Chamomile May Protect Against Death
When we think of chamomile, most of us immediately think of a soothing cup of tea before bed, to help promote those essential Zs. This is certainly an accurate portrayal, as chamomile has been used for generations to aid in relaxation and ward off that fiend known as insomnia. However, chamomile has many other potent benefits, as well. In 2010,...
4 Foods That Lower Blood Sugar and Four Foods That Raise It
Blood sugar fluctuations can impact our health in a number of ways. They can cause us to experience either spikes or drops in energy. Chronically low blood sugar can lead to hormonal imbalances, mood changes, foggy thinking, and occasionally more severe symptoms like seizures and loss of consciousness. Chronically high blood sugar can impair the ability of the pancreas...
Research Shows Fracking Directly Harms Human Health
What is fracking? Fracking is a common term for hydraulic fracturing, where oil and gas are drilled from the ground. Hydraulic pressure is used to spray water, chemicals and sand at underground rock, splitting it open allowing easier access to trapped gas and oil. Because of the pressure and chemicals used in the process, concerns about air and water pollution...
McDonald’s Set to Launch All-Day Breakfast Campaign
All-day McDonald’s breakfast has been a long sought after goal and has been requested by millions of Americans via tweets dating back to 2008. This may not come as much of a surprise since McDonald’s does 25 percent of its daily business during breakfast, according to Technomic, a consumer survey company. Offering all-day breakfast is a new vision, which...
Google Stepping In to Help with Diabetes Epidemic
Across the globe, there are approximately 400 million people currently struggling with diabetes. Statistics compiled by the International Diabetes Foundation estimate that by the year 2035, that number will jump to 592 million. That's a lot of people living with this complicated metabolic disorder. Internet powerhouse, Google Inc, is stepping in with the hope of making it easier for diabetics...
Climate Change Is a Very Serious Threat Says President Obama
Climate change is a hot topic these days. Some people are worried, some are uninformed, and some brush it off as a relatively minor concern. This week, President Obama aims to put the issue of climate change — and the repercussions it can have — into the forefront of our minds. To broadcast awareness of climate change and the effects...
This Just In: FDA Says NSAIDs Cause Stroke and Heart Disease
All over-the-counter painkillers except aspirin and acetaminophen will now carry an extended warning. The FDA states that NSAIDs can raise a person’s risk of developing a stroke, heart failure and heart attack. When taken in combination with antidepressants, NSAIDs may also cause bleeding in the brain, a 2015 study published in the British Medical Journal found. Drug safety expert...
9 Ways to Flush Away Toxins with Lemons
Lemons are one of nature’s best sources of vitamin C, which provides a variety of health benefits for the body. Vitamin C aids in cellular detoxification and contains enzymes that assist with metabolic and organ function. It also clears waste from the digestive tract and enhances immune health. Vitamin C is necessary for the production of certain hormones and...
20 Indian Cuisine Ingredients That Heal from Within
Cooking your own food is good for your mind and body, and so are the ingredients that go into your food. We often forget that food is first and foremost fuel for our body: our muscles, organs and cells. For thousands of years, the citizens of India have practiced what is known as ayurvedic medicine, or healing with food....
Children’s Hospitals Find CT Scans a High-Risk Factor for Cancer
Having a child who is sick can be the most gut-wrenching moment a parent can experience. Parents enlist the expertise of doctors and all their technological advances to cure them. However, at what cost are we curing minor illnesses? Are we putting children at a higher risk of developing cancer? Recent research has shown computerized tomography (CT) scans are placing...
