When we think of chamomile, most of us immediately think of a soothing cup of tea before bed, to help promote those essential Zs. This is certainly an accurate portrayal, as chamomile has been used for generations to aid...
Blood sugar fluctuations can impact our health in a number of ways. They can cause us to experience either spikes or drops in energy.
Chronically low blood sugar can lead to hormonal imbalances, mood changes, foggy thinking, and occasionally...
What is fracking?
Fracking is a common term for hydraulic fracturing, where oil and gas are drilled from the ground. Hydraulic pressure is used to spray water, chemicals and sand at underground rock, splitting it open allowing easier access to...
All-day McDonald’s breakfast has been a long sought after goal and has been requested by millions of Americans via tweets dating back to 2008. This may not come as much of a surprise since McDonald’s does 25 percent of...
Across the globe, there are approximately 400 million people currently struggling with diabetes. Statistics compiled by the International Diabetes Foundation estimate that by the year 2035, that number will jump to 592 million. That's a lot of people living...
Climate change is a hot topic these days. Some people are worried, some are uninformed, and some brush it off as a relatively minor concern. This week, President Obama aims to put the issue of climate change — and...
All over-the-counter painkillers except aspirin and acetaminophen will now carry an extended warning. The FDA states that NSAIDs can raise a person’s risk of developing a stroke, heart failure and heart attack. When taken in combination with antidepressants, NSAIDs...
Lemons are one of nature’s best sources of vitamin C, which provides a variety of health benefits for the body. Vitamin C aids in cellular detoxification and contains enzymes that assist with metabolic and organ function. It also clears...
Cooking your own food is good for your mind and body, and so are the ingredients that go into your food. We often forget that food is first and foremost fuel for our body: our muscles, organs and cells....
Having a child who is sick can be the most gut-wrenching moment a parent can experience. Parents enlist the expertise of doctors and all their technological advances to cure them. However, at what cost are we curing minor illnesses?...
