Natural Ways to Prevent and Heal UTIs
Some women even compare the burning, frequency, and stabbing pains around the pelvis caused by invading bacteria to the level of discomfort experienced during labor. Although doctors usually prescribe antibiotics for UTIs, there are some effective natural options that can both help treat current UTIs and prevent new ones from occurring. Oregano oil Oregano oil has incredibly potent antibacterial properties, making it...
4 Diets That Could Kill You
According to the latest Gallup poll information, 51 percent of Americans claim they would like to lose weight. While there is no shortage of diet approaches to choose from, some of the crazy diet schemes are so dangerous they could kill you. Bad Fads That Could Be Deadly Some diets are just so downright dangerous they should be illegal. Here are...
Eating Paleo but Can’t have Eggs? Great Egg-free Breakfast Ideas
Giving up quick and easy cereal or toast in the morning can be one of the most difficult parts of switching to a paleo approach. Usually eggs become the new hero, since they're versatile, simple to prepare and easy to transport. They're packed with proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. What's not to love? Unfortunately there are a few problems that...
Garlic is the Medieval Medicine that Could Save us from MRSA
In this era of fears about overprescription of antibiotic medications and the rise of drug-resistant superbugs, who would have thought that we need to look back into history to find a cure. A recent discovery by scientists at the University of Nottingham, U.K., has left us natural health folk with a little bit of a smug look on our faces,...
3 Delicious Smoothie Additives
When it comes to smoothies, we all have probably had the traditional tropical and green varieties with pineapple, mango, banana, kale, coconut, and any other popular fruits or vegetables you can think of. Smoothies make a great way to get in essential vitamins and minerals, and you can literally try thousands of different combinations due to the wide variety...
Why Mountain Dew Addicts Must STOP Drinking This Toxic Sludge Now
When talking about soda, is there one that's really worse than the others? It's a bit arbitrary picking a "winner," since both regular and diet sodas are all-around terrible for our health. However, if we had to single out an ultimate soda fiend, we'd have to go with Mountain Dew. Here are just a few reasons why: Bromiated vegetable oil (BVO) While...
McDonald’s and Kale: Seriously?
In a recent set of statements, the infamous fast food antihero, McDonald's, announced that it will be testing out recipes with kale in select areas. While kale is indeed brimming with all sorts of great nutrients, we somehow doubt McDonald's is going to do this right. Specifically, McDonald's spokespeople have stated that kale will be introduced as part of a...
5 Reasons to Eat More Indian Food
Anyone who has ever enjoyed a traditional Indian meal, made with care and love, knows how truly special this cuisine is. The distinctive flavors, aromas, and textures of Indian dishes do more than just excite the taste buds… many have some superstar healing properties, as well. The following are five reasons to bring more quality, homemade Indian food into your...
Do Mosquitos Love You? Blame Your Genes
If you've ever had the inkling that mosquitos just seem to prefer biting you over other people around you… you may not be wrong! The results of a new study, performed on sets of twins, suggests there is a genetic factor that affects the degree to which mosquitos crave our blood. The authors of the new study, performed at the...
Are You Really in Control of Your Own Thoughts?
Surely you feel confident that you are always in control of your thoughts and would not be subject to any type of brainwashing. Then you may be surprised to learn that subtle forms of persuasion can control you far easier than you realize. Magic tricks and the mind An ingenious experiment was devised by graduate student Jay Olson at McGill University...
