Did you know that sage (Salvia Officinalis) is actually one of the biggest members of the mint family? There are well over 900 different species of sage worldwide. Many species of this plant are recognized for their healing properties. In fact, there are reports from various countries that state the pharmacology and therapeutic properties of the plant. This article will specifically cover the healing benefits of the Salvia Officinalis variety.

Goji Berry Goodness

If you love berries and can't seem to get enough sweetness in your diet, then don't pass up the goji. Goji berries, otherwise known as wolf berries, are a fruit from the Lycium barbarum family offering a wide range of health benefits which include fighting diabetes, preventing high blood pressure, even combating depression. The goji is native to China and the Chinese have been using this super food for centuries to treat various ailments.

There’s no thrill like the buzz you got when you first learned to bike. Pedalling away madly, with the wind rushing through your hair – that rush of riding a bike for the first time is incomparable. However, riding a bike is always fun. The thrill settles down, but the exercise and the fresh air are always a guarantee. And biking or cycling, whatever you may call it, is good for physical, physiological and mental health -- for a healthy mind makes for a healthy body and vice versa.

The physical benefits of pedaling

My semi-professional sports career taught me a lot about sportsmanship, my physical limitations, and the art of tennis. But one of the most important lessons was the importance of cross training to build endurance. Whatever your sport, here are 5 ways to build your endurance through cross training.

Many people enjoy a life of concerts and bar-hopping, but some of us prefer to stay indoors. Our own tasks and plans are all we need, but getting out and seeing new people, places and things can make us healthier. Here are five benefits of attending social events.

5) Become Better Informed – Going out and attending events offers new knowledge and information by introducing us to different cultures, thought patterns and ideas, which can potentially brighten our lives and increase our mental capacities to the fullest.

Gratitude happens when you feel an appreciation, happiness, or gratefulness towards something or someone. But did you know that it is one of the most powerful feelings you can ever have? When you have gratitude not only are you able to open up new possibilities in your life, but you can also change your life for the better. There is definitely power in the attitude of gratitude.

In yogic and Ayurvedic philosophy there are three basic natures or “gunas” said to rule existence.  They are: Sattva (life/sentience), Rajas (change) and Tamas (decay/death). This article explores the basics of these elements and when as humans, we crave, demand or need Rajas – the Ayurvedic element of change.

When I was growing up my Obuelita (Grandmother) would make Bacalaitos all the time. Because codfish is very fishy, this recipe helps eliminate some of the fishiness by turning it into a delicious codfish fritter. I wasn’t always a fan of fish or seafood but Bacalaitos was something I would never turn down.

Codfish fritters are really easy to make and are pretty tasty, too.

Ingredients

A lot of kids are already back in school, the sun is beginning to set a little earlier than we think it will, and the shock of how quickly summer is passing by is setting in. You’ll have to kick those end-of-summer blues to the curb though, because the summertime barbecues haven’t come to a close just yet! If you’re looking for an exciting, new dish to add to your Labor Day food festivities, I’ve got just the recipe for you.

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