WhiteWave Foods to Buy Earthbound Farms but They Are Anti GMO Labelling
There’s no doubt you’ve heard of Earthbound Farms. They are the largest organic producer in the US, selling millions of organic fruits and vegetables each year and chances are if you’ve opened a bag of pre-packaged salad, it came in an Earthbound Farm bag. Founded in 1984 in Carmel Valley, Ca, as a 2.5-acre operation has expanded to include tens...
Could Pee Power be the New Clean Energy of the Future?
Learning and innovation go hand in hand. The arrogance of success is to think that what you did yesterday will be sufficient for tomorrow. -William Pollard Sometimes, just the threat of a crisis, big or small, forces us to step away from our comfort zone and think and act "outside of the box" - so to speak. What happens when you...
Red Cabbage vs. Green Cabbage: Which One is Healthier?
Known to be one of the healthiest foods around, cabbage is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family alongside both broccoli and cauliflower. While there are several varieties of cabbage, most people classify them as either green or red. Both green and red cabbages are jam-packed with a boatload of nutritional benefits, and incorporating a few servings a week...
Exercise Improves Memory and Brain Function in Seniors
Some people associate growing older with growing more sedentary, but it by no means has to be this way. In fact, a great deal of research has found that exercise for older individuals can improve cognitive function, reduce the number of falls, increase strength, and significantly contribute to slowing the overall aging process. The National Institute on Aging recommends...
Study Finds Stress Response Linked to Spread of Cancer Cells
The popular phrase, "stress is a killer," unfortunately holds a lot of truth. When your body releases stress hormones, your heart rate, blood pressure and blood sugar levels spike. This response is very helpful in escaping a dangerous situation, but if stress becomes chronic, your body and mind can experience some highly deteriorative effects. According to the National Cancer Institute...
Improve Digestion and Overall Health with Good Posture
With everything that you have to juggle in a day, your posture may not be something you think about regularly - but perhaps you should. Proper posture is directly related to overall health. This means more than avoiding a hunched back in later years. When you are properly aligned, your muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons can all work efficiently as...
Swim Your Way to Great Health
Swimming is one of the best total body workouts. It is a great cardio activity and also helps to build and preserve muscle mass throughout the body in addition to being a low-impact exercise with little risk of injury. The pool is a great place to find relief for stiff muscles and sore joints, particularly for those who are overweight...
3 Ways to Fight Cold Sores Naturally
Tis the season for cold sores… those nasty little blisters that some of us know all too well. Also called fever blisters, these outbreaks can certainly interfere with your daily life. Cold sores are caused by the extremely common herpes simplex 1 virus, and usually spring up around the nose, lips and chin. They can be triggered by stress, illness,...
5 Common Foot Problems and What to do About Them
We often take our ability to walk for granted. But foot pain can quickly stop you in your tracks and not only leave you sidelined from your favorite activities, but can make even simple tasks a painful experience. If you’ve ever suffered from foot pain, you’re not alone. A survey commissioned by the Institute for Preventative Foot Health found that 80...
Home Maintenance Tips That Will Keep You Safe and Healthy
Centuries ago a home was comprised of four walls with a roof. This most-basic structure was thought to be more than enough to keep our earliest ancestors safe and healthy. Today however, our homes are designed to not only provide shelter, but to be a domicile that protects us from illness and injury. And considering we spend more than half...
