Top 3 Health Promoting Properties of Beets
Beets are very popular in Eastern European cuisine, but have not been very common in the West until recent years. As more and more research comes to light about this nutritional powerhouse, however, more Americans are incorporating beets into their meals. This is good news, as beets have the strong potential to prevent and combat a wide variety of...
BPA-Free Doesn’t Mean Toxic-Free
If you thought you didn’t have to worry about the toxic ingredient bisphenol A in your products because you always buy BPA-free labeled goods, unfortunately, there may still be cause for concern. A 2012 study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology found that Bisphenol A is quietly being replaced by Bisphenol S. The researchers found Bisphenol S (BPS)...
Innovative Arizona Elementary School Combines Gardening with Math Lessons
More and more schools across the United States are embracing campus gardens and ecology programs. These programs are proving to have numerous benefits for students. According to a presentation by the Department of Horticulture at Cornell University, school garden programs have been shown to improve grades in a number of subjects, increase student self esteem, benefit children with learning disabilities,...
5 Reasons to Make Your Own Healing Potions and How to Do It
With an ever increasing interest in homeopathic remedies, more people are looking into making their own healing balms for common conditions. This drive is pushed in part by a mistrust of commercial products, many of which make claims that are supposedly based on science. Sadly, too often we find that the science behind commercial products is incomplete or just...
Fukushima Update – Yet Another Leak
More disturbing news from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan - a new radioactive leak has occurred. According to the operator of the plant, another 100 metric tons of contaminated water burst from a tank on February 19 of this year, which is the worst leak the plant has seen since last August when the situation at Fukushima...
3 Reasons to Listen to Music Mindfully
When you are listening to music, are you often focusing on other activities, and letting the sounds fade to the background? While music is great for creating an environment, listening to it actively and mindfully has many benefits, and can bring you a lot of joy. The principle of mindfulness involves centering all of your attention on the task at...
This Saint Patrick’s Day, Choose Your Spirits Wisely
Saint Patrick's Day: the holiday when even those who do not normally drink often decide to let loose for a night and enjoy beers and liquors galore. While we all know that drinking too much is dangerous and can lead to some severely negative consequences, some types of alcohol, when enjoyed in moderation, may actually provide a health boost. The...
6 Healthy Habits for Beautiful Hair
Unless you happen to be that person with the beautiful, perfect locks, you've probably envied the few who have somehow managed to maintain a gorgeous head of shiny, lustrous hair. If you've wondered how they do it, most likely they practice most, if not all, of these healthy habits. Eat right Just as your diet affects your overall health, it also...
Most Jelly Contains More Added Sugar than Fruit
Peanut butter goes with jam or jelly like Batman goes with Robin, right? Every day, millions of Americans enjoy the sweet taste and unique texture of jams and jellies. These popular spreads have been a household staple in our country, and many others, for a very long time. Jellies, jams and such Commercial jelly is made from sugar, pectin, acid...
Does Your Coffee Make You Happy?
Millions of people worldwide begin their day with a piping hot cup of coffee. In fact, over 54 percent of American adults either brew their own blends each day or hit the coffee shop for their caffeine fix. We know it tastes good, but could your morning cup actually make you happier? Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health...
