The Shocking Truth About Leather
Even the most avid of animal-lovers can be unintentionally guilty of turning a blind eye when it comes to the leather industry. Some don’t eat meat, others refuse furs, yet how many people don a leather belt or bag every day? The sad truth is that while you may think leather is simply a byproduct of the dairy industry, think...
Watch Out! Your Spices May Contain Rat Hair
Spices add zest and color to some of our favorite dishes and even contain a number of health-promoting properties. However, you may get more than this according to a new Food and Drug Administration report (Pathogens and Filth in Spices) that tells us that 12% of spices imported into our country are actually contaminated with bug parts, rodent hairs...
Think Your Chewing Gum is Safe? – Think Again
Because most people do not swallow gum, they pay relatively little attention to what is in it. However, the stuff your gum is made of moves very quickly into the bloodstream because it is absorbed directly through the walls in the mouth. In addition, these ingredients are not filtered, like the food we eat, during digestion. For this reason,...
4 Reasons to Eat Red Cabbage
A study conducted by the ARS Beltsville Human Nutritional Research Center in Maryland, found that red cabbage has 36 anthocyanins, including eight that had never been detected before. Anthocyanins are a group of very beneficial compounds that are considered potent antioxidants linked to lowering blood pressure, boosting heart health and the entire cardiovascular system, as well as protecting us...
Why Being Thankful Matters to Your Health
Did you know that being thankful can actually be good for you? In fact, it may be one of the easiest things you can do to improve your well-being. This simple prescription for reducing stress and improving your happiness quotient involves nothing more than feeling grateful for the good things in your life. Several studies have proven that gratitude...
Mega Dose of Vitamin C Saved a Life
A story that was featured in a New Zealand/Australia television version of "60 Minutes” documented a man who was so close to death that doctors said there was no hope and the plug for his life support system was about to be pulled. The New Zealand dairy farmer, Allan Smith, had contracted the Swine Flu while he was on vacation...
Study: Caffeine in Soda Stumps Brain Development in Kids
A new study supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) has discovered some troubling effects of caffeine on the developing brain. These results are especially disturbing considering the huge amount of soda consumed by America's teenagers. The study, led by Reto Huber of the University Children's Hospital of Zurich, consisted of administering a dose of caffeine the equivalent of...
What is the Best Time of Day for You to Eat?
Adelle Davis, a popular 1960's nutritionist, once said: "Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper." While every individual has different specific dietary needs, there is a lot of wisdom in Davis' words. The time that you eat certain foods can significantly affect your health. Morning A study performed at the Harvard University School of Public...
How Weather Impacts Your Health
Most likely you’re already aware of how weather changes can make you feel. Some people feel more invigorated when a thunderstorm hits, others feel anxious, and some may even suffer from an asthma attack. A sunny day can be energizing and rain can make us feel a bit gloomy. While we know the weather can affect our mood, it...
Healthy Foods to Include in Your Holiday Feast
The holidays don’t have to mean indulging in unhealthy meals; in fact, there are numerous nutritious and delicious foods that can help make your holiday feast tasty and guilt free! Free Range Turkey Turkey is usually the star of the show at Thanksgiving as well as other holiday meals. That’s a good thing, as it’s an excellent healthy source of protein,...
