Migrating Lone Star Tick Carrying Disease and Baffling Health Officials
Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is described as “super, super scary” by F. Scott Dahlgren, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) epidemiologist. "If you don't treat for Rocky Mountain spotted fever by the fifth day of illness, there's a really good chance you're going to die," Dahlgren told NPR. Rocky Mountain spotted fever is caused by the...
8 Ways to “Spike” Your Hot Chocolate for Immunity and Vitality
A cold night, a warm fire, and a steaming cup of sugar, corn syrup, modified whey, hydrogenated coconut oil, artificial flavors, and cacao processed with alkali. For many consumers, what appears to be a delicious cup of hot cocoa is actually a cup of unhealthy, highly processed ingredients. But there’s good news: you can create delicious hot chocolate at...
Craving Sugary Foods? It May Be Time for a Detox
You no longer need to buy fancy detox products that promise to rid you of all the toxins you’ve been exposed to during your life. Why? Because even though most of us deal with toxic overload at some point in our lives, we’re always going to be exposed to more toxins, many of which we can’t avoid. Exposure can...
Shopping Enthusiast or Shopping Addict? There’s a Test for That!
Many of us remember when going to the mall was the thing we did on the weekends. It was as much a social event as a shopping activity. Today we can shop anytime we want; a myriad of goods and services are available at our fingertips 24/7. But how do you know if your shopping habit is a problem?...
How to Avoid Pregnancy Naturally: Fertility Awareness Method 101
Remember sex ed class back in middle school? Depending on what school you attended, you may have been taught total abstinence, or scared off by horrific descriptions of sexually transmitted diseases, or maybe you were handed free condoms. Unfortunately, what you probably didn’t learn is how to read and manage fertility naturally. That’s why so many women end up mindlessly...
Ancient Romans’ Low-Sugar Diet Meant Healthier Lives
Cancer, diabetes, premature aging. It may be sweet to eat, but sugar is disastrous to our bodily systems. Studies show that sugar is a significant contributor to tooth decay, and new archeological evidence from Ancient Roman remains seems to back up this conclusion. Sugar may be the only cause of tooth decay To say that sugar is the only cause of...
Nasty Diseases You Can Get from Your Pets, and How to Prevent Them
We all love to give our pets lots of kisses and cuddles, but what if you end up with a nasty parasite or viral infection? Animals are unfortunately prone to a number of illnesses that can be passed to humans. These are called zoonotic diseases. Learn to spot the signs so that you don't get caught by surprise. Bacterial infections Campylobacter: This...
Must-Haves for Your Natural Medicine Cabinet
There are so many natural remedies available, it can seem like we need to be spending thousands of dollars on supplements and herbs. However, it's easy to keep things simple if you stick with these 14 basic remedies that are practically cure-alls. Use this list to stock your natural medicine cabinet and you’ll have the answer for every injury, pain...
It’s Germ Season: How to Keep Your Kids Healthy at School
With the new school year in full swing and the winter fast approaching, your kids may be bringing home more than just homework. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average elementary school student can get up to 12 cases of the flu or cold each year and between one and four cases of the...
Breast Cancer Isn’t Always What You Think It Is
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In the midst of a sea of pink merchandise, it’s easy to get caught up in the myths and fear associated with the disease. Breast cancer is a serious disease, leading to the deaths of thousands of women each year, but with all of the testing and hyperawareness about breast cancer, are we...
