The ability to enjoy, perceive, sense and experience life is dictated by the neuron firing rate and health of your brain. Without a well-functioning brain you could not appreciate art or music, smell a flower or feel the heat...
Epsom salt, which is not really a salt at all but a mineral compound comprised of magnesium and sulfate, gets its named from a saline spring at Epsom in Surrey, England. Epsom salt has been used for centuries as...
Whether you are going gluten-free or just looking to add a new and nutritious spin to your meals, millet is a great way to go. An ancient grain with a warm, slightly nutty flavor, millet is versatile and has...
How many times do you find yourself working at a computer or watching television when all of a sudden an ad comes across the screen for a juicy cheeseburger or a decadent ice cream sundae with warm hot fudge...
Even the most avid of animal-lovers can be unintentionally guilty of turning a blind eye when it comes to the leather industry. Some don’t eat meat, others refuse furs, yet how many people don a leather belt or bag...
Spices add zest and color to some of our favorite dishes and even contain a number of health-promoting properties. However, you may get more than this according to a new Food and Drug Administration report (Pathogens and Filth in...
Because most people do not swallow gum, they pay relatively little attention to what is in it. However, the stuff your gum is made of moves very quickly into the bloodstream because it is absorbed directly through the walls...
A study conducted by the ARS Beltsville Human Nutritional Research Center in Maryland, found that red cabbage has 36 anthocyanins, including eight that had never been detected before.
Anthocyanins are a group of very beneficial compounds that are considered...
Did you know that being thankful can actually be good for you? In fact, it may be one of the easiest things you can do to improve your well-being. This simple prescription for reducing stress and improving your happiness...
A story that was featured in a New Zealand/Australia television version of "60 Minutes” documented a man who was so close to death that doctors said there was no hope and the plug for his life support system was...
