The Top 6 Reasons Why I Stopped Eating Meat
I grew up in the late 70s and early 80s when meat was the center of the evening meal, or so it seemed. There was always some kind of pork, hamburger, chicken, or, as my siblings and I liked to refer to it, "mystery meat." We never really knew what the mystery meat was, only that it was "good...
Could Red Wine Help You Fight Cancer?
Resveratrol is a polyphenolic compound that is found in the skin of red grapes, wine, plums, peanuts, and some other plants. It is believed to have antioxidant properties and provide other health benefits. Resveratrol sensitized cancer cells to chemotherapy In a 2011 study by the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, it was found that resveratrol made tumor cells more sensitive...
Is the Vagus Nerve the “Medical Holy Grail” for Human Health?
The vagus nerve is a multi-branched network of neurotransmitters that stretches from the brain stem down throughout the neck, thorax and into the abdomen. A lot of research has been looking at the vagus nerve to determine its role in the possible treatment of diseases like epilepsy, obesity and depression. Many researchers believe it may be the central key...
Podcast Episode #7: Free Yeti Coolers, Bull Sharks & Grizzlies, Losing Close Friends & More
Listen to this week’s podcast to learn how you can win a FREE Yeti Cooler. A $250 Value! These coolers keep ice frozen for days! Perfect for camping, tailgates, barbecues, fishing and anything outdoors. Megan and Jake are back from their 3 week hiatus and talk about Jake’s fishing excursion with bullsharks. Megan discusses her trip to the great white north...
Florida Beachgoers Beware! There Is a Rare, Deadly Bacteria in the Water
If you are a beachgoer in Florida, then beware that the water you’re swimming in contains a rare, but potentially fatal bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus. So far this year, nine people have been infected by the bacteria and three have died from it. Cases have been reported across six different counties. Last year, Florida saw 32 cases of infection statewide...
Healthy Ways to Handle Criticism
It is deeply ingrained in human nature to look at the actions, words, and lifestyles of others and often judge them for it, or to find yourself the subject of other people's judgment. In some cases, the reproach may be deserved and should be accepted with candor. In most cases, it is likely undeserved, and the best thing to...
8 Natural Remedies for Itchy Scalp and Dandruff
There are few things more embarrassing than looking down at your shirt and seeing that your shoulders are covered in white flakes. Dandruff is a major social faux pas, plus it’s a total turnoff. An itchy scalp can also be highly uncomfortable, and even painful, as it becomes red and irritated. These are conditions that everyone wants to avoid, but...
Are There Drugs in Your Milk? The FDA May Start More Testing to Find Out
Amidst growing public concerns over food safety, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering expanding testing for veterinary drug residues in milk. Current testing system has not been updated since its inception Between now and July 29th, the FDA is seeking feedback from the public on the possibility of a new method of testing for residues in milk and...
Creating New Neural Pathways in the Brain
The neural pathways in the brain begin to solidify by age 25; however, new neural pathways can be created with a bit of effort. By challenging yourself and taking on new habits, you can grow more neurons and create new pathways. For the most part, ways of thinking become set after age 25 "It turns out that we, as human beings,...
These Essential Oils Are Fighting Dementia… and Winning
It goes without saying that brain health is utterly important to our overall well-being. As the control center of the body, the brain governs the function of every other system, and if our brains start misfiring, all systems go awry. The worst case scenario of cognitive meltdown is dementia, the most common form of which is the dreaded Alzheimer's...
