Meditation Can Change Our Cells; Aid Cancer Survivors
We have written a great deal on the benefits of both meditation and yoga. However, a new study performed at the Tom Baker Cancer Center in Alberta, Canada takes the cake: researchers have found that these ancient practices can actually alter the cells of cancer survivors. According to the study's lead author, Linda Carlson, "we already know that psychosocial...
Environmental Working Group Reports that New GE Crops Are Putting Foods at Risk
Toxic spray zones are not anything new because powerful chemicals have been used on crops for decades. However, over 440,000 more crops are about to be tainted with potentially hazardous weed killers, including potatoes, grapes, peas and tomatoes. Despite significant public outcry, the United States government approved a new herbicide that will be used on these crops, as well...
6 DIY Odor Busters For Common Household Stinks
Household smells can be hard to live with, and it is not always clear what is the best method for different types of cleaning jobs. These six do-it-yourself odor busters will help you eliminate your most common household stinks in no time. Vinegar Vinegar is a great cleaning agent for more than just removing smells. It is antibacterial and a mold...
5 Reasons Traditionally Brewed Organic Coffee Beats Your Keurig Pod
Over the past several years, the Keurig method of brewing coffee, which serves up one steaming cup using a single-serve coffee "pod," has massively grown in popularity. The once-unknown system, which only established in the 1990s, is now the second most common way coffee is brewed in American homes. According to statistics printed by the Seattle Times, while Americans spent...
A Bus Powered by Human Poop… Really??
In recent years, ideas, the world has been embracing ideas, inventions and innovations which redefine the word "waste." These creations defy the notion that once something is used, it is to be thrown away. The latest star in this line-up? A bus which runs on a combination of human and food waste has hit the streets in Great Britain....
Eeek.. Health Care Providers May Forget to Wash Their Hands
A new study performed by the American Psychological Association has uncovered some disturbing results: hospital workers tend to wash their hands less frequently towards the latter part of their shifts. So, if you're the last patient a doctor or nurse sees, there is some cause for concern. The CDC reports that over one million Americans contract infections at medical...
To Ice or Not to Ice: Best Injury Healing Practices
You’ve probably heard your entire life that when you get hurt you need to apply ice. As a kid you probably grew up having an ice pack thrown at you every time you were injured. The truth, however, moving forward is that icing an injury may do more harm than good. Though it depends upon the nature of the...
Do This One Thing Each Morning to Shed Extra Pounds
The quest to lose weight can be a trial, and often requires us to do some difficult things. These include changing our eating and exercise habits. Once you get going, the road gets smoother, but starting out, it can be a struggle. However, according to a new study performed at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, there is one incredibly simple...
Can We Really Trust Schools With Our Children’s Lunches?
A disturbing event which occurred in Snohomish, Washington recently made national news: a first grader has claimed that he was denied a school lunch by cafeteria staff, even though he was supposed to receive one through the free lunch program. The boy's father is understandably furious, and the Snohomish County School Board is investigating. While this story represents what is...
5 Ways to Ensure a Healthy Friendship
Numerous studies, relationship experts and even ancient philosophers have all come to the same conclusion: strong social ties are one of the keys to happiness. And, friendships may also be the best medicine for our physical and mental health. A 2005 Australian study found that strong social networks are also likely to increase longevity. So, how can we ensure healthy...
