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Apr 9, 2019
Organic Diet and Cancer Risk
Last October, a study was published in the Journal of American Medical Association Internal Medicine by a team of French scientists that reported a 25% decrease in overall cancer risk among those who ate relatively high diets of organic food, as compared to those who ate little or no organic diets. Read our blog to learn more about the study and why this may be the first you're hearing about it!
Apr 6, 2019
Annual Pesticide Report: Which Fruits & Veggies Should You Only Eat Organic
The nonprofit Environmental Working Group recently reported their 2019 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce. In this report, the U.S. top 5 fruits and vegetables found to be the most tainted with pesticides were spinach, strawberries, kale, nectarines and apples. Read our blog to learn more about pesticides and how to avoid them!
Apr 2, 2019
Interview with Michael Apollo, Mindfulness Trainer
Work. Home. Family. Relationships. How do we balance it? And more importantly, how do we make sure not to miss a moment of what’s actually happening, instead of worrying about what tomorrow holds in store? O2 Living interview mindfulness trainer, Michael Apollo for his take!
Mar 29, 2019
Women's Health in March: Healthy Vegan Recipes
In honor of Women's History Month, O2 Living's recipes throughout the month of March focus on vegan recipes for women's health. Read more to find some delicious recipes with women's health in mind!
Mar 26, 2019
Women's Health in March: Hemp Extract takes on PMS
This entire month we have focused on women's health, and now we're tackling an issue that affects about 40% of women: PMS. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a constellation of symptoms, both physical and psychological, that can start about 1 to 2 weeks before your period. Read our blog to learn about how hemp extract may alleviate your PMS symptoms.
Mar 23, 2019
Women's Health in March: Gender Differences in Anxiety and Inflammation
Hemp extract (CBD) has become increasingly popular among women, and for good reason, too. Hemp extract can be used to help ease symptoms of several issues that disproportionately affect women, such as anxiety and inflammation. Read on to hear about gender differences in anxiety and inflammation and how hemp extract (CBD) can help!
Mar 19, 2019
Women's Health in March: The Benefits of Prenatal Massage
This March, we at O2 Living and Living Health and Wellness are celebrating Women's History Month by discussing women's health topics all month. One of our favorite things to do at O2 Living headquarters and holistic spa and yoga studio is to receive a relaxing massage.
If you’re headed into your second or third trimester of pregnancy, the reality has probably become impossible to ignore—growing a life is hard work. As your body changes and grows along with your baby’s, you’re also probably starting to feel like it’s time for a much-needed massage. But just how does prenatal massage differ from regular massage?
Mar 16, 2019
Women's Health in March: Combatting Diminishing Sex Drive
This March, O2 Living is focusing on women's health. One major concern for women of a certain age is diminishing sex drive. Experts say that a lack of interest in making love, even with partners we adore, is not as unusual as we might think. "A disappearing sex drive is a common problem, sometimes in women as young as their 30's. While it has not yet reached epidemic proportions, I think we're only seeing a small portion of the women who are affected," says Rebecca Amaru, MD, a gynecologist at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. Learn more in our blog!
Mar 5, 2019
Progesterone and Women's Health
In honor of Women's history month this March, Living Health and Wellness is exploring the connection between hemp extract and hormones and women's health. Today, we're taking a closer look at progesterone and women's health.
Feb 26, 2019
The Heart Healthy Reasons to Eat (and Drink!) More Color
The American Heart Association agrees with us, fruits and veggies are a necessary part of a healthy diet! Fruits and vegetables are packed with natural nutrients, can help with weight management, and can help prevent and reduce your risk of serious chronic health conditions. Read to learn more about the benefits of adding more color to your day!
Feb 23, 2019
What is HPP?
High Pressure Processing - also known as HPP - is the use of cold pasteurization process to ensure the safety and stability of foods and beverages, without preservatives or heat. HPP is an FDA- and USDA- approved method for preserving beverages, like Living Juice's organic, cold-pressed juices, by Living Health and Wellness makers, O2 Living. Read our blog to learn more about the benefits of HPP!
Feb 16, 2019
Added Sugars and Heart Health
Ever wonder the difference between added sugars and natural sugars? Natural sugars can be found in fruits, vegetables, milk and grains, before processing. Added sugars are put into food, beverages and condiments during production and processing and are linked to quite a few different health issues, including heart disease. Read more about heart health in our blogs this month!