Over 100 Synthetic and Non Organic Substances Approved for Organic Food Use
In a video revealing some scary facts about products labeled as organic, Mark Kastel, the Senior Farm Policy Analyst at the Cornucopia Institute, states that over 100 synthetic substances, as well as non-organic additives, are currently approved for use in organic foods. The Cornucopia Institute is, as described by Kastel, an "organic industry watchdog" based in Cornucopia, Wisconsin. Upon...
Could an Apple a Day Keep the Statins Away?
We have all heard the old adage 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away' and probably quote it from time to time, especially when trying to convince our family members, or ourselves, to eat more apples. In fact, the saying is so popular that it truly is the first nutritional advice that many parents give their children. Because apples...
COPD Patients Find Relief Through Yoga
The ancient practice of yoga has many benefits for both the body and the mind. To add to the extensive list of reasons to do yoga, a new study has found that it can improve many symptoms of COPD. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death in the United States, according to the National Heart,...
4 of America’s Top Meditation Resorts
If you are looking for a unique vacation that can offer you profound, lasting benefits long after you are home and are back to your daily routine, a meditation retreat may be just what you seek. Sharon Salzberg, a Buddhist meditation instructor who leads retreats at the Insight Meditation Society in Massachusetts, and across the United States, explains, "meditation...
Study: Coffee May Improve Circulation
A recent study presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2013 shows that the caffeine in coffee may help improve the function of small blood vessels. These findings add to a growing body of research of the health benefits of coffee, the world's most-loved beverage (alongside tea). To arrive at this connection, researchers analyzed the finger circulation, heart rate,...
Destruction of the Amazon Rainforest Could Lead to Droughts in Western U.S.
A research team from Princeton University recently created a high-resolution model that allowed them to predict what the effects of the Amazon rainforest's destruction might be on the climate of parts of the United States. Their results signify that without the rainforest, the United States could be in for a lot of trouble. To create their model and analysis, the researchers...
3 Things You Should Never do When You Pump Gas
How many times a month do you visit a gas station? On average, most Americans fill up their gas tank once a week and many more do so at least twice a month. Filling up our gas is kind of like a habit, we pull in, unlatch our tanks, swipe our credit card, select our gas, lift the handle...
How Stress Destroys Your Gut
The old-fashioned diagnostic generality “nervous stomach” may be more accurate than once thought. When we become stressed, our digestive system often ceases to work properly. Stress may even lead to the worsening of digestive problems, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). HuffPost Live recently interviewed gastroenterologist Roshini Raj on the connection between stress and digestive imbalance. Dr. Raj reaffirmed that stress...
Does Whistling While You Work Really Work?
To many people, the sound of someone whistling is extremely annoying. In fact, in the town of Portland, Maine, a man was charged with disorderly conduct and even put in jail for whistling too loud around town. The city ultimately reached an agreement with the man, saying he could whistle as long as he keeps moving. Apparently his whistling...
How to Relieve Headaches Using Trigger Points
Millions of people suffer from headaches every day. Whether it’s a mere dull ache or a full-blown migraine, headaches can be a real pain in the neck…or head! And while your first thought may be to reach for a pill or prescription, you can actually find relief naturally using nothing more than your own two hands. Trigger points are essentially...
