160 Countries Have Banned Dangerous Meat Additive Ractopamine: Why are We Still Eating It?
Factory farming is all about high output and low costs. But... there is a cost. A cost that the animals, the environment and our health all have to bear. The more animals crammed into small spaces, the more money. According to the journal National Hog Farmer, “crowding pigs pays.” Bernard Rollins, egg-industry expert notes, “chickens are cheap; cages are expensive.”...
3 Reasons to Eat Watercress
Watercress is a lesser-known cousin of cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower, but it packs a punch when it comes to health benefits. It’s been a staple food since early human existence, and is the oldest known leaf vegetable to be consumed by humans. Here is a look at just three of the reasons you should add watercress to...
Is it Time to Get Your Pooch His Own Bed?
For dog lovers, there is nothing more cozy than cuddling up with your furry canine. Many claim that they can't sleep when their dog or dogs are not in bed with them. While the dogs may do a good job keeping you warm, you may want to consider what experts have to say on the subject. According to Michael Breus...
Keep Winter Lips Moist by Doing This
Winter weather, especially in northern climates, can wreak havoc on lips. The dry, biting wind outdoors coupled with indoor heating can cause lips to appear parched. In severe cases, your lips may peel, or even crack and bleed, if the problem is left unattended. Unfortunately, many products that people use in hopes of healing their dry lips may do more...
Don’t Let These Things Come Between You and Your New Year’s Exercise Program
Maybe you were going full steam with your workouts - you were committed and determined to make exercise a regular part of your day to day routine. However, somewhere around week 4 or 5 or even sooner, something goes terribly amiss and you find yourself missing one day, than another and another, until finally you have gone an...
5 Healthy Ways to Start Your Day
Do you have to fight with yourself to get out of bed every morning and then find that it takes what seems like forever to lose that “groggy” walking around in a fog feeling? By making a few changes in that difficult first hour of the day, you can feel more refreshed, energetic and better prepared to handle whatever...
Obesity Leads to Longer Hospital Stays
It is a well-known fact that obesity is seriously hazardous to one's health. The increased risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke that obese individuals face has been heavily researched, and the number of obese children and adults is still on the rise. The American Sociological Association has compiled research that states that obesity may mean a...
How to Stop Using Plastic for Good
Plastic is a dominant material in our modern world. While going entirely plastic-free may be nearly impossible (if you use a phone and a computer, for example), there are much more eco-friendly (and health-conscious) alternatives for the great majority of our plastic uses. There are many environmental problems caused by our overuse of plastics. Our landfills are teeming with them,...
Why You Should Chew Your Juice
You may have heard it said that juicing is good for you - and it is. With few Americans getting the recommended daily amounts of fruits and vegetables, juicing is a convenient way to meet these goals and supply your body with the vitamins and minerals it needs to perform optimally. FACT: According to the Harvard School of Public Health,...
Does Watching Television Raise Your Blood Pressure?
We all know that excessive television viewing can contribute to increased lethargy, weight gain, and less time for healthy activities such as exercise. However, did you know that several studies have found that television may raise blood pressure levels, as well? A study published in the journal, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, surveyed the TV habits of nearly...
