10 Ways to Spend 5 Minutes a Day Improving Your Health
There are 8760 hours in a year. What if, just 31 of these hours, or five minutes a day, could make you healthier - would you put the time in? Contrary to what you may think, getting and staying healthy does not have to be a time robber. There are many simple things that can be done on a...
146 Established Medical Practices Found Ineffective
The journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings has recently published a new analysis which discovered that 146 contemporary medical practices were ineffective. Some of these practices, used over the last ten years, put patient's lives at greater risk. The 146 procedures were reversed after the analysis, however, this does little to help the people who had been subjected to them over...
Beetle Bodies in Dannon Yogurt: Skip the Store Bought and Make Your Own
The news that Dannon creates some of its yogurt using the crushed bodies of cochineal beetles was enough to make many people a bit nauseous, in addition to creating a stir within the Center for Science in the Public Interest. The beetles are used to make the color additive referred to as carmine in order to produce the bright red...
Warning: Stevia Can be Processed
The average American's sugar intake is truly staggering - nearly 130 pounds per year. Research on the evils of refined sugar, including elevated risks of obesity, type 2 diabetes and depression, have left many of us searching for an alternative. Processed artificial sweeteners are no safe bet. Aspartame, as well as many of the other chemical compounds used in sugar...
Want to Lose Weight? Add Seaweed to Your Diet
Author and alternative medicine television personality Chris Kilham, best known as the Medicine Hunter, recently discussed how adding seaweed to your diet can be a great way to boost weight loss. This superfood has been a staple in Asian diets since ancient times, and is known as one of the healthiest foods that can be consumed – packed with...
3 Best Essential Oils to Soothe Aching Joints
Many people suffer from joint pain, especially after a long, hard day. Joint pain can make it hard to function, relax and enjoy yourself. It can make running after young children a nightmare. Instead of reaching for an aspirin or chemically-based topical pain reliever, however, why not give essential oils a try? Essential oils have been used traditionally for...
Skip the Bleach: Natural Ways to Whiten Your Teeth
According to the American Dental Association (ADA), bleaching is now the most requested dental procedure among people ages 40 to 60. While many of us are on a quest for whiter teeth, standard teeth whitening procedures can have some painful side effects. All teeth whitening methods include either hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide as active ingredients. Carbamide peroxide breaks down...
Secret Island Herb That Fights Stress, Anxiety, Panic Attacks
It rips through your body like a torpedo, tensing every nerve, pushing your adrenal glands into overdrive and robbing precious years from your life. Stress is no joke, and millions of Americans live their lives in such a heightened state of anxiety that their bodies no longer respond properly. Anxiety is one of the most significant health issues of our...
Avoid Dangerous Neurotoxins: Make Your Own Deodorant
While aluminum exists on the earth's crust, it can be a poison in your body and serves no purpose there. Research identifies aluminum as a neurotoxin which has been found in high concentrations in the brains of people suffering from Alzheimer's disease. If you use antiperspirants or some deodorants, you are ingesting aluminum through your skin. Aluminum salts can be...
3 Ingredient No Excuse Smoothies
You may have heard it said that eating healthy takes a ton of work, a ton of time and a ton of money. When, in fact, none of these have to be true. Not only can you eat healthy on a shoestring budget but you can also eat healthy without having to spend hours in your kitchen. These tasty 3-ingredient...
