Travelling a Long Distance by Plane? Drink this Juice to Stay Healthy
While air travel is highly beneficial in getting you from place to place as quickly as possible, it comes with certain pitfalls. One well-known detriment is the risk you run of catching a cold, flu or other bug, as you are packed into a small, pressurized cabin with many other people and minimal ventilation. If one passenger is sick,...
Research on the Health Repercussions of Fracking Faces Major Roadblocks
You would think that an inherently destructive process like fracking, a method commonly used to collect natural gas, would warrant extensive, long-term studies as to its potential health effects. While some smaller-scale research has been done, larger studies have not been funded, much to the detriment of both the environment, and the people living close to fracking sites. The hydraulic...
Could Nuclear Disaster Really Happen in the US? See What is Happening in Miami
While it hasn't been widely publicized, there are growing concerns over a possible "Fukushima-like nuclear meltdown event" in the U.S., particularly in the Miami, Florida area at the Turkey Point facility located about 41 miles south near Homestead. GreenMedInfo.com notes that "nuclear disaster is inevitable in the Miami area, based on a July 23rd NPR report that revealed the facility...
3 Green Heat Sources that Save Money and Keep You Warm
One of the things that many of us dread about winter is higher energy bills. In areas of the country subject to extreme cold temperatures, those heating bills can be almost crippling, but no matter where you live, opening that envelope when the bill arrives is not something you probably look forward to. Green heat sources can help you stay...
Control Appetite with these 4 Fall Superfoods
The autumn season not only brings a colorful transformation to the trees, it also means lots of amazing superfoods are hitting their peak and can easily be found at your local farmers' market or grocery store. If you're trying to lose weight, these four fall superfoods can aid your efforts by helping to control your appetite. Apples An apple a...
Reduce Diabetes Risk Substaintially By Including Coconut in Your Diet
According to the sixth edition of the Diabetes Atlas, released by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), 10 percent of the entire world will be afflicted with diabetes by 2035. The report, released on World Diabetes Day, provides a projection of the number of adults between ages 20 and 79 that will have diabetes in coming years. The current amount...
The Heart-Healthy Benefits of Choosing Plant Omega-3 Sources
By now, you have probably heard about the many benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, including a wealth of benefits to your cardiovascular system. However, there is some debate as to whether it is better to get omega 3s from seafood sources, such as fatty fish, or from plant sources, such as seeds. While the research is mixed at this point,...
China Ends the Development of GMO Corn and Rice
Big news from China: permits for the production of genetically modified corn and rice have not received renewal from the nation's Ministry of Agriculture. In the past couple of years, China has become increasingly stringent on the import of food due to GMO contamination, and this recent halt in production paints a clear picture that GMOs have worn out their...
3 Fall Recipes Using Ingredients Found at Your Local Farmer’s Market
With fall just around the corner - that crisp, cool air and the sound of leaves gently falling - the wonderful aromas and flavors of pumpkins, apples, cinnamon and butternut squash will soon be upon us. The autumn season also inspires many to get into the kitchen and whip up some delicious fall recipes. These three all call for...
One Reason Why Brain Tumors are More Common in Men
Few cancers tend to be more gender specific than others. In most cases, these tend to be hormone-dependent cancers that utilize these chemicals for growth and proliferation. Brain cancer, however, isn’t one of these. Yet brain tumors tend to affect more men annually than women. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 23,380 American adults will be diagnosed this...
