5 Bodyweight Moves for Beginners
Easy steps to start a bodyweight exercise routine The American College of Sports Medicine predicted body weight training as one of the top fitness trends in 2014—and for good reason. Research has found...
View ArticleZucchini Recipe Round Up
How to Harvest, Use, and Preserve Your Zucchini If there ever was a crop that rewards a little effort with unmatched bounty, it’s zucchini. Also known as summer squash, zucchini is prolific to the...
View ArticleA Chart of Vitamin Rich Foods
Understanding the Vitamins in Your Food A previous post we created called A Guide to Vitamins In Your Food generated a lot of interest, so we decided to elaborate on the guide by illustrating a...
View Article6 Edible Seeds
Why you should sprinkle them into your diet Tiny but mighty, seeds are often overlooked despite their impressive nutritional benefits. Incorporating seeds into your morning oatmeal, smoothie, or...
View ArticleThe Effects of Stress on the Brain
How extreme stress affects your health Stress doesn’t come the same way twice: It’s that fluttering anxiety in your stomach before you enter a dinner party you really didn’t want to go to. It’s that...
View ArticleOctober Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime This statistic is what makes breast cancer awareness month so important. Through early detection, chances of survival are...
View ArticleWin The New Iphone 6: Unlock the Power of The Health App!
*Thank you to everyone who entered. The Giveaway is now closed – The winner will be contacted via email* Simply enter your email below to sign up for the Health Perch Newsletter and your name will...
View ArticleHow Dangerous Is Your Deodorant?
Plenty of speed sticks don’t stack up. Here’s what you need to know before you de-stink. When you think about natural beauty products, what do you envision? Mineral-free makeup? Soaps and shampoos...
View ArticleMoving Away from Microbeads
Switch up your beauty routine to save your skin and the environment Go to any beauty guru for advice on youthful, glowing skin, and he or she will tell you to exfoliate twice a week. Using an...
View ArticleDitch The Chemicals
Create Your Own Makeup What’s actually in your eyeliner? Take a closer look at the ingredient label and you might be surprised to find that a number of chemicals are on the list. This is true of many...
View ArticleNovember is Peanut Butter Lovers Month
First introduced to the U.S. at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, peanut butter has become an American staple over the last century. Enjoyed in many foods ranging from the classic pbj to a delectable...
View ArticleSquash Season: How to Cook, Roast, and Enjoy Fall’s Favorite Fruit
Here’s everything you need to know (tasty recipes included). Bisque, risotto, lasagna, sauté, soup—there’s no getting around it: Winter squash is the fruit to cook with during the cold-weather season....
View ArticleLiving the Veg Life
Insight From Our Favorite Vegetarian Bloggers The most recent research on our country’s eating habits found nearly half the U.S. population eats at least one vegetarian meal per week, but only four...
View ArticleHealthy Mouth
Pearly Whites for the Long Haul Having a healthy mouth is very important as we age. 3 out of 4 adults have a form of periodontal disease which is a leading cause of receding gums. Thru proper brushing,...
View ArticleFit Over 40
The Role of Exercise as We Age Age is more than a number, especially when it comes to wellness. After 40, exercise is one of the greatest allies in the battle against age-related disease. It’s never...
View ArticleThe Effects of Stress on the Brain
How extreme stress affects your health Stress doesn’t come the same way twice: It’s that fluttering anxiety in your stomach before you enter a dinner party you really didn’t want to go to. It’s that...
View ArticlePilates or Yoga
Which Practice is for You? Pilates and yoga are two popular workouts that, to the untrained eye, may appear like the same thing. Although they do have some similarites their difference make them two...
View ArticleAge Proof Your Brain
Tips to Keep Your Noggin Young From where we placed our keys to how we spent our 30th birthday, memory helps us get through our day with ease and can bring a smile when reminiscing. For some 16 million...
View ArticleWin a Fitbit Charge
Start Your Year Off Right with a New Fitbit Charge Simply enter your email below to sign up for the Health Perch Newsletter and your name will automatically be entered to win a new Fitbit Charge. If...
View ArticleChakras in the Modern World eBook
A Guide to Open and Balance Each Energy Center The word “chakra” — and its sometimes hard-to-grasp meaning — may feel foreign or unapproachable to many of us. Though the history of chakras spans...
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