Bobcat Pulls a Shark for Dinner from the Surf
It must have been amazing to see, the circle of life in motion, right in front of your eyes. That is how most people are responding to the man who caught a bobcat fishing in the surf in Sebastian Inlet State Park in Florida. Most cats, large and small love to fish, and this bobcat was an especially keen...
Low Stomach Acid Nearly Ruined My Gut and How I Fixed It Naturally
I remember being a teenager and getting my first heartburn. I kind of felt like I had graduated into being an adult, because my dad was always harping on about heartburn, and he generously shared his fruit-flavoured antacids with me. I was part of the club. I can still recall the strange feeling and powdery metallic taste as the...
New Study Links Fluoride in Tap Water to Hypothyroidism
Adding fluoride to water has been a controversial practice since the US started it in the 1940s. However, despite much criticism and concern from individuals and communities throughout the country, the majority of scientists and health professionals have continued to maintain that the practice is safe. A new UK study, however, a casts a whole lot of doubt on the...
What the Condition of Your Nails Tells You About Your Health
Fingernails may look beautiful when painted with decorative polish, but they serve a higher purpose in life. The condition of your nails can tell you a lot of important things about your overall health. The following isn't meant to diagnose any illness, but it can serve as a guide for signs to watch for. If you find that you have...
There is More to your Perfume than a Sweet Smell
You can walk through the perfume aisle of any store and find yourself presented with a wide array of pretty bottles and boxes designed to entice you. They look harmless enough, and even intriguing. If only the packaging exposed the truth about the dangers they hold inside. In a 2010 study by the nonprofit group, Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, it...
Where the Germs Hide in Hotels (What you should know)
When you’re traveling, more than likely you will stay at a hotel. Your home away from home. Before you walk into your room and turn the light on, think about how many hands have touched that light switch. Or as you’re taking your shoes off, did you ever wonder if the rug was ever shampooed or even vacuumed? While the room...
Do You Take the Stairs?
It's a fact, regular physical activity produces a number of physical and mental health benefits. This is an undeniable truth that none of us should ignore. Not only does regular movement make us look and feel better, it also diminishes the risk of “provoked” disease. I say provoked because, although you may not know it, even if you have...
Why Women Over 40 Need to Strength Train
It’s never too late to start working out, so don’t think that age is an excuse just because you’re 40 years old or older. If anything, it’s more important for women to work out when they’re a bit older, because they experience natural muscle and bone loss as they age. By doing strength training, you build your muscles, which...
Ready to Go Dairy Free? Here are 15 Awesome Sources of Calcium to Consider
Still think you need that milk, cheese, and yogurt to get your daily dose of calcium? Think again! There are many completely dairy-free, and many completely vegan, sources of calcium to choose from. Calcium is most well-known for its important role in keeping teeth and bones strong. However, this mineral does so much more. Calcium is also integral in circulatory...
Can Omega-3s and Vitamin D Improve Behavioral Disorders?
Cognitive and behavioral illnesses come in many varieties, can range from mild to severe, and are often as different from one another in terms of symptoms as night and day. However, according to research, some nutrients have a highly significant effect on our brains and can influence a number of these conditions, different as they may be. Two such nutrients,...
