The Outlawed Essential Oil that Holds Promise for Millions
We have reached a place in history where it would be completely remiss of us to ignore the mounting evidence in favor of using cannabis for therapeutic purposes. Cannabis is one of the most ancient sources of plant medicine known to humankind, and it has been blacklisted and ignored for way too long. Should people really be allowed to...
4 Gorgeous and Healthy Summer Birthday Cake Recipes
It’s any parent’s worst nightmare: a horde of children hyped up on sugar, sprinkles, and food coloring after feasting on a heap of junk food. This is the usual scene at an average birthday party. I invite you to engineer a better situation by offering up healthier fare at the next party you host. A “healthy” birthday cake doesn’t have...
ALERT: House Votes in Favor of Bill That Could Keep Us in the DARK
I don't know, maybe it is silly of me to want full disclosure on what is inside — and on — the food I eat and feed my family. I want to know if my hard-earned money is being put towards healthy, nutritious and clean food versus food that will rob my wallet and plant a cancerous seed in...
Trump the Donald
There’s been a lot of press lately surrounding Donald Trump. And why not? Media loves a story. Criticize another presidential primary candidate? That’s interesting. Introduce a controversial criticism about their war record? Even more interesting. Say something so absurd and headline worthy that people can’t help but click on the story, tune in the radio or watch your broadcast?...
Sitting May Be Even Worse for Us Than We Thought
As a culture, we spend so much time sitting. Think about it: many of us sit in our cars (or on buses) on our commutes to and from work, we often sit in chairs for hours at a time when we get there, and then we sit on the couch or in a computer chair when we get home...
Viagra for Women — Is a Pill Really the Best Answer for Igniting a Woman’s Sex Drive?
There is a new drug going up for FDA approval called Flibanserin. This medicine is being called “Viagra for women.” The FDA has already denied approval of this medication twice because they felt there was no evidence of effectiveness. It also has side effects such as nausea and sleepiness. Maybe women's sexual desire can't be ignited by a pill Big pharmaceutical...
Our Top 5 Favorite Blenders
Whether you drink them for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or to fuel a workout, smoothies are a wonderful way to get a bunch of nutrients coursing through your system in the most delicious of ways. To make them at home, it goes without saying that you'll need a blender! Since smoothies have grown in popularity, there are many franchises and...
Your Cough and Cold Could Be from Fungus and It May Be More Serious Than You Think
Cases of an unusual fungal infection, called histoplasmosis, have shown up in Montana and Idaho. The Histoplasma capsulatum fungus is something commonly found in the Ohio River and Mississippi valleys, but it has not previously appeared in Montana. Not just a fluke According to a report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it was first thought that...
6 Cultures That Promote Longer Lives and What We Can Learn From Them
Okinawa is renowned for its ability to produce long-living citizens and centenarians, or individuals who live past 100 years of age. What’s their secret? Their bodies age more slowly than ours due to a few factors. First of all, their bodies continue to produce the hormone DHEA when production normally declines. According to the National Institutes of Health, DHEA can...
8 Natural DIY Remedies for Summer Bug Bites and Stings
It’s great to get outside in the summer and enjoy the sunshine, fresh air and green surroundings filled with life. It’s high time to get the dog and kids out of the house to experience the natural environment. However, summer comes with its own set of dangers and concerns. Sunburn is probably the most obvious, but insects are a close...
