Suffering from Acne? These Foods May Be to Blame
Acne is known for being a complex condition, involving many different factors and possible causes. What causes one person’s acne may be different for someone else, and the treatment that works to eliminate your pimples may not work for your friend. Having said that, like many modern health issues, acne often comes back to lifestyle choices and diet. So, if...
9 Inspirational Presidential Quotes
Sometimes we focus so much on movie quotes and celebrity sayings that we forget to be retrospective. We forget to take the time to meditate on the words of those who have led our country. From the founding fathers to the more modern presidents, these true Americans have given us some amazing wisdom that we can apply to our...
Does Expressing Your Anger Make You Healthier?
The culture of American living focuses a great deal on anger management and suppressing negative emotions. However, recent research suggests that cultures where anger is expressed may be healthier. Studying the effects of anger on the body To accurately measure the differences between anger expression and general health, a study was recently done by the University of Michigan and published in...
White Hype: Why “Juno” and other Winter Storm Names are Just Another Marketing Tactic
Have you met Astro, Venus, Pandora, Frona, or Thor? Perhaps you got really up close and personal with Eris, Cato, Wolf, or Linus... or, maybe you are still cleaning up from the mess Juno left in your life! Sound like the cast from an eclectic ancient Romans-meet-modern-day-superheroes movie, right? Actually, these are just a handful of the 26 (Weather Channel)...
12 Things You May Not Know About Kale
Kale is one of those versatile foods that can be prepared and eaten in a number of ways. While it is a standard staple in many health-conscious diets, there are some things about kale that may surprise you. 1. Low calories / high nutrition A one-cup serving of kale may only have 33 calories, but it also contains a whopping 206...
McDonald’s Claims This is What McNuggets are Really Made From
Ever since the disgusting exposure of pink slime in our foods a couple of years ago, processed meat products have thankfully been under greater scrutiny by consumers. One of the products associated with using pink slime, which is basically meat remnants ground into a slurry and treated with ammonia gas, is Mcdonald's Chicken McNuggets. In an effort to regain lost...
5 Things in Commercial Bread that are Sucking the Life Out of You
Fact: Americans love their bread. Another fact: If we are eating processed, commercial breads, we are likely doing our bodies far more harm than good. While there is some nutritional merit to homemade, gluten-free and ideally grain free, breads, the loaves on the market are some of the worst health choices you can make. The following are five common ingredients...
Help Your Loved Ones Lose Weight With This Simple Message
Year after year, Americans’ top New Year’s resolution is to lose weight, but year after year, most of us struggle to do so. Although most of the messages from doctors and health professionals focus on what we need to do physically to lose weight - what we need to eat, how much we need to exercise, etc. - equally...
So, What’s This About a Healing Crystal?
If you thought that crystals and gemstones were only for putting in jewelry, you’ll be surprised to learn that there’s another use for them that’s gaining popularity. What if you could treat a minor health problem, like a headache, insomnia or fatigue, simply by wearing, carrying around, or placing a crystal on a specific spot on your body? Well, this...
Are Your TV Habits Making You a Junk Food Eater?
Have you ever paid attention to what kinds of foods you're eating while enjoying your favorite TV shows? Chances are, the more time you spend watching, TV the greater the likelihood you have unhealthy eating habits. TV watching encourages snacking According to a study by the University of Houston, excessive amounts of TV watching correlated with the consumption of unhealthy foods...
