Try Mood Boosting Brain Training – It Works
Lao Tzu once said, "if you correct your mind, the rest of life will fall into place." Happiness truly is a state of mind, and each individual has the power within them to change his or her brain patterns to operate accordingly. Multiple studies have concluded that optimism has a positive impact on our overall well-being. One 1970's study from...
Want to See Better? Eat Better
Eating a healthy, organic and varied diet is imperative to optimal eye health. The vitamins, minerals and carotenoids contained in certain foods have been linked to the prevention of cataracts, eye disorders and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A variety of vitamins and minerals are essential to maintaining healthy eyes, as they are needed by the body to help prevent...
Heart Palpitations and Obesity Linked to Allergy Meds: Try Essential Oils Instead
Allergies can be a pain, but the side effects of many allergy medications can be much worse. Along with drowsiness, the most common side effect of many antihistamines, there is a wide range of other possible negatives that vary greatly depending on your body chemistry. The antihistamines found in allergy medications that have a sedative effect may lead to impairment...
Tolerating Toxins: Should We or Shouldn’t We?
In our modern world, we are exposed to an array of toxic chemicals and carcinogens on a daily basis - in the water, in the air, in our food and in our food containers, to name only a few sources. Government agencies such as the FDA and the EPA make it their business to assure us that the various chemicals...
Beware City Dwellers: Ticks Moving In
Tick season is fully upon us, and it is not just people living in the woody areas of the country that should take precautions against these blood-sucking creatures. Sure, they love the woods, they love dogs, and they love tall grass, but they are also learning to love city life. Knowing how to prevent, diagnose and treat tick bites is...
GMO Crops Leading to Drastic Increases in Pesticide and Herbicide Use
The nasty effects of pest and weed resistant GMO crops on human health and the environment are beginning to show - the insects and weeds are developing immunities, and many farmers are responding by using more pesticides and herbicides than ever. According to a May report in the Wall Street Journal, "insecticide sales are surging after years of decline,...
Bolivia Sets an Example for the World by Driving Out McDonald’s
After 14 years of trying to sell their fast food wares in Bolivia, McDonald's closed the last of its franchises in the country last month. While frighteningly effective in the United States, McDonald's marketing campaign of cheap, quickly-prepared processed meals simply did not sit well with Bolivians. The food philosophy of many Bolivians, 60 percent of whom are indigenous to...
The Dreaded “D” Word: Changing Your Mindset
When you think of the word diet do you envision a lone carrot stick and a cup of water? Perhaps you feel tense and empty every time you think of "going on a diet." Unfortunately, diet is often associated with deprivation, restriction and struggle. The problem with the word diet is that it is used as a verb instead of...
4-methylimidazole and 4 Other Reasons to Dump Your Soda Down the Drain
It has happened again: a beverage manufacturer has been hit between the eyes with a spotlight and everyone is talking. This time it is all about Pepsi and their caramel coloring. While this synthetic ingredient is surely no good for us, is it all that we should be worried about when we pop the lid on a soda? Pepsi...
Long John Silver’s: Turning a Healthy Protein Into a Deep-Fried Disaster
Fish can be a wonderfully healthy and delicious meal when prepared properly. However, not all fish dinners are created equal. Long John Silver's Big Catch meal, for example, is loaded with trans fats and chemicals, which greatly outweigh the health benefits of the fish. While no 'fast food' meal is entirely healthy (the very nature of the processing involved negates...
