B Vitamins Are Nature’s Energy Elixir
Many people can’t live without their morning coffee, or an afternoon pick-me-up of soda or a caffeinated energy drink that causes a terrible “crash” later when the sugar and caffeine wear off. Don’t get sucked into that trap. Reach for a natural energy booster instead. Vitamin-rich foods and beverages are a much healthier choice when you need some energy boost, and drinks with lots of B Vitamins are
Keeping Our Planet Healthy
One of our favorite days of the year is Earth Day, which began in 1970 and helped spark the modern environmental movement. Each year on April 22, millions of people around the world celebrate environmentally-friendly practices and work to raise awareness about toxic emissions from vehicles, power plants and factories, and harsh chemicals that hurt plant and animal life. Earth Day also helped influence the creation of
Taking Care of Our Health – World Health Day
April is an important month for NADI because it includes World Health Day, and this year the global day of advocacy is extra special to us because of the coronavirus pandemic. World Health Day is on April 7 and activists around the world observe the day by advocating for healthcare access for all people without allowing it to become a financial hardship. The event was created by
Having Trouble Sleeping? Try Grapes
Each night, millions of people toss and turn as they struggle to fall asleep. Stress, anxiety and overstimulation can lead to restless and sleepless nights, interfere with natural sleep rhythms and leave you groggy and cranky the next day. To naturally invite drowsiness, try eating a small bunch of grapes in the evening. Grapes are the only fruit known to contain the sleep-regulating hormone melatonin,
Vitamin C Can Help You Survive Cold & Flu Season
Sneezy colleagues, contagious family members and friends who are spreading more than holiday cheer make it a challenging time of year for our immune systems. Cold and flu viruses are creeping up all around us, and it’s crucial to take a more proactive role in caring for your health by strengthening your immune system. Consuming more Vitamin C helps our bodies fight a wide variety of certain
Exercise to Combat the Winter Blues
Don’t let the winter blues get you down. Shorter days, chilly overcast weather and the stress of the holidays can be the perfect recipe for a seasonal emotional slump. Exercising during the winter months can be very beneficial for your health by giving your heart, lungs and muscles a workout. It can also strengthen your immunity, curb food cravings and burn off extra calories from indulging in
Minimize Holiday Hangovers With Rosehip Drinks
The holidays are a time of excess, with rich foods, desserts and plenty of cocktails, wine, beer and other festive drinks. That often leads to hangovers and sluggishness the next morning. One way to minimize holiday hangovers and boost your body’s hydration is to drink plenty of fluids that have Vitamin C, potassium, B Vitamins and other healthy minerals and nutrients that can help your body recover
The Rise of Social Entrepreneurship
Many younger workers value making a positive impact as highly as they value compensation and career advancement, and this shift is spurring more companies to embrace social entrepreneurship. In surveys, 94% of Millennials say they want to use their skills, talents and experiences to advance social causes and other societal improvements that are important to them, according to the Society for Human Resources Management. Nearly 60% of
Celebrating Human Rights Day
December 10 is a very special day as countries and organizations across the world celebrate Human Rights Day, which aims to protect the inherent rights of every person on earth. Motivated by the experiences of the preceding world wars, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in a 1948 meeting in Paris. It was a landmark document that proclaims the inalienable political, civil,
Soothe Sore Throats with Rosehips
Move over, cough drops. There’s a more natural way to soothe sore throats with rosehip tea. Rosehips have natural mucilaginous properties, which means a viscous or gelatinous substance. Drinking rosehip beverages can ease the pain and scratchiness of a sore throat by providing a natural coating for the mucous membranes in the throat. Rosehip also acts as a demulcent, which relieves inflammation and irritation by creating a protective film