Water is a necessity for our survival. In the U.S. and other first world countries, clean water is frequently taken for granted. All we need to do is turn on the faucet and out it comes.
But in some...
The Centers for Disease Control published a report recently that revealed deaths from prescription painkillers in women are rising at an alarming rate. From 1999 to 2010, the number of women who died from overdoses of prescription opioids increased...
Study Conclusion: "A combination of honey and coffee can be used as an alternative medicine in the treatment of PPC. "
In a recent article we discussed some natural alternatives for dealing with a sore throat. Now, a remarkable study...
It happens every year. The seasons change, the kids go back to school and cold and flu season hits full force. Even if you eat healthy, exercise and take precautions to wash your hands frequently, sooner or later you...
An estimated 27 million Americans suffer from Osteoarthritis. This painful condition is a degenerative disease in which the protective cartilage on the ends of the bones continuously wears down, causing intense joint pain. Any joint can be affected, yet...
If you find yourself tossing and turning at night, meditation may be just the nightcap you are looking for.
While there are many different types of meditation, they all have similar core principles: quieting the mind and focusing awareness on...
Browsing through grocery store aisles, our ears are often met with cheerful, rather generic pop music, intermittently interrupted by various announcements. Farmer's markets often surround us with different sounds, from the noises of the street to any local bands...
An apple a day… well, you know how the saying goes. And it’s true! The health benefits of apples have been touted for centuries. Today, it’s important to always select organic apples, as most of the nutrient content is...
For years you’ve probably heard that the secret to a healthy body was to count calories. Calorie counts are on everything now including most restaurant menus. But is all of this number crunching really worth the effort? The answer:...
A recent study presented at the American Heart Association High Blood Pressure Research Scientific Sessions 2013, revealed that children with one or more high blood pressure readings were about three times more likely to develop the condition as adults.
Their findings...
