Suffering From Heartburn? Try Some Orange Peel Extract
Heartburn is one of those nasty afflictions that seems to hit everyone from time to time - and for those with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) it can be a daily problem. Commercial medications can offer some relief, but not every medicine works the same for every person, and there can be side effects. Thankfully, nature usually offers a solution of...
How to Bring Your Family Closer Together
Time flies way too fast, and because of this, we all need to make the most of our time with our families. Before you know it, the kids will be out the door, starting careers or families of their own. This is why it is especially important to be close with one another - even if the kids go off...
Has the FDA Been Hiding Scientific Fraud??
If you still trust that the FDA approval sticker on a food item, personal care product, supplement or medication means that it has been thoroughly researched and found safe for human consumption… we're sorry to say it's time to think again. A new investigation just published in the medical journal JAMA has revealed some truly disturbing evidence that the our...
Yes, Stress Can Make You Fat
Living in today's world means being under stress of some sort on an almost-daily basis. Stress manifests itself in the body in a number of ways, such as headaches and high blood pressure. However, did you know that prolonged stress also leads to weight gain? Not only do we tend to crave foods that are high in sugars and unhealthy...
3 Reasons to Eat More Onions
Amongst other things, onions are great for boosting immunity and fighting infection. Onions are easy to eat and go well with lots of dishes. Try cutting up some raw onions and adding them to a salad or putting them in a stir fry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VIlKiesl8U
The Healing Power of Music
Surely, you are aware that there are many types of alternative therapies that successfully provide healing and relief for various ailments. However, did you know that music is one of them? It's true: music has been scientifically linked with the reduction of pain, stress, high blood pressure, and depression. Stress reduction Research regarding the effect of music on 272 premature babies and...
How Long You Live Matters Less than How You Live
We'd all like to live to a ripe old age, right? If you could have it your way, would you choose to stay on Earth a few, or a few hundred, extra years? Before you answer, you might want to ask what condition your physical and mental health would be in during your long life. While living for a long...
7 Reasons to Eat a Mango Every Day
Mangoes are so delicious that they may seem like more of a dessert than a health food. However, mangoes are actually one of the healthiest fruits out there! Here are 7 reasons to eat a mango every day. They’re beneficial to eye health Mangoes may help ward off age related macular degeneration, which can eventually lead to total vision loss in...
Science Reveals Why It’s So Hard to Quit Smoking, Especially Cold Turkey
If we asked you why it's hard for people to quit smoking, we'd probably get an eye roll and a resounding, "Duh… nicotine is addictive." Very true, however, that may not be the whole story. A new study performed by researchers at the University of Copenhagen focused on 12 smokers, who were asked to quit for one night. The cerebral...
3 Ways to Reduce Chronic Pain and Tension with Self-Massage
Massage is often thought of as a luxury relaxation activity for spa-goers or the ultra-rich, but did you know that regular massages can actually be very important for your health? This is especially true if you are one of the millions of people who experience chronic pain, tension, or headaches. Massage, particularly a type of massage called ‘myofascial release,’ helps...
