Intermittent fasting – A new way to diet?
It seems that every few months, a new diet phase or ‘fad’ arrives. Whether it’s keto, low carb, high fat, paleo, the list of how we should consume food continually changes. A new dieting technique called ‘intermittent fasting’ has recently emerged as a new way to manage weight. Interestingly, this approach doesn’t control what you […]
Is your pet bad for the environment?
Are your four-legged pets are not environmentally-friendly? Our cats’ and dogs’ eating habits are responsible for creating almost 64 million tons of greenhouse gases every year. Based on current research that’s the same as 13 million cars on the road. There are more than 163 million dogs and cats in the US, and they just […]
Nashville survey links income with health
The link between income and health has been highlighted in a recently released Nashville survey. In the first countywide health assessment in nearly 20 years, the 2019 Nashville Community Health and Well-being Survey provides an up-to-date picture of the health of the city. In most areas (except Obesity) the Survey shows low income or lack […]
Hemp and CBD on the menu at Harvest LabCanna
In 2016, LabCanna launched as one of the first hemp producers in Tennessee, with a location in Franklin. Since then, the business has grown significantly, and the organization opened Harvest LabCanna, where you can try CBD and hemp products in their coffee shop in Nashville. The menu contains tasty treats such as a smoothie called […]
How environmentally-friendly is Nashville?
In terms of its environmental footprint and ‘eco-consciousness’, Nashville has been poorly ranked by WalletHub in a project that studied cities across the United States. Nashville was ranked 70th out of 100 cities that were included. To determine the cities promoting an environmentally friendly lifestyle, WalletHub compared the 100 largest cities across 26 key “green” […]
Podcasts and mental health
Podcasts are an amazing tool to discuss a range of subjects, especially those that may be sensitive. We highlight how this medium is helping many individuals discuss mental health… For those of us that struggle to find the time to sit down and read a book, listening to podcasts can be an excellent way to […]
F45 opens first Nashville location
A new gym is opening in Nashville, part of the F45 Training network. It will officially open its first Nashville location in Midtown this Saturday, Oct. 5. Located at 2317 Elliston Place. F45 originated in Australia, and has grown to train millions of fitness enthusiasts around the world. According to the Guardian, “The Australian-born brand – the F stands […]
Neurofeedback can help with Opioid abuse
At the recent ISNR Conference in Denver CO, attendees from all aspects of the Neurofeedback sector caught up with the latest developments, findings and case histories on how this fast-developing therapy is impacting people with a wide range of psychological conditions. One of the most popular presentations: An Integrative Neurotherapy Approach to Balancing the Gut-Brain […]
Is it safe to vape essential oils and vitamins?
As vaping of tobacco substitutes and other substances come under scrutiny by various States and Healthcare Authorities, there’s one area that so far seems to have escaped the attention of these authorities: vaping of essential oils or vitamins. In the last few years, several companies have started selling vitamins and essentials oils specifically for vaping […]
What is conscious living?
The phrase ‘conscious living’ has its roots in Buddhism, but has been adopted by many to mean acting mindfully and intentionally in every aspect of your life; this can be emotionally, physically or mentally. You can apply the idea of conscious living to your life in so many ways, it’s about understanding that every action […]
The benefits of fresh air
Get outside, feel better, be happier and more fulfilled that’s the message from the health care professionsals – and they’re now even giving prescriptions for it. Everyone knows how much better you feel when you go for a walk in the woods, hills or even just sit down next to a waterfall. Whatever is ‘in […]
The importance of bees
Manufacturing giant Bayer is one of the world’s largest corporations, and its company policies are having a direct impact of the country’s bee population. Paul Rowney explains why you should be extremely worried, and how to do something about it now. Bayer is a $50bn German multinational pharmaceutical and life sciences company. It recently acquired Monsanto for $66bn (sellers of […]
