In what may turn out to be a key step in our nation's fight against rising obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease rates, Senator Bill Monning of California has recently proposed legislation that would require sodas and other...
It’s easy to get stuck in a rut. Getting out of your routine takes a lot of work, while staying in your comfort zone minimizes risk and provides a state of security, which means lower anxiety levels and reduced...
Are you in love with your scented candles? If so, this, unfortunately, is an affair worth ending. While they may smell nice and create a relaxing environment, the health hazards associated with burning them are anything but tranquil.
The following...
It is important to begin any discussion on food processing with the truth. Humans have always processed food in some way or another. You may hear people say things like: "Since food processing, everything has gone wild and wrong."...
In an effort to make your house more environmentally friendly, you may have tried several techniques including line-drying laundry, unplugging appliances or taking shorter showers.
Little changes here and there can have a major impact on both your utility...
Imagine if every American were medicated with a prescription painkiller for every hour of every day for an entire month. It would take an unheard of number of pills for this situation to play out, wouldn’t you think? Unfortunately,...
The ongoing question over the cause of our obesity epidemic is often hotly debated. Are the abundance of high-calorie meals and snacks on every corner to blame? Or is the fact that our children are constantly entertained by video...
Over the past hundred years or so, we’ve seen a phenomenal progress in technology, including medical technology, as Dr. Andrew Weil points out in his bestselling book, You Can’t Afford to Get Sick. While it obviously offers many benefits, including...
Over 795,000 individuals will suffer a stroke this year, and more than half of them will be women. Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death for men and the third leading cause for women, according to the American...
Body odor is frequently something that is joked about, and attributed to poor hygiene or the need to take a bath. Often, however, this isn’t the case at all.
It may be a sign of stress, poor eating habits or...
