Is Big Soda Influencing Health Professionals to Promote Their Poison?
It seems the Coca-Cola company has stooped to a new low. Most of us know quite clearly by now that soda is a serious hazard to our health. Links to the obesity epidemic, the rise of type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and system-wide inflammation are just a few of the many reasons to stay away from the stuff. However, according...
Roseroot and Other Natural Ways to Help Manage Depression
Depression is a condition that affects nearly 20 million Americans—and one that still comes with a lot of stigma. Because of the debilitating nature of this condition, the unknowns that still surround it, and the pitfalls of prescription antidepressants, a great many people are searching for a natural solution. There is no one "magic pill" for alleviating depression—or any other...
Obama to Ban Trans Fats Saving 7,000 Lives a Year
They snuck into our food supply in the 1950s after lard, butter, and even coconut oil took a hit as a result of the now debunked lipid hypothesis. These dangerous, laboratory-concocted fats (known also as partially-hydrogenated fats), are added to processed foods to make them more palatable, increase their shelf life, and improve flavor. These oils are also used to...
Warning: Stevia Shown to Affect Hormones and Blood Sugar
Stevia is a highly convenient calorie-free sweetener, which is naturally derived. It dissolves easily and is affordable, so a lot of health-conscious folks have flocked to stevia as a go-to sugar alternative. Possible health benefits include the following: Stevioside, the bitter part of the stevia leaf, increases the death of cancer cells while down-regulating certain stress processes that contribute to cancer...
Time to Get Serious about the Dangers of Fracking
Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking as it is more commonly called, is a destructive process used to extract oil and natural gas from subterranean rocks. While this has provided America with a boom in its gas and oil production, it is also disputed to be causing a wide range of health problems for U.S. citizens. Rising levels of radon in Pennsylvania Recent...
5 Essential Oils to Have for Your Pets and How to Use Them
Using essential oils for your pets is a smart way to soothe the minor things that ail them from the comfort of your home. Often, it is also a cheaper solution than going to the vet. Remember, while essential oils can be great for pets, not all are safe for them. Always consult with a veterinarian before trying an essential...
Is Your Multivitamin a Waste of Space? Try These DIY Herbal Potions Instead
Many people rely on a multivitamin to take care of any gaps in daily nutrition. You may even have a collection of individual supplements that you take every day. Have you ever wondered whether all those dollars you dish out on tablets and capsules are worth it? Commercial supplements may not be very effective Research has revealed that commercial multivitamins and...
Starbucks’ Not-So-Healthy Alternatives, Plus an Outright Health Nightmare
Starbucks has a bit of a split personality this spring. On one hand, the famed coffee retailer has announced a new line of "healthy" smoothies, which include the well-known superfood, kale. On the other, it has also just announced the arrival of the S'Mores Frappuccino: a whirlwind of sugar and other nasty ingredients. While this may seem strange, peeking below...
Top 19 Peppermint Oil Fixes
Peppermint oil has many surprising uses both inside and outside of the kitchen. Its most active ingredients include menthol (35 percent to 45 percent) and menthone (10 to 30 percent). It is a formidable, but safe, natural remedy that may be one of the most versatile essential oils in the world. This article explores its applicability and reveals the...
Androgenetic Alopecia: Causes and Natural Treatments That Work
It can be triggered by a wide array of things including diet, stress, genes, inflammation, or a disorder of some sort. While many people use chemical treatments to control their hair loss, I have discovered natural remedies and dietary changes that work to treat two of the three root causes of alopecia. In 2009, at the age of 25, I...
