8 Signs of Sleep Apnea
Along with the skyrocketing obesity epidemic, sleep apnea has become more and more prevalent in our society. Approximately 18 million Americans have this serious disorder today. Although it is more common in men, it increases in women after the age of 50, and one in four women over 65 have sleep apnea. A recent study out of the University of Wisconsin-Madison,...
Jensen Farms Owners Charged in Cantaloupe Listeria Contamination
Brothers Eric and Ryan Jensen, owners of Colorado's Jensen Farms, have both been charged in federal court with the negligence that led to 2011's listeria outbreak, caused by their Sweet Rocky Ford cantaloupes. The 2011 outbreak killed 33 people, and caused illness in 147 more across the United States. It has also been linked to one miscarriage. Six shipments of...
Is Your Second Brain Addicted to this Substance?
So many people are still under the mistaken impression that it is fatty foods that have caused the ever-growing obesity epidemic, but the real villain has been exposed: sugar. In 1960, 33 percent of the U.S. population was considered overweight and 9.7 percent clinically obese. According to the latest report by the Centers for Disease Control, today the obesity rate...
4 Common Flowers You Can Eat
Flowers are wonderful for brightening up our gardens and homes but many serve a much greater purpose. Many flowers are, in fact, edible and a tasty addition to your diet. You have eaten flowers if you have ever eaten cauliflower, broccoli or artichokes. Here are four more flowers that you may consider adding to your healthy diet! Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) -...
Nature’s Perfect Plasma Replacement that Lowers Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar and Blood Lipids
Known endearingly as the "fluid of life," coconut water is the nutrient and mineral rich sap that is found within a coconut. The water is protected by the tough outer shell of the nut and is kept sterile and free from fungus, parasites or bacteria. Numerous tropical countries respect coconut water for its hydrating and renewing properties. In some...
What Your Skin Condition Says About Your Overall Health
Your skin can say a lot about what's going on beneath the surface. Just as smooth skin and a healthy glow can signify that someone is healthy and hydrated, various skin conditions can be clues to other health issues that need to be addressed. Psoriasis Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine have found that the degree to which an individual...
13 Reasons to do Yoga
Yoga is sometimes referred to as a true “fountain of youth” due to its numerous anti-aging benefits. There are many reasons to practice yoga in addition to enjoying a younger looking appearance on the inside and out. If you’re already an avid practitioner you’ve probably noticed the positive difference in your life; it affects the body, mind, and spirit....
Will Industrial Hemp Be A Cash Crop in California?
The American government once jailed farmers who refused to grow it – now they jail those that do. In the mid-1930s, Popular Science magazine called hemp America’s “New Billion Dollar Crop.” With the steel, oil and timber companies holding most of the economic power in the nation, they came up with an effective plan to demonize hemp through effective...
5 Reasons to Step Away from the Screen
According to the Council for Research Excellence Americans spend an average of 8.5 hours per day in front of a screen. For some, this leads to eye strain, headaches and sore back muscles. The real drawback, however, is everything else in life we are missing out on. Here are 5 reasons to cut down your screen time as much as...
Can Swearing Lessen Pain?
Many people consider swearing vulgar and offensive, and argue that it has no place in our language. Swearing is indeed vulgar by nature, and is designed to produce an emotional response. According to Professor Timothy Jay of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, swearing is an emotional language, and is in no way a sign of low intelligence, as many people...
