Is Depression an Allergic Reaction?
A study has recently been released that indicates that depression may be more closely related to an illness or allergic reaction than a mental condition. The science behind depression as an allergic reaction Numerous scientists have spent the last several years studying the science behind what causes depression. George Slavich, a clinical psychologist at the University of California, Los Angeles, has...
PlantPure Nation — Using Movies to Spread a Healthy Message to the Masses
All too often, movies are a means of spreading sensationalism and mixed messages to the public. Focusing primarily on sex, violence, and drug use, most modern-day films do far more damage than good. This is why it is so refreshing to see that positive and important messages can be relayed through a film as well. Using movies to spread a healthy...
Ice Cream that Doesn’t Melt… Now That’s Just Silly!
Like an invisible forcefield only seen in science-fiction movies, this newly developed ice cream is impervious to the hot, ultraviolet rays of the sun. No more ice cream melting onto your hands and dripping all over your clothes and shoes. It may sound clean and convenient, but non-melting ice cream could cause health issues. You may recall a news story...
307,000 Veterans Died While Awaiting VA Care
As of September 30, 2014, 307,000 veterans have died while awaiting care and it has been almost a year, so it is safe to assume that the number has since increased. The report by the VA’s Inspector General found over 800,000 pending cases in the VA’s backlog of applications for mental and physical health care. The VA’s Inspector General...
Feeling Hangry? How to Avoid Food-Related Mood Swings
Food that you eat is processed into simple sugars, free fatty acids and amino acids. The nutrients are moved into the bloodstream where they are assimilated by organs, tissues, and other parts of the body to be used for the production of hormones, chemicals and fuel for your body’s systems. After eating, the nutrient level in your blood gradually starts...
19 Reasons to Eat Avocados
Avocados may be one of nature's most delicious superfoods. They are used in a number of dishes around the world, and for good reason. Avocados boast a number of vitamins and minerals essential for human growth and long-term health. Avocados have the good fat you need — monounsaturated fat — which is easily burned for energy. Monounsaturated fats are...
Stop Sunburn Before It Stops You
Sunburn is almost an inevitable part of summer for many children and adults. Although your skin is better off if you never get burned, if you do encounter a nasty burn or two this summer, use these simple home remedies to fight the effects of sunburn naturally. Stay hydrated If you are burned, you are likely dehydrated as well. Cool off...
10 Effective, Free Exercises for Weight Loss and Maintenance
Losing weight is a matter of calories in versus calories out. So the most effective exercises to lose weight are those that burn the most calories. Here are five workouts that will help you burn 400 calories or more to lose weight, and five exercises that will help you maintain a healthy weight. Running For each hour you run, you will...
FDA Cracking Down on the Sale of Pure Caffeine Powder
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently issued letters of warning to five companies who sell pure caffeine powder in an attempt to crack down on caffeine powder sales online. The five companies who received the letters risk having their caffeine powder stocks seized if requirements are not met within 15 days. Pure caffeine powder is marketed as...
The Results of Childhood Exposure to Violence
According to the U.S. Department of Justice website, "Children exposed to violence are more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol; suffer from depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic disorders; fail or have difficulty in school; and become delinquent and engage in criminal behavior." Four out of ten children exposed to violence The findings of the National Survey of Children's Exposure to Violence revealed...
