Must Coal Die? What Presidential Candidates Have To Say
Coal mining dates back thousands of years, and coal continues to be utilized for power generation. More recently, numerous environmental groups have raised concerns regarding the impact of coal power on the environment. From air pollution and heavy metal exposure to greenhouse gas emissions, it is time to abandon this unsustainable power source. Of course, the environment and our health...
Sit, Squat Or Lean: The Best Way To Poop
Sit, squat or lean, a question that’s plagued humans for centuries — not really — but maybe it should have. While it’s no secret we all poop, it’s really not something most of us care to discuss, except with our doctor. Yet, history and research tells us there may be a better way to poop, and knowing which method...
4 Herbs That Are As Good As Over-The-Counter Pain Meds
In 2015, the FDA increased the warnings associated with the use of over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Taking these painkillers comes with the increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Many are now questioning the use of painkillers for any reason. However, you don't have to go completely pain relief-free, even if you are avoiding NSAIDs. The four herbs listed...
Miniature Equines May Be Just Right For You
If you’ve always wanted a horse but live on a small acreage or can’t afford a full-size equine, a miniature animal may be just the right fit. Horses, donkey and mules are all available in miniature form, and they are arguably among the cutest critters on the planet. Because they’re herd animals, you’ll have to remember that famous potato...
Reasons Why Rapid Weight Loss Is Not Always Best
Americans want everything fast. We want our cars fast, we want success fast, we want to find our soul mate fast, and we want our food fast. We also want to lose weight fast. This desire for quick results is what has made the rapid weight loss industry thrive. There are thousands of products and exercise routines that claim...
Hound Lowdown — Living Happily With Hounds
Many hound breeds are named for their original quarry, for example, the foxhound, coonhound and deerhound. Despite the fact that these dogs were bred for hunting, most of them make very good house pets and couch hounds. Scent versus sight hounds Hounds fall into two primary groups — scent and sight hounds. The former tracks their prey via their noses, and...
How Seasonal Melatonin Changes Affect MS
Multiple sclerosis, referred to as MS, is a disease that affects the central nervous system. No proven, direct causes are known, nor have any proven cures been found. Yet, through new findings, we’re starting to realize the effects of hormones on our health, including the very one that helps us sleep — melatonin. Seasonal changes in melatonin have been...
Hamburg, Germany Is Done With K Cups… Are You?
Coffee: For many of us, it's an absolute must-have in the morning. Many of us also find ourselves pressed for time early in the day, and convenience may sometimes overrule common sense when it comes to our cup of joe. I'm talking about the Keurig craze. Nearly one-third of American homes now sport a Keurig machine (or a similar brand...
Ditch Your Toxic Tampons For One Of These 5 Earth-Friendly Alternatives
Did you know that the average woman goes through 20 tampons per menstrual cycle? While this may not seem like a lot, it adds up to almost 10,000 throughout a lifetime. It’s estimated that a whopping 20 billion pads and tampons are used and then discarded every year — and that’s only in North America. These products fill up...
6 Things In Fake Grass That Could Kill You
Those of us who have played sports on a synthetic turf are familiar with the black "crumbs" that come off it and seem to end up virtually everywhere. Children play on it all day long, and come home with black particles embedded in their hands and knees. So, what is that stuff, anyway? More importantly, is it safe? While the materials...
