s Kapha season. The earth is damp and it’s no coincidence that the elements associated with Kapha are water and earth.

While every living thing, whether plant, animal or human, is comprised of all five elements–ether, air, fire, water and earth–there is usually a predominance of one or two elements in each individual’s constitution. Ayurveda refers to this as your dosha, or biological humor. Today I’m focusing on the Kapha dosha so that we can strive to stay in balance during Kapha season. Kapha dosha is slow, steady, heavy, oily, cold and soft. It is responsible for structure (earth) and lubrication (water) in the body. A healthy immune system depends on Kapha.

Modern Science Confirms Yoga’s Many Health Benefits

Modern science now confirms why humans have been practicing yoga since the beginning of recorded history: it is good both for the body and mind.

Fitness Vacation Ideas To Keep You In Top Form

Choosing the right fitness program and building healthy fitness habits is the best way to get ready for the upcoming holidays.

Healthy Alternatives On a Budget: Replace Your Gym Membership and Save Time for 10 Bucks a Month

A few months ago, I discovered an alternative that made my gym membership obsolete.

Quick and Easy Asana Yoga Stretch for Poor Posture

This stretch is a combination of the backbend half moon and the forward fold good posture poses. Performing this daily will help correct any slouching or curving of the upper back, and be invigorating as well!

5 Reasons Why Dudes Should Practice Yoga

By Jason Wachob (Mind Body Green) I’m not your typical yoga person. In fact, I don’t even come close to fitting the profile of a yoga person. First of all, I’m a dude. I’m tall (6’7″ to be exact). Yes, is the answer to your next question: I played basketball. I played for four years in [...]

Dr. Vandana Shiva: Our Hunger Games

Hunger and malnutrition are man-made. Chemical fertilizers, which are essentially poison, undermine food security by destroying the fertility of soil by killing the biodiversity of soil organisms, friendly insects that control pests and pollinators like bees and butterflies necessary for plant reproduction and food production.

Obesity Surpasses Smoking In Terms Of Ill Health Effects

(By Dr. Mercola)

This may come as a surprise to some, but data collected from over 60,000 Canadians show that obesity leads to more doctor visits than smoking.

The idea that being overweight can be worse for your health than smoking is likely to make many balk, considering how “normal” it has become to carry around extra pounds, but in terms of overall health effects and subsequent health care costs, it’s likely true.