The law states that supplements are products taken by mouth that contain a dietary ingredient. With 92% of the U.S. population deficient in at least one nutrient, supplementation may seem like the best solution. However, considering the loose terminology defining what they are, is it okay to be giving your child a supplement and what should you look out for?  We’ve compacted the most common dietary deficiencies in this article to see whether supplements for kids is right for you. Why Are Our Children Deficient in Nutrients? Nutritional foods including

Drug use in the United States has become a chronic issue. In 2013 it was estimated as many as 24.6 million people used illicit and illegal drugs. That number has only gone up in the past six years.  So if you’re falling down the rabbit hole of addiction, what do you do? What are the signs of addiction that you may be exhibiting? Is there a way to quit safely? Is there somewhere you can go to unlearn unhealthy habits? What many intervention coordinators are going to say is: Go

Plants go through some incredible growth cycles during their lifetime. Plants begin in the form of a dormant seed, waiting for its moment to shine. When ready, the plant undergoes seed germination. It will then continue stationary journey until ready to bear the fruits of its labor. Keep reading for more information on plant growth, from germination to vegetation and beyond! Seed Germination This is the spawning, fetal stage in the plant growth cycle. Plants will remain dormant in their seed form until the right conditions are met for germination. The key components for

With cities growing larger and reliance on the grid becoming stronger, more and more people have decided to take a huge step in the opposite direction. Living off the grid is an amazing experience for many people if done the right way.  If you are planning on moving off the grid, there are some things you should know first and some tools that you will want to gather before heading out. We’re going to give you the information on all things off the grid.  Whether you’re going to be growing

The longer you stay sober, the better your chances are of remaining that way. One study of over 1,000 addicts found that abstaining from drugs or alcohol for at least a year increases your chance of long-term success. In the study, approximately one-third of people who had been abstinent less than a year remained that way. But after a year of sobriety, less than half relapsed.  Those statistics are encouraging, but making the decision to get sober is still tough. But while those first days and weeks are difficult, you

U.S. credit card debt has hit an all-time high with Americans owing $870 billion on their credit cards. Getting your first credit card is a huge step towards building your credit history and solidifying your financial future. However, with great power comes great responsibility. While using your credit card is essential to building responsible credit, it’s all too easy to get into serious debt. Having a credit card makes it easier to buy things you can’t afford. Being financial savvy and making smart choices about how and when to use your