5 Easy Ways to Have a Smaller Carbon Footprint
“Carbon footprint” is a term that’s used for the amount of carbon that is emitted through certain activities or by an organization. The total amount of greenhouse gases that are produced to directly and indirectly support human activities are generally expressed in equivalent tons of carbon dioxide, or CO2. For example, when driving a car the engine burns fuel...
Top 4 Endorphin Releasing Foods
You’ve probably noticed that eating certain foods tends to make you feel better while others can put you into a bit of a slump. Back in the late ‘90s, one food manufacturer even tried to capitalize on this by producing potato chips that were infused with St. John’s Wort, a natural antidepressant herb. The product didn’t last long; the chips...
Don’t be Without this Household Staple
From cooking to cleaning to health and home, baking soda is one inexpensive item that every homeowner should keep stocked up on. Of course, most people have a box of baking soda stashed in their fridge or freezer, but don't stop there. There are literally hundreds of ways to use sodium bicarbonate, as the chemists like to refer to...
Antibiotics Not Always Useful: Try Natural Therapies For Your Sore Throat
According to researchers, only about 10 percent of adults who have sore throats get strep throat, which is caused by bacteria that that can be killed by antibiotics. The rest of the time, a virus is at work. According to Dr. Jeffrey Linder, antibiotics given for viruses won't help and can likely cause harm. Side effects from antibiotics can...
This Blood Sugar Lowering Fruit is Super “Sweet”
Pineapple (Ananas comosus), is a member of the Bromeliaceae family, which one of its most potent health-promoting compounds, the enzyme bromelain, is named after. Pina is the name that the Spanish give to the pineapple, which is the root of its English name which reflects its visual similarity to the pinecone. Pineapples were first discovered by Europeans in 1432 on...
Kickstart Your Health by Fully Losing Control
Do you ever wonder what would happen to your life if you were to stop stressing, obsessing and controlling things you have no power over? Does it frighten you to consider living each day with trust and faith that things are working out for the better? If you're a "control freak" whose anxiety is at an all-time high from things not...
5 Gluten Free Grains You Can Eat
Many people think that a gluten free diet means staying away from all grains. This is not the case. While some grains, such as wheat, barley and rye, contain gluten and are to be avoided like the plague by gluten-intolerant individuals, there are some grains that do not contain gluten. Approximately three million people in the United States suffer from...
Chronic Low Dose of Arsenic in Water Implicated in Serious Health Conditions
The deadly effects of arsenic in large doses are well-known. However, what has not been clear until recently is the sickening effects of arsenic in even the smallest doses. A compilation of research sheds light on the fact that our chronic exposure to arsenic in our drinking water and in our food could be contributing to a large host of...
U.S. Farmers and Food Organizations Call for Stricter Regulations of GMO Field Trials
Over 150 United States farmers and food organizations are demanding that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) take stricter measures to oversee field trials of genetically modified crops. This demand comes in response to last spring's discovery of an unapproved strain of Monsanto's GMO wheat growing in Oregon, which caused some overseas purchasers to deny certain varieties. However, this is...
Ease Anxiety Without Dangerous Drugs
Anxiety is no fun, to put it lightly. It can sometimes last for hours, making you unable to focus on work, connect with your family and even perform simple day-to-day tasks. Luckily, nature provides several simple solutions that, if practiced regularly with dedication, may greatly ease your anxiety. Meditation Meditation is a method that has been used since ancient times to...
