This 5 Minute “No Exercise” Workout Can Slash Heart Attack Risk and Boost Brain Power
When you hear the word "workout", you probably conjure up images of strapping on your running shoes or grabbing your hand weights and performing some form of exercise. However, there is a new type of strength training that researchers feel could lower blood pressure and boost both cognitive and physical performance. Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST), was recently presented at...
Household Chemicals Double Risk of Diabetes in Women
According to the CDC, nearly 26 million, or 11% of all Americans over 20 years old are affected by diabetes. This endocrine disease, characterized by issues with insulin production and resistance was the 7th leading cause of death in the United States in 2015 based on 79,535 cases where diabetes was listed as the underlying cause of death. But did...
The Most Potent Medicinal Plants and What They Are Capable Of
Thousands of years before modern medication such as ibuprofen, hydrocodone, and codeine became the physicians “go-to,” traditional medicinal plants were being used around the world to alleviate several conditions. Of course, advances in modern medicine are astonishing and have improved lifespan and quality of life in leaps and bounds over the past 50 years. However, there is something to...
7 Reasons to Kick your Soda Habit for Good (#4 may shock you)
It’s sweet, bubbly, and oh so refreshing after a long, hot day. A can of Coke or Pepsi is often what many people crave with dinner or for their mid-afternoon sugar rush to get them through the piles of work on their desk. But did you know that your daily soda is actually killing you? Whether you call it...
Airplane Coffee and Tea Could Contain Poop and Other Bacteria
Those late night or early morning flights can be really hard to take, and many of us look forward to a warm cup of coffee or tea to jolt us into action. However, if you are used to drinking your tea or coffee on your flight, you may want to think twice. Flight attendants report that they will drink...
5 Reasons Why You Should Drink Turmeric Juice (and how to make it)
Over the past few years, turmeric has skyrocketed in popularity in the West, as many health food enthusiasts, scientists and natural doctors come to recognize the remarkable properties of this ancient spice. Here are just a few reasons you should add turmeric juice to your diet today! Reduces inflammation Curcumin is one of the main reasons for the many health...
Tyson Subsidiary Pulls 10 Tons of Beef Patties Out of Stores for Possible Plastic Contamination
AdvancePierre Foods, a subsidiary of Tyson foods is pulling 20,300 pounds of ready-to-eat beef patties from stores because it may be contaminated with plastic. Tyson acquired AdvancePierre Foods in 2017 and is now faced with the possibility of a major recall. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, (FSIS), consumer complaints regarding soft purple plastic...
Quit Wasting Your Money on Hand Sanitizer: Here’s What Works Instead
How often do you turn to a few quick pumps of hand sanitizers instead of taking the time to thoroughly wash and dry your hands? Marketed as an effective alternative to traditional hand washing, hand sanitizers are not all they are cracked up to be. Here’s what you should know. The truth is, washing hands with soap and water is...
Ladies, Here’s Why You Should Go Commando at the Gym
Face it; you hate those little lines that are visible through your workout pants and the creeping after your second set of squats that has you searching for a private corner to pull down. Wearing underwear when you workout is generally a hassle that most people would love to be free of. Well ladies, guess what? I have some...
Scientists Say: Don’t EVER Drink Your Tea This Way
Historical documentation shows us that tea is a very ancient elixir, that was first enjoyed thousands of years ago. There is just something comforting about a warm cup of tea that many of us are drawn to. They key here is warm… not hot. Researchers have discovered some very disturbing news for those of us who like to drink...
