Cheesecake Factory Earns ‘Reward’ for Serving Up the Unhealthiest Fare in America
The Cheesecake Factory, according to the watchdog group Center for Science in the Public Interest, is said to be serving up the unhealthiest food in the country. The eatery won the not-so-coveted award of the group's Xtreme Eating survey, revealing that three of America's nine most calorie-laden dishes on its list are served at Cheesecake Factory restaurants. For example, the...
Prenatal DDT Exposure Linked to Chronic Health Risks
Some readers viewing this headline may wonder why we're still reporting on DDT - after all, this insecticide has not been used in the US since the 1970s. However, even though it is now banned, this dangerous chemical compound continues to negatively affect our population's health. A new study performed at the University of California-Davis found a link between prenatal...
Powering Homes Using Food Wastes and Microbes
Food waste is a significant worldwide problem. Every day, perfectly good meals are thrown in the trash, or allowed to rot in the fridge until they are no longer edible. While much of this is a distribution issue, and some organizations are taking steps to get uneaten food, especially from restaurants and supermarkets, to people that need it, there are...
Five Great Low Sugar Juice Recipes – Perfect for Diabetics
Though practiced religiously by health gurus for decades, juicing is now more popular than ever as more and more people are learning about its numerous health benefits. Proponents of juicing claim that these sometimes strange looking concoctions can treat everything from dry skin to chronic disease. As with most health trends, manufacturers have caught on to the hype and begun...
Three Ways Coconut Oil Can Improve Oral Health
Let’s face it: bad breath, yellowed teeth and even the occasional cavity have plagued us all at some point. Each year, Americans spend millions of dollars on pastes, rinses, strips and spin brushes in an effort to improve their oral health. However, the answer to all of your dental woes may be as simple as a tablespoon of coconut...
Stop Time: How to Beat Facial Aging Naturally
Okay, so you can't actually stop time, but there are a number of ways to reduce the deteriorative impact that aging has on your face - as well as your body and mind overall. The absolute key to staying as youthful and vibrant as possible, at any age, is to take care of your overall health, from the inside...
How to Brew Your Own Super Slimming Teas
The market is practically flooded these days with pills and potions designed to boost metabolism and help unsuccessful dieters shed those last few unwanted pounds. Unfortunately, these claims are often erroneous, and many of the products that inspire hope in so many can often be downright dangerous, containing high doses of caffeine that can affect normal heart rhythm and...
Astaxanthin is a Super Powerful Antioxidant that Can Improve Eye, Brain and Heart Health
You may or may not have heard of one of the most potent antioxidants making headlines these days. Astaxanthin, pronounced “asta-ZAN-thin,” is a unique carotenoid antioxidant found in numerous seafood sources which has been hailed as a cure-all for several chronic conditions. Astaxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid found in algae, shrimp, lobster, crab and salmon. Carotenoids are antioxidant compounds...
Studies Show that Invisible Wifi Frequencies May be Contributing to Chronic Health Conditions
It seems like everywhere you go these days, you can pick up a wireless signal. Long gone are the days of dial up - free WiFi is everywhere and has made internet use a modern convenience that practically no one can live without. While it’s a luxury to be able to check email or update a Facebook status while we...
Is Eating Dried Placenta a Big Money Maker or a Nutritional Powerhouse?
A few years ago, in a 2009 issue of TIME Magazine, an article about a woman who decided to eat her own placenta after the birth of her and the author's child was featured. The writer, Joel Stein, said that for 275 dollars a woman would come to their house, cook the placenta, freeze-dry it and turn it into...
