Study: Your Brain on 4-G
A study published just this September in the journal Clinical Neurophysiology found that 30 minutes of exposure to LTE cellphone radiation affects brain activity on both sides. Subjects were exposed to LTE radio frequency for a half hour during their research; the amount of radiation absorbed was reported to be within international cell phone legal limits and the source...
Beware of Toxic Eyelash Dyes
Thinking about drawing some attention to your eyes but hate the thought of dealing with messy mascaras that clump and run? You may have considered applying a permanent tint or dye to your lashes. It’s certainly easier than running to the powder-room every hour for a touchup. But, is this cosmetic procedure worth it, and is it even safe? A...
Choose Organic Virgin Coconut Oil Over These “Dangerous” Oils
For decades you’ve been told to avoid saturated fat and keep cholesterol levels low and you’ll be heart-disease free. Unfortunately, over four decades of replacing healthy sources of animal fats with what were thought to be “better-for-you” vegetable oils is now proving to have done more harm than its intended good. Here are four oils you should avoid at all...
Is the 3 Second Rule Fact or Fiction?
You know you’re guilty of it … dropping a bite of this or that on the floor then quickly retrieving it and trying to subtly slip it back into your mouth. And when the stares of horror come from those around you, you quickly acknowledge the “3 second rule” as if it were something everyone should undoubtedly know about. It...
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...
