3 Reasons to STOP Eating Fast Food Fries Today
Can't you just smell them now? There is just something about fast food french fries that makes you want them once you smell them. Even if you know they are not the healthiest option, do you feel driven to eat at least a small order, or nibble on your kids' when they are not looking? No matter how you...
Pre-Washed Organics Can be a Problem
Do you love the convenience that goes along with buying your organic fruits and veggies pre-washed and ready to go? Unfortunately, that convenience comes with a significant downside: the potential for foodborne illness. Taylor Farms, a company based in Salinas, California, has suspended the production of organic lettuce and salad mixes at its Mexican branch, after several people in...
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...
