6 Reasons to Drink Organic Green Tea
It seems that more and more benefits of drinking organic green tea are being discovered all the time. If you haven’t developed the healthy habit of consuming it on a regular basis, here are just six reasons to remind you to stock up the next time you go to the store. Aiding weight loss A recent study out of Penn State’s College of...
How Modernization Has Made Us Fat
According to United Arab Emirates University obesity expert Syed Shah, “modernization has not been good for our health. Even in remote Himalayan villages in Pakistan, obesity rates have increased five times over the last two decades. Years ago, people had to walk for hours if they wanted to make a phone call. Now everyone has a cell phone." Nearly one-third...
How to Stay Safe if You Sleepwalk
Sleepwalking, when an individual rises and walks around the house, sometimes doing routine chores, or engaging in bizarre behaviors, while still in non-REM sleep, can be highly disruptive for family members of the sleepwalker, and potentially dangerous for the individuals themselves. In some cases, sleepwalkers are completely unaware that they engage in this behavior. According to the American Sleep Association...
Can Grapes Combat ‘Diabesity’?
When it comes to controlling diabetes, the mention of grapes may seem surprising, as these crisp berries are relatively high in fructose, and eating too many of them may cause a diabetic's blood sugar to elevate. However, new research has found that the skins of grapes hold promise in fighting this increasingly common illness. Additionally, earlier research has found that...
Always BEWARE of These 5 “Free” Foods
When we see the word "free," we instinctively get excited thinking it must be a great thing. However, the reality is that there are very few things in life that are truly "free." There is almost always a cost, whether it be monetary or otherwise. In the case of "free" foods, the cost is your health. Manufacturers would like us...
The Pretty Little Weed that You Can Eat for Dinner
Chickweed (Stellaria media), also sometimes called starweed, is considered an annoyance to many gardeners seeking to exorcise it from their lawns. This delicate-looking plant with thin, fuzzy stems and small white flowers grows wild over much of North America, throughout parts of Asia and Europe and even as far north as Greenland. Although it is generally dismissed as a weed,...
Chemical-Free Ways to Tackle Body Odor
The hot weather has arrived, and with the heat comes increased sweating and the rise of natural body odors. Deodorant is a product which most of us use every day rather unconsciously in the name of hygiene. However, conventional deodorant products often contain an array of potentially dangerous chemicals. Since deodorant is a product that we apply to our...
Could Sleeping too Late be Hurting Your Health?
The risks associated with not getting enough sleep are well-established. They include increased stress, lower levels of cognitive function and a higher risk of a number of chronic illnesses. Getting a good night's rest has even been linked to both preventing and helping to recover from disease. However, can too much sleep be just as hazardous? A body of research...
Tanning Bed Dangers: Why Real Sun is Best
There is a myth that tanning beds are actually safer than exposure to the sun, but studies, including recent research from the University of Dundee, Scotland, have shown that the risk of skin cancer from tanning beds is twice that of spending the same length of time in the Mediterranean midday summer sun. Just last month, the FDA passed regulations...
7 Ways to Stop Burping So Much
While burping is not a medical condition, it can definitely be embarrassing. Burping, or belching, is just the result of swallowing too much air, and it actually serves a purpose. It’s the way the body removes gas from the stomach – if it wasn’t eliminated there, you might suffer from severe stomach cramps. Fortunately, there is a way to...
