Digestive Enzymes and Bacteria in Poop Answer an Age-Old Question About Cocoa
Dark chocolate is good for us - this we know. In previous articles we have outlined just why our love affair with this rich, delicious delicacy is not such a bad thing. However, up until only recently, researchers had no idea just how the body worked to use the beneficial properties in cocoa. Now, we have an answer, and although...
Osteoporosis is Not a Calcium Deficiency: What One Doctor Has to Say
More than one in four women over the age of 65 in the US has been diagnosed with osteoporosis. For someone to be labeled as having this condition, it means they've lost 50 to 75 percent of the original bone material from their skeleton, a pretty frightening statistic. Many people believe that bones only lose calcium if they don't get...
How to Change Your “Stinkin Thinkin”
Negative thought patterns can be just as destructive to your well-being as negative food choices. The way we experience and process the world in our minds precedes the physical actions that we take, so if we are rooted in negative mindsets, negativity trickles through every aspect of our lives. Not only can negative thinking often lead to destructive behaviors in...
The 4 Most Important “P’s” in Natural Detoxification
Living in our modern world, we're all subjected to numerous toxins in the environment day after day, from hydrocarbons, lead, insecticides and herbicides, the acid rain that comes from industrial pollution and the prescription medications that pollute our internal environment. Unless you're eating organic foods, you're also regularly consuming large amounts of pesticides and chemical fertilizers; consider that some...
Why Retirement May Not be The Best Thing for Your Health
While it may seem on the surface that older people who retire and are able to rest more would enjoy better health than those who keep working into their later years, research suggests quite the opposite: staying employed at least in some capacity after retirement has been found by several studies to promote better health than abandoning work completely. A...
Tapping Away Negative Thoughts with EFT
Within the complex network of our bodies, physical, mental and emotional health are intrinsically connected. Physical ailments can cause mental and emotional distress, and conversely, emotional or mental issues can lead to physical breakdown through the vicious cycle of chronic stress. One relatively new method of tackling physical, mental and emotional health issues is known as emotional freedom technique...
Toxic Bug Killers: More Harm than Good?
Insects are one of the last things we ever want to see in our homes. Who wants to reach for a snack and see cockroaches scattering, or find ants crawling over a freshly-cut piece of fruit? While having bugs in your house is indeed unpleasant, the toxic chemicals often used to kill them can be far worse. The Natural Resources...
3 Blue Foods You Have to Try
You’ve probably heard time and time again the importance of incorporating a variety of richly colored fruits and vegetables into your diet. Research indicates that the multiple components of food work synergistically to provide the full benefits associated with a food’s various nutrients. Therefore nutrition professionals advise consuming whole foods rather than supplements for sources of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and other...
The Marshmallow You Can Drink: The Benefits of Marshmallow Root
When most of us hear the word "marshmallow," we immediately think of the white, puffy, sugary confection traditionally roasted over a campfire. However, back in ancient times, the term "marshmallow" referred to the marshmallow plant, an herb with multifaceted healing properties. Modern marshmallows have nothing to do with Althaea officinalis, the marshmallow plant native to Africa and utilized to promote...
Berkeley to Give Free Medical Marijuana to the Poor
The city of Berkeley, California is considering an ordinance that, if passed, may provide great relief to many people in need. Passed unanimously by the city council, the ordinance would provide medicinal marijuana to city residents with low income. In order to qualify for the free medicinal marijuana, residents would need a prescription, and have an income below a certain...
