Coconut Oil: The Natural Age-Defying Secret You Must Have
“You don’t get to choose whether you age or not but you can choose how well you age” Although we can't stop the clock - we are all getting older every day - we can do our best to take care of the skin we are in. There are literally thousands of commercial products that you can spend a lot...
Why You Should Ignore the Scale When Trying to Lose Weight
When you set out on a weight loss journey, the scale can be your worst enemy. While it may seem like tracking your weight is a good measure of your progress, it can actually be needlessly discouraging, and counterproductive. Letting the numbers on a scale determine your success or failure misses the point of the entire journey towards overall...
Researchers Pay Kids to Eat their Fruits and Veggies
Due to American children largely refusing to eat the fruit and vegetable portions of their school lunches—an estimated 70 percent are thrown away—some researchers have resorted to bribery in an attempt to solve the problem. A new federal law passed in an effort to boost the nutrition of our nation's children requires schools to serve fruits and vegetables on every...
Are these 12 Things Hiding in Your Supplement?
You probably think about the foods and beverages you consume and the positive or negative impact they might have on your health, but do you think about what’s in the supplements you’re taking? Even if they’re labeled with the word “natural,” as you may already know, that usually doesn’t mean much when it comes to whether or not all...
Smoking May Have Negative Impact on Genes
We all know that smoking is bad for us, but how exactly does cigarette smoke do its damage? A new study performed at Uppsala University and Uppsala Clinical Research Center has found that smoking may cause genetic alterations that increase the risk for chronic disease. Through examining the genes of smokers and of non-smoke tobacco users, the research team found...
You Will Sleep Better if You Do These 5 Things to Your Bedroom
Getting a good night’s sleep is probably one of the most important things you can do for your health, as your body repairs and restores itself during those precious six to eight hours each night. Yet according to the National Sleep Foundation, over 40 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders, and an overwhelming 60 percent of adults report having...
Is Obesity the Lesser of Two Evil Metabolic Problems?
For the past several years, much of America's health care research has been centered around our growing obesity epidemic. While this issue absolutely needs to be addressed, what if there is an underlying problem beneath the scourge of obesity which deserves a great deal more attention? In April of 2013, Dr. Peter Attia, a surgeon, gave a TED Talk in Washington DC...
What Weird Bee Vomit Can Do for Your Health
Even though the word “jelly” is incorporated into the name of this powerful superfood, royal jelly is a far cry from the sweet stuff you spread on toast. Rather, this potent jelly-like substance is secreted from the glands of worker bees in order to feed the queen bee and her larvae. This often bitter-tasting substance is a combination of...
What Causes Bleeding Gums and Ways to Improve Your Oral Hygiene Naturally
Whether you are an overzealous brusher or are notorious for skipping dental appointments, bleeding gums are generally experienced by almost everyone at some point in their lives. In some cases, the condition is remedied with a change in brushing and flossing technique. However, in some instances, lifestyle behaviors, illnesses or nutritional deficiencies can be to blame. Brushing too hard. Just can’t...
The Wrong Way to Take Vitamin C
Most of us are aware of the importance of vitamin C; this powerful vitamin provides the body with many important health benefits in order to function optimally. It can help ward off disease, boost the immune system, and more. You’ve probably heard the stories about how gold miners during the gold rush days suffered from scurvy due to a lack...
