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...
Another Reason to Eat Free-Range Poultry: Less Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
A survey of ground turkey performed by Consumer Reports found that samples that came from birds which were not routinely fed antibiotics had lower instances of contamination by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Consumer Reports researchers analyzed 257 samples of raw, ground turkey and ground turkey patties from retailers across the country. The samples included national brands, store brands and organic varieties. The...
Soothe Dry and Chapped Hands Naturally
With winter just around the corner, many people will be dealing with the frustration of dry hands. Some suffer with skin that becomes so dry it cracks or even bleeds. Extreme cold temperatures can cause the skin to lose moisture resulting in dry or chapped hands that can be uncomfortable or even quite painful. If left untreated it can...
The Berry that has 50x More Vitamin C Than Oranges
In order to live, we require vitamins. They regulate metabolism and assist the biochemical processes that release energy from food that has been digested. They are known as micronutrients because they are required in smaller doses than nutrients such as fat, carbohydrates, proteins and water. Vitamins are coenzymes that work with enzymes to allow all of the processes and...
Breaking News: World Food Prize Awarded to Monsanto Although Safety Still a HUGE Issue
Known as the Nobel Prize of Food, the World Food Prize has received as much attention for its connection to industrial agriculture and genetically modified (GM) crops as it has for honoring those who feed the poor and hungry in the world. The prize was recently awarded to Robert Fraley, an executive at Monsanto, Syngenta scientist Mary-Bell Chilton and Marc...
Study: Eating 2 Large Meals Better for Weight Loss
For years we’ve been told that eating smaller, “mini-meals,” throughout the day is better for weight loss than eating three larger meals but a recent study presented at the American Diabetes Conference this past summer revealed that it may not be the best advice. The researchers from the Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine in Prague found that people with...
This Indian Spice Could Battle Diabetes
A study published in the journal Diabetes Care has linked curcumin, a compound found in the Indian spice turmeric, to the prevention of type 2 diabetes in individuals who already have prediabetes. Prediabetes is defined by very high blood sugar levels, and is thought to be the first step towards developing type 2 diabetes. The study, although small in scale,...
Why Obese People May Not Feel Full
A new study performed at the University of Adelaide reinforces just how important it is to prevent obesity before it happens. Researchers have found one reason why losing weight - and keeping it off - may be so difficult for so many people. The study's leader, associate professor Amanda Page, says, "we know that only about 5% of people on...
