Panic Attacks: The Signs, and How to Alleviate Them Naturally
If you've ever had a panic attack, you know how truly dreadful an experience it can be. While exact symptoms are different for everyone, they often include nausea, rapid heartbeat, sweating, shortness of breath and a feeling of absolute terror. Many people in the midst of a panic attack report feeling like they might actually die. For some people, panic...
Give up Vegetable Oil for Healthier Coconut Oil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Si9qpri5xyE&feature Vegetable oils are extracted from plant seeds such as rapeseed (canola), corn, safflower, sunflower and were not even present in our diet until extraction methods were fine tuned in the early 1900's. These oils are extracted using harsh chemicals and are often made from genetically modified plant seeds and are touted as being healthy. A much healthier option is organic raw...
Could a Flavanoid in Beer Help Boost Your Memory?
While we all know that if we drink too much beer, one of the unfortunate side effects may be a lapse in memory. Nevertheless, according to new research from Oregon State University, a flavonoid antioxidant found in hops could help to improve memory and boost cognitive function. The flavonoid in question is xanthohumol, and it is found in nature solely...
Fruits for Your Face: 3 Fruits That Make Excellent Beauty Creams
You already know that eating fruit is good for your health, and your complexion, but did you know that they can also serve as an ingredient in beauty creams to help improve the condition of your skin from the outside? Different recipes take advantage of the vitamins, minerals, and wonderful scents of different fruits, such as the rich nutrients in...
Combat Acid with Raw Potato Juice
When we think of juicing fresh produce, we usually think of fruits, as well as certain veggies, including carrots, kale and even beets. But potatoes? These rarely enter our realm of thought regarding juice. However, the juice of raw potatoes comes with certain health benefits, and has been traditionally used to help ease a number of ailments. For starters, potatoes are...
The 9 Germiest Places in Your Kitchen
Even if you keep your kitchen sparkling clean, odds are that in some places, there are still plenty of germs lurking around. When microbiologists at NSF International analyzed a wide variety of common kitchen tools and appliances for the presence of microorganisms that can cause foodborne illness, including Salmonella, Listeria and E. coli, along with yeasts and molds, they...
5 Ways to Enjoy the Fall Fresh Air
Now that fall is here, those spectacular autumn hues provide an ideal backdrop for getting outdoors and enjoying the crisp, fresh air. Don't let the chill in the air discourage you, now that those extreme high temperatures have faded away, fall can be the very best time to get outside. These five ideas for getting out there may help you...
When Sugar Plays Mind Games Your Health Suffers
The connection between sugar and obesity, as well as type 2 diabetes, is becoming increasingly well-known throughout the Western world. However, what is not as frequently discussed is sugar's relationship to mental health. As it turns out, the poisonous sweet stuff can do just as much mental damage as physical damage, giving all the more weight to the notion that...
Fat May Hurt Future Earning Power For Young Men
A new study conducted by Swedish researchers has revealed that young men who are already obese as teens could grow up to earn as much as 18 percent less than their peers of normal weight. Researchers, including Petter Lundborg of Lund University, Paul Nystedt of Jönköping University and Dan-olof Rooth of Linnaeus University and Lund University, compared extensive information from...
New Test May Help Football Players With Brain Injuries
The statistics are scary. One in three retired football players will suffer at least some cognitive impairment, and many end up suffering a serious degree of dementia, making life after football especially challenging - some have faced such extreme difficulties they've decided to end their lives. According to court documents filed by the NFL, former players between 50 and 59...
