Who would have thought that a classic summer fun activity such as swimming could cause cancer? Most pools you swim in contain chlorine, and while chlorine, kills algae, bacteria and germs, did you know that it is also a...
Not only is the produce we’re eating less nutritious than it used to be, it’s also more expensive. So what if we told you that you’re probably tossing out some of the most nutritious parts of the foods you...
There is a veritable craze going on right now surrounding green tea, and for good reason: the stuff is super-healthy! However, due to recent research and the links between green tea and weight loss, some people are going overboard,...
From coconut-infused ale to pizza-flavored brews, craft and specialty beers have become more popular and zanier than ever, but some may find a new brew idea out of Oregon a bit too strange to try.
‘Sewage beer,’ as it’s being...
There are a ton of teeth whitening products on the shelves of drug stores today, but most of them are expensive, filled with chemicals, and may actually do significant damage to your teeth. Fortunately, there are natural ways you...
There are many simple, natural substances and foods that are invaluable when it comes to great health. Not only do these natural health aids help to alleviate uncomfortable and sometimes even dangerous conditions, but they can also work in...
There seems to be a long-standing uncertainty as to whether cracking your knuckles can be beneficial, harmful, or harmless. Some people feel it loosens their joints to crack their knuckles, others enjoy the sound (particularly teens)... but let's take...
We have talked a great deal about the importance of a healthy gut and beneficial gut bacteria. Not only is maintaining a balanced gut environment important for digestive health, it is also important to the immune system - as...
In the ongoing search for alternative therapies that provide important health benefits, we're taking a closer look at vibration therapy. Vibration therapy has been shown by research to strengthen bones and muscles, improve circulation, and possibly more.
Preventing bone and...
Not every trauma-related side effect should be classified as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Soldiers and other survivors of trauma who suffer from night sweats, vivid dreams, and other disruptive nocturnal behaviors (DNB) may instead be experiencing trauma-associated sleep...
