With temperatures warming in most parts of the country, it is time for those pesky little fleas and ticks to start biting and re-populating. There is nothing pleasant about being bitten. Fleas and ticks can be dangerous, causing problems...
So, you have made the decision to start juicing. This is good news. Juicing is a great addition to a healthy diet and can cleanse the body of unwanted toxins, improve digestion and regulate metabolism.
Once you have decided to...
What's the latest trend? Natural, that's the buzz - everyone wants "natural" and is willing to pay more for it. Eating natural seems to mean healthy to most Americans.
The big question is: has the real definition of natural been...
Have you ever gone on a diet, lost a lot of weight, only to gain it all back again and have to begin your diet again? This is called yo-yo dieting and is very dangerous to health.
According to a...
For many Americans, hot dogs on the grill are a Memorial Day tradition. However, most brands are filled with truly disgusting ingredients and an assortment of potential hazards to your health. If you are a barbeque lover, rest assured...
Last Sunday, Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley announced his proposed amendment to the Farm Bill which aims to eliminate the Monsanto Protection Act, citing it as, “one of the most outrageous special interest provisions in years.”
This is excellent news...
Chronic respiratory infections including chronic bronchitis are the third leading cause of death in the United States.
Those that suffer from chronic bronchitis have trouble breathing and experience continual coughing because of lung inflammation.
To treat this very serious condition,...
Like most extraneous parts of the body, the tongue tells a story about what is happening on the inside.
How your tongue looks including its texture, color and moistness can point to a number of health issues such as...
A recent study published in the journal Public Health shows that brain diseases and dementia are hitting people - especially Americans - at younger ages now than 30 years ago, and in increasing numbers.
Professor Colin Pritchard, leader of...
There are many things about staying healthy that are fully within our control. We can control what we eat, for instance. Did someone force you to eat that donut at lunch? We can also control how much exercise we...
