Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Chosen for Florida
I was in line at the grocery store the other day, and of all things, the two women in front of me were talking about using medicinal marijuana in cases of cancer and epilepsy. One woman was adamant that it should be legal for medicinal use, while the other felt that it would cause more harm than good. Clearly,...
Planned Parenthood Attacks: Not an Act of “Pro-Life” but an Act of Domestic Terrorism
This year, like so many others, has been full of horrific, domestic terrorism including bombings, shootings, hostage events and more. These events, coupled with the recent tragic events in Paris and abroad, have made Americans rather uneasy, to say the least. While many of us were gathering together with friends and family to celebrate life and all that we hold...
30 Great Reasons to Add Wheatgrass to Your Day
Wheatgrass is a source of living chlorophyll with more health benefits than you can imagine. It is a natural healer that will keep you healthy and happy all day long. This liquid nutrient boasts a plethora of vitamins, including vitamin A, C and a variety of essential B vitamins for your health. Wheatgrass increases the production of red blood...
Always Check the Label of Your Supplements for This
Are your supplements up to snuff? You might have read recent news articles about the shockingly low standards of many supplements on the market today. Some weight loss or muscle building supplement products can even cause major damage to your health — links have been found with testicular cancer and liver damage. Even if they are not harmful, many supplements...
7 Benefits of Balancing Your Chakras, and How to Do It
If you feel like you never have enough energy, making an effort to tone out distractions and tune into your body may be the first step to feeling better. Balancing your chakras is an excellent way to find balance within your body and mind. While chakra meditation may seem too “out there” for many people, it can be beneficial and...
9 Natural Ways to Remove Liver Spots and Age Spots
Have you noticed any spots of darker color on your face, hands or chest? Those brown spots that form on the skin as we get older are one of the more embarrassing and unattractive signs of aging. They are considered benign, or not harmful to health, but cosmetically are often considered unsightly, and may contribute to an overall older appearance. It’s...
Protect Yourself from These Three Foodborne Bacteria
Multistate food poisoning outbreaks seem to be more common these days — it feels like we’re always reporting on some new E. coli outbreak. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), multistate outbreaks account for over half of the deaths caused by foodborne illnesses each year, and 91 percent of multistate outbreaks are due to just...
Blood Pressure Control Takes New Form, Improving Quality of Life
How low can you go when it comes to your blood pressure? Research from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests that treating those in the prehypertension systolic range of 120 to 140 mm Hg is beneficial, according to a press release issued in September. Research published this month in the New England Journal of Medicine supports the NIH study,...
McDonald’s Opens Franchise in Historic Chinese Villa, Sparking Outrage
McCafé with a side of McHistory has sparked outrage and controversy among Chinese citizens this month, as fast-food chain Mcdonald’s opens a franchise café in an historic villa. Chinese citizens are labeling the move by McDonald’s a "Western invasion" and a culturally irresponsible decision by business owners who continually defile Chinese history, CNN reported. The site of the new...
Cycling Could Save the World — Plus, It’s Healthy!
A recent report, published this month by the University of California, Davis, outlines significant findings in support of transportation cycling. Transportation cycling is all cycling you would do in lieu of using a car. The simple act of biking to work, to the market, or to meet friends for dinner may change the world. The study was funded by...
