Osteoarthritis: Painful Condition Improved Markedly By this Sea Gem
A study in the online publication, Nutrition Journal, revealed that a mineral supplement derived from seaweed may help decrease pain for people with moderate to severe knee arthritis. Participants who took the supplement over a 12-week period were able to reduce their use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, as well as show improvement in walking ability and range of motion...
Diabetes Risk Plummets with Weight Loss
Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong, chronic condition with serious negative effects on your entire body. It can cause everything from kidney failure and blindness to heart disease and stroke, nerve damage and even the loss of fingers, toes and entire limbs. Obesity is thought to be the main cause of type 2 diabetes in those who are genetically...
3 Reasons Why Pilates is So Good for You
You’ve probably heard the term, but if you aren’t sure just what it is, Pilates is a form of exercise that was developed by Joseph Pilates over 100 years ago that combines systems from yoga and the martial arts. It emphasizes balanced development of the body by improving core strength and flexibility, as well as focusing on awareness to...
The 6 Best Foods to Help You Sleep Like a Baby
Having trouble sleeping? Many factors can contribute to tossing and turning at night, however, one important factor is the food you choose to eat for supper. Your evening meal choices really can make or break a great night's sleep. Sleepless nights can take a toll on your health. Studies have found that inadequate sleep can interfere with digestion, detoxification, weight...
Considering Calcium Supplements After Menopause? Natural Sources May Be Safer
After menopause, many women take calcium supplements, as well as vitamin D, to help with calcium absorption. A number of conflicting studies exist concerning calcium supplements, and whether or not they are effective, or detrimental. An analysis recently published online in the journal, Menopause, by the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) found that postmenopausal women who were taking hormones and who...
Chobani Yogurt Made from GMO Milk
GMO Inside, a coalition against the use of genetically modified ingredients, is putting pressure on Chobani, Inc. to stop using GMO milk in their yogurt and other products. The seven member coalition includes GMO Free USA, Label GMOs, Green America, Nutiva, Food Babe, Food Democracy Now! and Institute for Responsible Technology. GMO Inside has started their national campaign against Chobani,...
The 8 Health Properties of Eucalyptus and 15 things to do with the Oil
Eucalyptus is native to Australia, and is the main food source for koala bears. Aboriginal people have been using it for centuries to treat a number of medical conditions, and it has also been a part of other traditional medicine systems in Europe, Greece, India and China. There are many species of Eucalyptus, ranging from the size of a large...
More Sex = Look Younger
Americans spend billions of dollars per year on anti-aging treatments and products, all in hopes of reversing the clock and maintaining a youthful appearance. However, according to new research, there is a fun, all-natural way to look younger: have more sex. The results of a study by British consultant and clinical psychologist, Dr. David Weeks, show that older men...
Childhood Obesity Rates Skyrocket: Make Health a Family Affair
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, childhood obesity in the United States has doubled in children and tripled in adolescents in the past 30 years. This means that millions of kids are already insulin resistant, a precursor to type 2 diabetes. Overweight children also have an increased risk of bone and joint problems, sleep apnea, high...
5 Green Home Cleaning Solutions
If you are somewhat confused as to which are the safest and most effective cleaning products to use in your home, you are not alone. With increasing numbers of organic and "healthy" cleaning products hitting the market and a slew of conventional products battling for customer votes, it is super easy to become baffled. One of the biggest problems with...
