Big Sugar’s Role in Health Policy May be Bigger than You Think
When we think about health policies in this country, we would like to assume that they are created and enforced in order to, well, protect public health. However, as we know today, there are darker influences on health policy than the simple wish to encourage health. We know, for example, that Big Food manufacturers in this country are all about...
Dolphins in Warfare?
If you ever watched an episode of Flipper as a child, your interest was most likely peaked by Flipper's extraordinary intelligence. Believe it or not, this was more than just Hollywood fiction. Dolphins have been scientifically proven to have above-average brain power, an extremely accurate echolocation system, and brilliant eyesight. All of these characteristics have contributed to the military's...
Why I Divorced From My Keurig
Much to the dismay of many, the seemingly infamous Keurig and similar quick brewers have recently received a bad rap from bloggers, environmentalists, and even health professionals. The National Coffee Association tells us that almost 1 in 5 adults use single-cup brewers daily - they are just so darn convenient. In fact, so convenient that this is the second-most popular...
Organize Your Kitchen in 5 Easy Steps
Your kitchen is probably the most popular room in your house. It’s where your family and friends gather, and where you cook, and possibly sit down to eat, your meals. So, instead of spending precious time looking for things in your kitchen to cook with, whether it be utensils or ingredients, why not have things organized and easy to...
Sugary Drinks and Heart Disease in Men: A Dangerous Connection
So, we all know that sugar is pure, refined evil, right? With links to so many detrimental health conditions - including type 2 diabetes, obesity and certain cancers - we maintain that one of the absolute healthiest things you can do is to quit refined sugar today. Despite all of the information out there, some people still think that just...
Detoxify, Unwind and Enjoy Natural Pain Relief in a Hot Spring
Are you in need of some serious R&R? Are you already dreaming of your next vacation - which if all goes according to plan will be centered around ultimate relaxation? If so, you may want to look into a destination complete with natural hot springs. Hot springs - which are found in many locations around the globe - occur due...
Do You Have Symptoms of Alzheimer’s?
Everyone gets a little forgetful from time to time. Particularly when you are under a lot of stress, and once you enter middle age, forgetfulness tends to rear its inconvenient head from time to time. But what if it was more than simply forgetting? How would you know when it might be something more? Alzheimer's is a serious degenerative brain disease...
Honey Thieves Try to Rob a Hive on Easter
While you may have spent Easter Sunday with family enjoying a nice gathering, three Florida men took advantage of the holiday in an unusual way. Apparently stolen honey is sweeter than bought, as these men decided to "steal" the honey from a hive of peaceful bees. The hive of over 30,000 had been keeping to themselves, making their home...
Do it Just Because You Can!
I made the decision to pack up and move out to the wide-open west from the east coast with my three teenage daughters last May. We moved to a very remote area of New Mexico where we had never been before to live in an off grid home surrounded by mountains and millions of acres of the Gila National...
7 Ways to Give Your Feet More Love
Unfortunately, most of us take our feet for granted. They get us from place to place, support us as we stand, and are constantly under pressure (literally). And how do we thank them? By keeping them wrapped up in uncomfortable shoes all day. However, there are some great ways to finally show these amazing workers the respect and love they...
