68 Monsanto-Owned Companies to Boycott
The controversy surrounding genetically modified organisms (GMOs) has been raging since their introduction in the mid-1990s. The many scientists, organizations, governments and members of the public who are against GMOs have expressed concerns about the safety of the foods themselves, as well as the agricultural practices they are proliferating. On the other hand, corporate agricultural forces and food manufacturers have...
Why Every Woman Should Drink These Teas
Tea can be a gentle way to keep the body in line every day, including hormones, mood, digestion and sleep. These are things many women struggle with, and keeping a wide variety of therapeutic teas on hand can be a great way to help yourself feel better fast. Since many prepared tea bags have natural or artificial flavors added, we...
10 Foods That Grow Your Baby’s Brain
As mothers-to-be, we do a lot to encourage the optimal development of the baby during pregnancy. We talk to baby, go to prenatal yoga classes, have tests and checks performed, and listen to classical music. But what about food? We know that choosing the right foods can bolster health and prevent illness. Nutrition becomes even more important when it comes...
The Delicious Tea That Boosts Egg Production (Men Can Drink It Too!)
What does every woman carry around in their purse? Probably things like lip balm or lipstick, a small mirror, a couple of bandaids, a travel-size deodorant and an emergency stash of tampons. We have a new suggestion for this list of essentials: raspberry leaf tea. Seriously — every woman needs to be consuming this tea on a daily basis, at...
Could Elephants Unlock the Door to Cancer Prevention in Humans?
Elephants are one of the largest animals walking the earth today, with over 100 times more cells than humans, and they rarely get cancer. Cancer is the second leading cause of death among U.S. adults with an estimated nearly 600,000 deaths in 2015, according to the American Cancer Society. Therefore, researchers are turning to elephants’ cancer resistance for answers...
Antibiotics Linked to Type 2 Diabetes
According to a new study, taking antibiotics on a regular basis could increase your chances of developing type 2 diabetes. Danish researchers investigated the link in a 2015 study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. The researchers found that study participants who had taken more antibiotics leading up to the study were more likely to also be...
Get Healthy: Save Money
Taking care of ourselves, especially our health, is important for many reasons. Your body is central to everything you do. Neglecting to take care of it can restrict your ability to live a full, abundant life. Health problems can also cause short-term and long-term financial strain. Here are the ways your health affects your financial well-being and how taking...
Obese Kids Healthier in 9 Days by Cutting Added Sugar
Obesity has become a plague that is sweeping the United States. Approximately one third of American adults are obese, and the prevalence of obesity in children and adolescents between two and 19 years of age is around 17 percent, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The startling obesity statistics have been attributed primarily to poor...
Soda Linked to Significant Heart Failure Risk in Men
Good health and wellness are what all guys strive for, right? If you are nodding your head in agreement, you may want to make sure there isn’t a sweetened soda beverage in your hand. Research published this week in the British medical journal Heart, found that drinking sweetened soda may increase your risk for heart failure by 23 percent....
Chipotle E. Coli Cases Expected to Increase as Source Remains a Mystery
The Washington State Health Department issued a press release on October 31 warning those who have eaten at Chipotle in Washington to see their doctor. The number of cases in western Washington has reached nineteen. In Oregon, three cases have also been confirmed in the Portland area. There have been eight people hospitalized, although there are presently no fatalities...
