For the past several decades, people across the country have known that eating egg yolks can certainly cause health problems. While many people have made an effort to cut eggs completely out of their diet, eggs are an extremely important source of protein, vitamins and minerals. Excessive egg yolks in your diet can clog your […]
Author Tobias Roberts
After a long day at the beach, most people know that one of the best natural remedies for a scalding sunburn is to cut a piece of fresh Aloe Vera and place the gel on your burning skin. While Aloe Vera certainly is a great home remedy for all types of burns due to its […]
Japanese chef knives are renowned for combining an almost artistic touch of beauty with an unmatched usefulness in the kitchen. In fact, the type of metal used to craft Japanese chef knives was actually the same used to craft the swords used by Samurai soldiers hundreds of years ago. As planned obsolescence has gradually taken […]
Imagine a diehard fisherman getting ready for what was supposed to be an epic fishing trip. After hours of organizing baits, tackles, hooks, and other necessities into a backpack, when it comes time to cast the first line, he finds that a hole in his backpack has essentially left him without bait after hiking several […]
Unlike their western counterparts, Japanese culture is focused on minimalism, simplicity, functionality, and the relationship between Nature and the interior of the home. While most modern-day furniture options are focused exclusively on comfort, luxury, and extravagance, the end result is often a cluttered living space that leaves your home feeling less “livable” despite the extra […]
Most of us spend at least eight hours every day in bed, and longer than that on those lazy Sunday mornings. Few people ever stop to consider, however, the materials that make up the bed sheets where we spend a third of our lives. While awareness has been growing in recent years about natural, organic […]
You probably remember from your high school biology class that protein is pretty important to the human body. In fact, protein is widely considered to be the fundamental building blocks of the human body, and plays an essential role in helping us to build and maintain healthy the muscles, bones, cartilage, skin, blood, hair, fingernails […]
There is nothing more frustrating than battling with a massive fish that you have spent hours waiting for only to have your cheap fishing line get caught on a rock and rip just as you are about to reel in your prized fish. Instead of risking losing the catch (and the expected meal over the […]
What is a Japanese Futon Mattress?
If you have ever travelled to Japan for a vacation or business trip, chance are that during a warm, sunny morning, you’ll find strange looking, thick blankets hanging from virtually every window balcony across Tokyo or any other major urban center. Despite having made enormous technological progress, the Japanese […]
What is Maracuja Oil?
When most people hear of passion fruit, the first thing that comes to mind is of the delicious vining fruit that has a distinct flavor resembling a mix between kiwi and pineapple. Maracuja oil, however, is another byproduct elaborated from a type of passion fruit that comes with dozens of important […]