Cosmetic Acupuncture: Is It A Safe Alternative to Botox?
For many, a needle is a needle and the thought of putting one anywhere near your face tops the list of things they are just not willing to try. However, as those laugh lines and crows feet pop up over the years, people often start to change their tune. In 2002 the FDA approved Botox injections for cosmetic use with the...
4 Heart Disease Myths Americans Believe
When it comes to heart disease, one would think that Americans would be well informed. After all, it is the leading cause of death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in four deaths in the US every year is a result of heart disease - that's approximately 600,000 people. However, according...
Subway Announces the End of ‘Shoe Rubber’ Chemical in Bread… But It’s Still Not Healthy!
Earlier this month, the media was aflutter with reports of Subway restaurants' decision to remove azodicarbonamide, a chemical used in shoe rubbers, from its bread. While this is good news, various other chemicals remain in Subway's breads, and the removal of this particular one, while a small step in the right direction, does not make it healthy to eat. Azodicarbonamide...
Do These 8 Things if You Always Feel Hungry
One of the main reasons for falling off track when it comes to healthy eating is hunger pangs. When you’re hungry, it’s a lot more difficult to resist grabbing anything and everything that’s available to eat, even if you know it’s not good for you. Assuming that you’re not attempting a fad diet, which is rarely a good idea, consider...
Health Benefits of Rutabagas and How to Use Them
In the U.S., rutabagas are simply called rutabagas, but throughout much of the rest of the world they are known as “swedes.” This root veggie is thought to have originated as a cross between a turnip and a wild cabbage and is a cruciferous vegetable like broccoli and Brussels sprouts. All cruciferous veggies are high in antioxidants and anti-cancer compounds....
Fibromyalgia is Real and Don’t Let Anyone Tell You it is Not
For years, many doctors believed that fibromyalgia was psychosomatic, or “all in your head,” because of the wide range of symptoms that couldn’t be scientifically pinpointed. The only real evidence was patient complaints. The disorder causes deep tissue pain, especially in the hands and feet, with sufferers also reporting sleeping difficulties and problems thinking clearly. Some brain imaging scans did...
The #1 Sign that You are Getting Enough Greens: Check Your Poop
We have talked a lot about how important it is to be in tune not only with what goes into your body but also with what comes out. Urine, for example, can fluctuate in color and odor depending on what you are eating and drinking, how active you are, the time of day or what supplements you are taking....
Do You Even Know How Much Water You Use?
How much water do you go through in a day? A few gallons, maybe? It may come as a bit of a surprise that the average family of four in America goes through a whopping 400 gallons of water every day, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Every time you flush a toilet, rinse a glass or wash your...
Connecticut Passes GMO Labeling Law – With Strings Attached
On December 11, 2013, Connecticut became the first state in the US to officially pass a law requiring food labels to indicate the presence of genetically modified ingredients. Enactment of the law, however, is not that simple. The law can only take effect if four other states pass labeling laws. It also requires that a combination of northeastern states -...
Study: Emotions Are Rooted in Our Biology
It is an inherently well-known fact that each emotion can manifest quite differently in the body. Anger can cause elevated heart rate and flushed cheeks, fear can upset your stomach, and happiness may cause you to feel warm all over. A new study performed by researchers at Aalto University and the University of Tampere, both in Finland, topographically mapped where...
