Antibiotic Resistant Bugs: How They Evolve and Why They Spread
Back before the discovery of antibiotics, millions of people died or became seriously ill from a whole host of infections that we wouldn’t give a second thought to today. However, thanks to a combination of antibiotic overuse, abuse and misuse, along with a complete lack of respect for the incredible evolutionary capabilities of bacteria, we may soon be living...
Study: Nearly 40 Million Deaths Preventable by Reducing Six Risk Factors
A new study published in The Lancet set out to quantify just how many deaths across the globe could be prevented over the next 15 years by tackling just six health threats - and the results are quite staggering. The research team, led by Professor Majid Ezzati from the Imperial College of London in the United Kingdom, analyzed national...
Antibiotic Resistance a Worldwide Concern – Now is a Crucial Time to Consider Natural Alternatives
A troubling new report issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) sheds light on the severity of the rising global problem of antibiotic resistance, and cautions that if significant changes are not soon made, the world could be headed for a "post-antibiotic era," in which diseases that were once under control by modern medicine could threaten once again. For its...
Detoxify Your Brain With These Five Foods
We spend a lot of money on products that promise to detoxify our skin and hair, yet we often pay little attention to one of the most important body parts of all: our brain. Having a fit body and healthy outer appearance will only go so far once the brain loses its full functioning capacity. Keep your brain sharp...
Why Do I Never Seem to Have Enough Energy: 5 Ways to Feel Refreshed and Revived
If you’ve just started and already feel like you’re exhausted, you aren’t alone. With a practically endless list of responsibilities these days, from taking care of the kids, deadlines at work, appointments, house cleaning, so on and so on, it’s no wonder so many people feel like they don’t have enough energy to get through it all no matter...
5 Best Herbs and Spices for Blood Circulation
In order for our bodies and minds to function optimally, all of our systems require an ample supply of blood. When blood is circulating as it should, our cells get the fuel they need to do their jobs. However, when circulation is compromised, a lot can go awry. Poor circulation occurs when blood cannot adequately flow through blood vessels, capillaries...
Minimalist Running Shoes: The Pros and Cons of the Latest Running Trend
As if runners didn’t don enough interesting apparel these days (i.e. fluorescent-colored compression socks, hydration belts, arm sleeves, GPS devices and even nipple bandaids, to name just a few), you may have noticed that some of these die-hard running fanatics are pounding the pavement wearing nothing more than a slip of a shoe, or one that resembles what some...
Study: Coffee Helps Prevent Death from Liver Cirrhosis
Want another reason to feel good about your morning cup of coffee? New evidence has been released on coffee's liver-protecting properties. A study recently published in the journal Hepatology found that drinking two or more cups of coffee per day can reduce death risk from liver cirrhosis by a surprising 66 percent. Liver cirrhosis is a progressive illness, which causes...
4 Ways to Kickstart Your Health This Spring
While most people make resolutions for the new year on January 1st, spring is an ideal time to implement some of those resolutions that may have fallen by the wayside, and make some important life changes. As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, why not use this time of renewal to make a fresh start for...
Eating More May Help Your Weight Loss Efforts
It should be fairly simple, right? Just burn more calories than you eat. Fewer calories should mean greater weight loss, and while that’s generally true, there is a lot more to it than that. Many people attempting to lose weight want to see quick results, so they enthusiastically dive into a plan that cuts calories dramatically and increase their...
