Study Shows Nail Beauty Fanatics May Be Doing More Harm Than Good
Researchers from the University of Nottingham have found that daily trimming of fingernails and toenails in an effort to make them look better may actually be harmful and potentially may lead to serious nail conditions. According to the study, published October 17 in IOP Publishing's journal Physical Biology, if you're trimming your nails poorly on a regular basis, it can...
The Biggest “Natural Food” Lie of All Time
When it comes to food labels, we all need to be very careful if we want to make sure we are not signing up for unsavory, hidden ingredients. One of the biggest food packaging lies to pull one over on millions of consumers is the "all natural" label. When we think of a "natural" food, genetically modified ingredients likely do...
Can Just Breathing the Right Way Help You Relax?
Most people rarely thinking about breathing, but it's something that we do roughly 18 times per minute, 1,080 times an hour and 25,920 times a day. As such a simple, fairly automatic task, it may surprise you to learn that very few people are breathing properly, which can cause all sorts of problems, including high blood pressure, increased body...
Are We Getting the Straight Truth About GMO’s in the Media?
Many of us have learned in recent years that the media is not necessarily all about facts, despite the importance of media outlets in bringing the public essential information we need in order to make the best decisions on key issues. From The New York Times to Fox and Good Morning America, the media has often been biased in one...
7 Pooping and Peeing Habits of Highly Healthy People
You may have heard of the book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, the hugely successful book that has given millions of people tools to solve both professional and personal problems. Developing healthy habits can not only help your personal and professional life, but can also influence your physical health. According to Webster's Dictionary, a habit is, "a usual way...
Veggies That Rev Up Your Sex Life
You probably already know that a diet rich in vegetables is good for your health and your waistline, but did you know certain veggies can support better sexual health? Fresh organic vegetables are filled with phytonutrients and high levels of compounds that work to fight inflammation, like polyphenols and a host of vitamins - and, these particular veggies can even...
Why Revised Food Labels May Not Make Much of a Difference
While half of Americans say they read the nutritional labels on packaged foods before buying, many don't understand them - or, if they do, they aren't really sure what to look for in order to make an informed choice. Part of the problem may be that it requires a magnifying glass to read some labels, but another issue is the...
Easy Sprout Growing Method and 5 Ways to Use Them in Your Diet
Sprouts are one of the best locally-grown foods, yet few people eat them, let alone grow them. They're a powerhouse of nutrition, and research has found that there can be as many as 100 times more enzymes in sprouts than uncooked fruits and vegetables. Enzymes are certain types of proteins that are essential for all bodily functions. Eating sprouts is...
4 Benefits of Getting Back to Nature
Author Richard Lou, who published the bestseller "Last Child in the Woods," wrote about what he called a "nature deficit disorder" in relation to children, but he ultimately became overwhelmed by adults with stories about their own disconnect. He's not the only one to come upon this realization. More and more people have noticed a disconnect, which is largely credited...
This Fragrant Stress-Busting Herb is Loaded with Antioxidants
For fragrant, exotic winter meals, and soothing, stress-busting teas, pick up a few stalks of lemongrass today. Lemongrass, also known as cymbopogon, is a fibrous, razor-like grass which is best known for adding flavor to Thai dishes. However, lemongrass has many more uses than flavoring a green curry. This herb, while lesser known in the West, has been used throughout...
