What’s Up With Wheat … Really?
Wheat is increasingly receiving negative attention in the media, and by now most people are unsurprised to hear that it can be damaging to our health. A growing body of research points to certain proteins, namely gluten, lectins and phytates, as the main instigators of autoimmune response and other health issues that result from eating wheat. While there is no...
An All-Woman Ticket? Hillary Needs Elizabeth Warren’s Cred, But Warren Doesn’t Need Her
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) isn’t afraid of much, especially a bully like Donald Trump, and she’s no stranger to Washington politics. This has led some people to speculate that Warren should be named Hillary Clinton’s running mate. While choosing Warren would definitely placate Bernie Sanders voters, that concession might be the only reason it would be a good idea...
10 Benefits Of Inline Skating
Okay, so it’s time to clean out the garage. You look to the corner where all your unused sports gear is sitting, gathering dust, and your eyes alight on your old pair of rollerblades. You know, the ones you got for your birthday 10 years back, tried out once, fell over and banished to the corner of the garage?...
7 Types of Overpasses that Prevent Roadkill
Since there’s no foreseeable reduction in traffic — quite the opposite actually — wildlife crossings are desperately needed to protect precious wildlife. They have good track records for safeguarding animals of all types and sizes. More than roadkill Although dead animals along the road are the most obvious signs of the damage motor vehicles cause wildlife, the issue goes beyond roadkill....
25 Reasons To Smile More
We all want to make the world a better place. There’s one simple act we all can do to make that happen. Smile more. Try it — you’ll like it. Smiles are contagious A nice smile not only lifts your spirits, but makes people witnessing your smile feel better, too. Smiling is paying it forward. Smile and the world really does...
8 Ways Off-Roading Destroys The Environment — Should We Keep Motorized Vehicles Out Of Natural Areas?
The individual driving an off-road vehicle (ORV) has a conveyance capable of tremendous destruction, yet often seems unaware or indifferent to the damage it can cause. As the Journal of Conservation Planning notes, “Technological advances have given ORVs more power and control, allowing even beginners to access remote wild lands.” The result is severe environmental impacts on many fronts. ORV...
Why You Need To Clean This Bacteria-Infested Thing In Your Home Now
It may seem like a contradiction, but your showerhead is probably one of the filthiest things in your house — not really that surprising when you think about it. This is because a showerhead is the perfect breeding ground for microbial communities, many of which can be harmful to you and your health. Even if you have a filter on...
Eclipse of the Boomers: Millennials Now Rule
Baby Boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964, have dominated American demographics for decades. As a result, this post-World War II population has set the agenda for the nation’s political, cultural and economic landscape for quite some time. However, a recent Pew Research Center study recently found that the Millennial generation, being people born between 1981 and 1997, have just...
5 Reasons To Try Reflexology For Better Health
I'm not one to go to the doctor often — I mean, if I have to, I will. Like that time I needed surgery for my sleep apnea. As I've grown older, I've focused not only on alternative medicine, but greater preventive measures. I always say to my husband, we need to be proactive, not reactive. A friend of mine...
12 Ways Credit Card Debt Is Killing You… Time To Switch To A Cash Budget?
Accumulating debt is not fun. It’s months, years and sometimes even a lifetime of grief, despair and humiliation. Sure, you have a lot of stuff to show for your spending, stuff you thought you really needed. But therein lies the debt trap. While you fully intend to pay off your credit cards, you soon realize that the interest is...
