Yet another food contamination in the United States as Whole Foods recalls cheese that was sold in stores nationwide, according to a Whole Foods press release issued October 7. This may trigger the third listeria outbreak this year, which has...
Sleep is very important to our well-being. Not getting enough sleep has been linked to a number of chronic illnesses. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society issued new guidelines for proper sleep, meaning you...
Modern society teaches us that any time we have an ache or pain, we should simply pop an over-the-counter pill to treat it. Synthetic drugs, however, are not necessarily the answer to treating inflammation or any other health issue....
Spinach is a member of the chenopod family that includes beets, chard and quinoa. Food experts are hard-pressed to find another vegetable as nutrient-rich as spinach. The vibrant green leaves are available year-round, though technically the growing season runs...
Our pets are more than just domesticated animals. They become a part of our family, our adopted children. As family members, we want to ensure that they get the proper nutrition they need. Many of us feed our pets...
Beavers and Coca-Cola may seem like a strange combination, but as it turns out, the dam-building animals may help the beverage company meet their water replenishment goals by 2020. With 40 billion gallons of drinks produced annually across the globe,...
There’s not much vinegar can’t do. You can use it to clean your house, soften fabric or give a little “umpf” to a meal. Believe it or not, it may actually help save one of the most beautiful natural...
Few things are as controversial in the realm of health as our diet. Paleo, vegan, Mediterranean, raw food, and the list goes on. We seem to be obsessed with what we eat, and yet we’re fighting a losing battle...
Recently, the health journey of an Oregon resident was featured on NPR. Doris Keene’s story highlights a serious problem — one that millions of Americans face every year.  Doris Keene, a 59-year-old Oregonian and Portland resident, had been an active...
The American public needs to understand and accept this simple truth: Diet pills are poison! They are not a magic cure for weight loss, and they will not transform you into a runway model — but they may kill you. It is truly...