New York Yoga, Spa & Wellness Guide For Personal Growth, Stress Management, Nutrition and Well-being.

When people think about eating coconut oil they often envision clogged arteries and bad health, but the fact is that natural coconut oil is a very healthy food and may even be the healthiest oil you can eat. Here are seven reasons why you might want to add this healthy oil to your diet:

There are a wide variety of postures or poses that are used for meditation. Certain forms of meditation, such as Tai Chi or Yoga, require specific poses, or a series of set poses. These poses should be learned with instruction to ensure that they are done correctly and without the risk of injury. However, if you are just starting out, meditation can be done with simpler sitting, reclining or lying poses.

Running and racing long distances can be as much a mental challenge as a physical one. At critical junctures of a tough workout or race, many runners experience negative self-defeating thoughts. They begin to doubt themselves, telling themselves that the endeavour is too difficult. They compare themselves to other runners who look fitter or are running faster. They begin to question if they will achieve their goal.

If you have never tried quinoa, now is a great time to give it a shot! This tiny seed is often referred to as a super food, because it provides the body with everything you need to survive.

Stop searching desperately for bad breath remedies at your local pharmacy and start looking in your own kitchen. Sure, you can do what the Romans did and use sticks for toothbrushes and extremely abrasive tooth powder but that would be going way overboard and is definitely not necessary.

Food labels can be rather confusing is you don't know a few simple rules, but once you know what to look for, there is a lot of useful information to help you make wise shopping decisions.

While sugar, caffeine and other more extreme substances can give you a temporary boost in energy, there is plenty of research that shows that the side effects are simply not worth it. Typically it is a losing proposition as these substances will surely leave you in worse shape than you were when you started.

Besides the obvious tools to looking your best (fitness, nutrition, style...) here are some lesser-known health and beauty tips for silky hair, glowing skin, sparkling teeth and healthy nails.