What’s Really Causing Your Bad Breath?
We’ve all had that colleague, friend or teacher with the unbearable bad breath. It’s an unfortunate social faux-pas that is all too common and sometimes leads to obsessive use of mouthwash, mints and chewing gum. Bad breath is a huge turnoff, whether in personal or businesses relationships. Even if someone appears outwardly attractive and healthy, if their mouth emits a...
Tofu vs. Tempeh: There Is a Clear Winner
Soy is a popular protein choice for vegans and vegetarians — and also anyone who just plain likes the taste and texture. A rich and varied tapestry of foods made from soy have featured for centuries in the diets of many Asian populations — and it has long been known that many of these diets are extremely healthy. However, if...
What Do Labels Like “Natural” Mean?
With all the confusing labels on supermarket food, it is no wonder so many people find it hard to eat healthily. Here are the real meanings of the tricky terminology. Organic While you might assume organic is pretty straightforward, it actually is not. For example, you see many organic labels in the aisles of meat and dairy. As a general rule,...
How 10 People Stay Youthful Past the Age of 60
We’ve all heard the saying, “You’re as young as you feel,” but is there any truth to that? These inspiring individuals are well past 60 years of age and still live life to the fullest. What’s their secret? With their youthful looks, mental acuity and ability to remain active, it's safe to say these ten people have found the secret...
Careful, Your Dietary Supplement Might Be Giving You Cancer
People turn to the intake of dietary supplements to boost their health and overall wellness. Some people believe this may even reduce their cancer risk. However, excess intake of dietary supplements has now been linked to an increased risk of developing cancer. Excess intake linked with cancer The research was presented at a forum during the American Association for Cancer Research...
5 Dairy-Free Iced Coffee Drink Recipes for Summer
Are you following a dairy-free diet? Maybe you’re lactose intolerant, can’t digest casein, or are following a Paleo regime. It’s pretty common to be avoiding milk these days. Unfortunately if you’re seeking a dairy-free coffee drink at your favorite café, you’re more likely to be presented with options such as soy or rice milk, which we all know may not...
The #1 Reason to Stop Buying Store-Bought Orange Juice
While organic, freshly squeezed orange juice is a great complimentary drink for a well-balanced diet, store-bought orange juice is far from healthy. Although there are many reasons to stop buying conventional orange juice, there is one reason that trumps all others as it can greatly damage your health. So what makes conventional orange juice so bad for you? First, let’s take...
Botox Injections May Be Using Your Nerves Like a Highway
People seek out injections of Botox, also known as botulinum neurotoxin serotype A, for a number of reasons, from cosmetic enhancement to migraine treatment. It is known for providing temporary relief of overactive muscles through its promotion of paralysis both long-term and local. However, recent research shows that the toxin can escape the initial injection area and travel in...
Benefits of Switching to Organic Fertilizer: Which Should You Choose?
Despite popular belief, research conducted by the University of Michigan suggests that organic food production can in fact contribute substantially to both local and global food production systems. Organic fertilizers are now more user-friendly and more readily available in supermarkets and gardening shops. They can even be produced for free by the most inexperienced home growers! The method of...
Feel Like You’re Always Hungry? One of These Might Be the Cause
"Hunger is the physiological need for calories, water, and salt, and it's driven by a mix of factors, including your diet, appetite hormones, and emotional factors, such as stress," says Maggie Moon, R.D., nutritionist and owner of Everyday Healthy Eating. Possible causes for constant hunger Outside of pregnancy, excessive hunger is usually a sign of some physical or mental health problem....
