Feed Your Gut Bacteria This to Support Weight Loss
Did you know that there are billions of bacteria hard at work in your digestive system? Without them, you wouldn’t be able to break down or absorb nutrients from your food. You also wouldn’t have a working immune system. Scientists call these helpful microorganisms “probiotics.” These “good bugs” perform many useful functions, such as modulating inflammation levels and intestinal pH....
Children Accidentally Given Bipolar Medication This Past Halloween: A Closer Look at the Pharmaceutical Industry
When it comes to trick-or-treating, there's always some degree of anxiety for parents. As children walk door to door, collecting candy from strangers, safety is a concern. Generally, the Halloween tradition is safe: children have fun getting dressed in their costumes and fill their bags full of sweet treats. Each year, however, one horror story emerges of a stranger...
Want to Lose Weight? Walking May Be Better Than the Gym
The simple act of walking at a brisk pace may be beneficial for decreasing your body mass index (BMI), according to a new study from the London School of Economics (LSE). The recent research found that walking at a brisk pace might even be more beneficial than doing other physical activities, including working out at the gym. The study, published...
McDonald’s Releases Organic Burgers in Germany
“Healthy” and “McDonald’s” aren’t words that we usually see in the same sentence, but it looks like we may be able to get used to it soon. That’s because, according to a recent press release, diners will be able to order organic hamburgers at Mickey D’s in the near future. Crazy, right? Does this mean we’ll get organic Big...
How to Use Oats, Lemon Juice and Aloe Vera to Reduce Signs of Aging
Stress, environmental toxins, diet, lack of sleep and many other factors can cause people to look and feel older than they really are. Our appearance can begin deteriorating as early as our twenties! In 2016, the skincare industry is expected to reach 121 billion dollars in global revenue. Instead of wasting money on expensive treatments, there are natural ways...
17 Conditions Remedied By Pineapple
When you think of a pineapple, what comes to mind? Piña coladas perhaps? Cue the song!) Or Hawaiian pizza? This juicy tropical fruit deserves more credit than just being the ingredient of a sweet vacation cocktail or a midnight snack. Originating in Brazil and Paraguay, pineapples were first brought back to Europe in the fifteenth century by Christopher Columbus....
This Simple Habit May Affect Weight Loss
If you’re convinced that getting to your goal weight is impossible without extreme effort, you might be in for a surprise. This simple daily habit could make a big difference to your health. Studies show that sunlight exposure in the morning improves weight loss. One study has even concluded that a person’s exposure to morning light can account for 20...
6 Great Ways to Upgrade Your Breakfast
My go-to breakfast used to be something along the lines of some raisin and bran cereal with skim milk, or two pieces of whole-grain toast with some olive oil "butter" spread and a thin layer of peanut butter. Now I look back at these poor excuses for a meal and laugh! Little did I know that I was setting myself...
Love Burgers, Hate Meat? Try These 3 Homemade Veggie Burgers
If you love burgers, but hate meat, then our veggie burger recipes are just up your alley. Substituting a meat patty with whole, nutrient-rich foods can be a lifesaver. Eating more plant-based foods can help you prevent diabetes, Alzheimer's, cardiovascular disease, and stroke, while giving you more energy, better digestion, and healthier immune function. Furthermore, research has found that...
10 Reasons to Get Frisky Tonight
Sex is a taboo yet ubiquitous topic in our society. Many of us choose to largely ignore it, or blush when it is brought up in public. Certainly sexual activity is not a proper topic for dinnertime conversation. Yet sexual energy is all around us, plastered on billboards, suggested in advertisements, and walking down the street. Allow us to take...
