Dos and Don’ts for Washing Your Face
Even something as simple as washing your face requires proper technique; without it, you may be damaging your skin. Dr. Debra Wattenberg, an associate professor at Mount Sinai University in New York City, recently appeared on NBCNews.com's 'Today' show to provide guidance on proper facial cleansing. Based on her advice, the following are a few dos and don'ts for washing your...
Our Top 5 List of Workout Tools
Workout tools don’t have to be fancy. Some have the ability to help keep us motivated while others are considered almost a necessity for exercising. Here is our list of top 5 must-have workout tools. iPod There have been numerous studies that have confirmed what you probably already know. Listening to music can help keep you motivated to workout longer....
Are Electronics Pulling the Plug on Romance in Your Life?
From email to Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and countless other social networking sites along with smartphones, iPads and other electronic devices, our planet has never been more interconnected. Most of us live with high tech gadgets that were only dreamed about by past generations. Unfortunately, all of that online connectedness has come with a price. While these new electronic tools...
The Healing Powers of Frankincense and Myrrh
Many of this season's songs and stories feature two famous resins, frankincense and myrrh, that have been used in spiritual ceremonies and for their medicinal properties since ancient times. Frankincense and myrrh are most commonly known in the Christian tradition for their appearance in the New Testament of the Bible as gifts brought by the Wise Men, or Magi, to...
Fukushima Update – Cleanup Delayed
The Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) has announced that cleanup work in the towns surrounding the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant, which was scheduled to be completed last March, may now be delayed for up to three years. Tepco has also decided to postpone the dangerous and complex removal of damaged atomic rods, after video footage from a robot showed previously...
5 Healthy Ways to Enjoy the Sweet Potato
There are few aromas more nourishing and inviting than a steaming dish of sweet potatoes with a hint of cinnamon. This nutrition-laden root veggie can star in a large variety of dishes, which easily takes any meal to the next level. The ultimate healthy comfort food, sweet potatoes are high in vitamins A, B6, C and D, as well...
How to Keep Your Joints Limber in Cold Weather
As the days get shorter and colder, many people are less active. Joint stiffness and pain may develop, especially for those who have arthritis. Complaints of joint pain increase when the weather is colder because the blood doesn’t circulate to the extremities as well; pain receptors are also more sensitive during this time. While evidence is a bit conflicting, some...
Alternatives for Dangerous Food Dyes Do Exist
Artificial colors that give an almost eerily bright hue to many processed foods are well-known for their potentially harmful effects on health, especially in children. Many of these dyes, like yellow 5, red 40 and six others, are even banned in other countries, but unfortunately, not here in the U.S. Earlier this year, Kraft, the maker of that famous Mac...
Mistletoe for Medicine
Depending on who is dangling the mistletoe overhead, you may or may not be inclined to steer clear. But aside from being a way to win kisses this time of year, this adorable evergreen plant with its waxy white berries may pose a breakthrough in cancer research. Mistletoe is actually a parasitic plant that grows on the branches of various...
The Real Soy Story
Oh the good old soy debate. For years, we’ve been bombarded with conflicting news about soy. “It’s a wonder food” and “avoid it at all costs,” have been touted by the pro and anti parties as more and more soy products have hit the shelves. But what’s the truth, and just what is the story on soy? Soy Can Be...
