Remembering Wayne Dyer: Father of Motivation
On Sunday, the family of author and inspirational guru Wayne Dyer released news of his passing on his Facebook page. The post read: “Wayne has left his body, passing away through the night. He always said he couldn't wait for this next adventure to begin and had no fear of dying. Our hearts are broken, but we smile to...
114-Year-Old Man Attributed Good Health To These 5 Foods
Bernando LaPallo turned 114 years old on August 13, 2015. LaPallo is from the East Valley in Arizona and says that simple lifestyle and dietary protocols have helped him reach his old age and still feel very well at that. He even owns the website, Age Less, Live More and is the author of two books, Beyond 100: How...
5 Beneficial Herbs to Support Your Tired Adrenals
Most of us experience symptoms of adrenal fatigue occasionally — or even regularly. While adrenal fatigue is not a proven medical condition, supporters of adrenal fatigue are quite certain that it exists, and that there are ways for patients to help themselves. An obvious way to support the adrenals, and ultimately your health, is eating a balanced diet, including important...
Battle the Bulge with These 5 Powerful Green Foods That Taste Delicious!
Adding leafy greens and green vegetables to a healthy diet is a simple, delicious and effective way to battle the bulge. While they won’t counteract the negative effects of an unhealthy diet, veggies and leafy greens — when combined with a healthy diet — can assist your weight-loss efforts by nourishing the body on a cellular level. Nutritional benefits in...
Are Crayons Poisoning Our Children?
Asbestos is a carcinogen that was commonly used several decades ago as a fire-retardant. However, once it was discovered that inhaling asbestos can cause serious health risks, such as cancer and breathing problems, the use of asbestos was discontinued (but not made illegal for all uses, surprisingly enough). However, an investigation by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found...
Legumes: Good or Bad?
The answer is, a little of both. And at the end of the day, what really matters is how your unique body feels when you eat them. Some examples of legumes include beans, peanuts, peas, and lentils. Anti-nutrients Many health-minded people, especially those interested in the paleo diet, argue that legumes should be avoided because they contain lectins and phytic acid....
This Happens within 20 Minutes of Drinking a Coke
Drinking Coca-Cola is as American as apple pie, football and fireworks on the 4th of July. Unfortunately, the negative health effects of drinking Coca-Cola are often sidestepped or even ignored since it has become so commonplace in American culture. I was actually surprised at the limited information I found when hunting for academically sound journal articles discussing the health issues...
The Use of Tanning Beds Is Finally in Decline
For decades, many people have associated the image of tanned skin with beauty. Thankfully, more and more people have become knowledgeable about the dangers of tanning and skin cancer. It would appear so anyway, as research shows that the use of indoor tanning beds is now on a decline. The percentage drop averages out to a difference of two million...
Research Brings Hope for Future Diagnosing of Pancreatic Cancer
The pancreas is a small organ in the abdomen that is located behind the lower portion of the stomach. It contains enzymes that play an important role in digestion, as well as hormones that assist in metabolizing sugars. Poor prognosis for pancreatic cancer Pancreatic cancer claims over 40,000 lives in the U.S. each year. It currently accounts for approximately three percent...
The Light and Amnesia Connection
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Riken Brain Science Institute in Japan, used light to recover the lost memories of mice, which they believe opens the door to possible applications in people with amnesia. The controversy of amnesia Medical experts seem to be split between two schools of thought when it comes to amnesia. Some believe that...
