Pesticides Found in Blood Linked to Alzheimer’s
Research is finding more and more evidence of the dangers of chemicals that linger in our ecosystem, even long after they are banned from use. The latest such study, performed by Rutgers University researchers and released just this past January, explores a link between DDT, a pesticide banned since 1972, and Alzheimer's disease. DDT (dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane) was developed in the 1940s...
5 Foods You Can Eat All Day
Many people associate losing weight with feeling hungry all day. However, it need not be that way. There are plenty of healthy foods that you can enjoy throughout the day, foods that instead of contributing to weight gain, can actually contribute to healthy weight loss by helping you feel full, supporting your metabolism and providing a variety of important nutrients. The...
Plants Won’t Grow Near WiFi Router
A recent science experiment performed by a group of ninth-graders in Denmark has received a flurry of recent media attention, as it showed that seeds would not grow when placed near WiFi routers. Five ninth-grade students at the Hjallerup School in Denmark set out to test the effects of the radiation emitted by cellular phones on garden cress (Lepidium sativum)...
Always Beating Yourself Up? Here Are 3 Ways to Stop it for Good
When things go wrong, when you make a mistake, when you say yes when you mean NO, do you tend to think nasty things to yourself…about yourself? When you’re hard on yourself and carry feelings of anger, guilt and shame when experiencing setbacks and obstacles, it makes the journey to a healthy life all the more burdensome. Many of the women...
Can You Take Healthy Eating Too Far?
Healthy eating can be taken too far. In fact, there is a name for it: orthorexia nervosa. The term literally means “a fixation on righteous eating,” and was coined in 1996. This condition can be serious, and even result in severe health problems. Symptoms include sticking to a very strict diet, such as only eating raw foods or nervously avoiding...
The Top 5 Worst Diet Mistakes
There is a right and a wrong way to lose weight, but with all of the conflicting diet advice that the media throws at us, sometimes it can be a bit confusing. While different combinations of nutritious meals and exercise may work for different people, there are many diet ideas that are just plain bad logic. The following is our...
What’s the Problem with Aunt Jemima?
In northern states across the US, as well as in Canada, winter means maple syrup time. Sweet, rich, pure maple syrup is made by simply boiling the sap of the maple tree. Many families who live in colder climates have a winter tradition of visiting local maple syrup farms, and pouring the hot sap on cold snow. This instantaneously...
Do You Know What Your Dog is Eating?
Do you pay attention to what’s really in the food your dog is eating? Many people don’t, which is what the majority of traditional dog food companies are counting on. Inedible waste and scraps that are considered unfit for human consumption are often what’s used to make pet food. According to DogFoodAdvisor.com, some of the rather unsavory ingredients that legally...
Can Garlic Help Fight the Flu?
Garlic (Allium sativa) has been celebrated for thousands of years for its many health-promoting properties, including potent antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal capabilities. In 1858, French chemist and microbiologist Louis Pasteur observed that bacteria did not survive after being treated with garlic. Especially during the winter months, the flu can swiftly come on and put a huge dent in your plans....
Foods that Fight Mouth Bacteria and Whiten Teeth
Mouth bacteria doesn't just cause bad breath and lead to unhealthy teeth and gums - it’s also linked to other health problems such as heart disease and even dementia. Plaque is a type of biofilm which consists of a thin grouping of bacteria living on the teeth and gum tissue. If allowed to build up, it can cause gum disease....
