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
Attitude of Gratitude
Gratitude is top of mind for many during November, especially as we approach Thanksgiving. There are studies that indicate that feeling gratitude and appreciation more frequently and regularly can lead to more positive feelings, better sleep, and even improved immunity. Keeping a gratitude journal or shifting your thoughts and feelings from stressful topics to those of gratitude can make your entire day more positive. It’s
Instead of Sports Drinks, Choose These Healthy Drinks for Kids
Many children are struggling with obesity before they develop the awareness to consider the health consequences of the foods and drinks they consume. Nearly one in five school-aged children in the United States now have obesity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Childhood obesity rates have more than tripled since the 1970s, and calorie-laden beverages such as sports drinks and soda are partly to
Celebrating Georgia’s Heritage with TBILISOBA Festivities
We had a wonderful time in recent weeks celebrating the rich history and culture of the capital of the country of Georgia at TBILISOBA events in three different states. NADI was delighted to join Georgian expatriates, people of Georgian heritage and others who simply admire the culture of the Caucasus region at the TBILISOBA festivals in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. We poured samples of our