Our 5 Favorite Low Sugar Fruits
Fresh fruits are loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytochemicals and are necessary to keep an alkaline environment in the body. The first fruits in recorded history were olives, dates, figs and grapes. Many early fruits were domesticated and today bear little resemblance to their wild cousins. Domesticated fruits are larger, sweeter and have less fiber than fruit from...
Why Soy Milk is Not Healthy – Drink These Healthy Alternatives Instead
If you still think that unfermented soy, such as soy milk, is healthy, put down that soy latte and read on. Touted for years as the perfect protein source for a vegetarian or vegan diet and a great milk replacement for lactose-intolerant individuals, soy may actually cause a lot of harm. What are the dangers? In his writings, Dr. Mercola mentions...
Mental Health Issues Worsen Following Cosmetic Surgery
A study out of Oslo, Norway revealed that undergoing cosmetic surgery increased depression and anxiety, rather than boosting self-esteem and improving mental health problems as many might expect. A Norwegian research team followed 12,000 students, aged 12 to 19, surveying them periodically for several years between 1992 and 2005. Of the study sample, 106 had at least one cosmetic surgery...
Success Stories vs. Modern Science: The Debate Over Homeopathy
One alternative health method that has sparked a great deal of debate as to its credibility is homeopathy. Supporters of homeopathic remedies claim that they have witnessed successful results, and numerous individuals claim to have found relief from conditions such as chronic pain through homeopathic treatments. Critics, however, claim that there is no scientific evidence to explain these claims. Homeopathy,...
5 Ways to Enjoy Pumpkin this Fall
With the arrival of fall we start thinking about comfort foods, and pumpkin is certainly one of those foods. Pumpkin is a perfect healthy treat that you can enjoy without guilt. Pumpkins are a member of the squash family, and are an excellent source of beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant, high in fiber and vitamin A and low in fat. Here are...
This Herb Has 42x More Antioxidant Power Than Apples
Oregano, a fragrant and delicious herb that is frequently found in Mediterranean dishes, has been shown to have extremely high levels of antioxidants, as well as potent fungus-fighting potential. One study, funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), tested a variety of herbs for their antioxidant activity. Mexican, Italian and Greek oregano were found to have the...
The #1 Way to Keep Cancer Cells Away
The year was 1931 and Otto Warburg won a Nobel Prize when he discovered the intimate link between cancer and oxygen. Warburg showed in his research that the number one reason why cancer develops is due to a lack of oxygen within the cellular environment. This is because cancer cells are anaerobic, meaning they thrive in an environment depleted...
3 Homemade Face Masks You Can Eat
You can spend money on a spa treatments or purchase cosmetic mask kits, or you can easily, safely and effectively make your own homemade skin tightening and brightening masks at home. Commercial Product Dangers According to a survey conducted by the Environmental Working Group, 25% of women use more than 15 products each day, including face masks, that contain over 126...
Are Organized People Healthier?
There’s one in every office. That lone individual whose desk resembles a war zone with stacks of papers piled high, an array of crooked photos tacked haphazardly to the cockeyed corkboard and sticky notes of multiple colors posted along every viable surface. Yep, it’s the office slob. They have granola bars in their desk drawers, birthday cards from decades past...
This Member of the Pea Family has More Protein than Beef
The roots of the alfalfa plant (Medicago sativa) shoot down up to 30 feet into the ground, digging up minerals that are not found on the surface. For this reason, the Arabic word Alfalfa means "father of all foods." Alfalfa is loaded with vitamins, minerals and nutrients including: Vitamin A: This vitamin supports night vision, builds up resistance to infections,...
