Stressed? How You Cope With it Depends on Your Gender
Few people, if anyone, can report having a stress-free life. Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent juggling the household or out climbing the corporate ladder, you’re probably accustomed to coping with stressful situations. But how you manage those situations may not have anything to do with your mental toughness, but more with your gender. A recent collaborated study performed by...
Reduce Pain and Inflammation Naturally with Pineapple
When you think of pineapple, you probably think of its sweet, succulent flavor and its juicy and crisp texture. However, did you know that besides being delicious, this fruit actually contains potent analgesic properties, and may help relieve many types of pain? This unique quality of pineapple was known to ancient South and Central American people, who traditionally used these...
Phytoestrogens in Flaxseed May Halt Cancer
If you don't currently enjoy flaxseeds as a part of your healthy diet, they are one superfood that is definitely worth a try. These tiny seeds possess a warm, mild, slightly nutty flavor, are great on their own or as an addition to any salad or smoothie, and pack a huge nutritional punch. Additionally, research suggests that flaxseeds may...
Aspartame: The Toxic Sweetener Made from GM Bacteria
Every time you dive into a product that claims to be sugar-free but is surprisingly, sometimes sickeningly, sweet, you are consuming an artificial sweetener. Just the word 'artificial' should raise some concern. Artificial means, quite simply, that a substance was concocted in a laboratory by humans in a non-natural manner. Artificial sweeteners have been around for a very long...
5 Ways to Enjoy Dandelions
Dandelions have a lot more to offer other than just being an annoyance to those who strive to have a perfect lawn. Most yards have them, providing a free source for a wide range of health benefits, inside and out. All parts of the dandelion are edible, offering medicinal and culinary uses. They can be harvested during any frost-free...
This Dangerous Bacteria Could be Lurking in Your Cheese
In 2009 and 2010, two strains of the potentially fatal pathogen Listeria monocytogenes infected 34 people in Austria, resulting in eight deaths. The source of the outbreak was contaminated Quargel, a traditional Austrian curd cheese, produced at a Hartburg dairy. Recently, experts from the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna analyzed the contaminated cheese in an attempt to uncover the...
Are Dates Really A Natural Weight Loss Food?
Dates have been prized since ancient times for their sweetness, their versatility in cooking and their health benefits. These tiny fruits also have several properties that could add a boost to your weight loss plan. The connection between dates and weight loss, however, depends on how you use them. Few fruits are older than the date, which dates back to...
4 Uses for Calendula
While many are drawn to the vibrant flowers of the calendula or pot marigold (though not to be confused with the annual marigold plant that inhabits many gardens), this centuries-old plant has been used medicinally for hundreds of years. Traditionally cultivated in northern Mediterranean countries, the plant was most commonly used to treat digestive problems, ulcers and female menstrual...
Is Your Well Water Safe?
Drinking water for most Americans is regulated by state and federal government, as it’s received through community supplies, but for approximately 15 percent of Americans who get their water through a private well, there are no experts regularly checking its source and the quality before it gets to the tap. This makes it essential to take precautions in order...
6 Ways to Fight Spring Allergies Naturally
We’ve reached that time of year that many people turn to over-the-counter or prescription meds to fight uncomfortable spring allergies. Over 35 million Americans are said to suffer from allergies during springtime, due to various pollens in the air triggering allergic reactions like runny noses, watery eyes, sneezing and coughing. While medications are readily available and generally affordable to fight...
