6 Ways to Enjoy Eating Out and Stay Healthy Too
You love to eat out, but there are temptations around every corner, portions are ginormous and social pressure is everywhere. No need to fret, you can enjoy an evening out without sabotaging your healthy lifestyle or your waistline. Here are six ways to make eating out a guilt-free experience. Choose a Healthy Destination While you may have to pay a little...
Toxic Arsenic Found in 90% of Chicken Meat
In 1826, Anthelme Brillat-Savarin wrote, "Dis-moi ce que tu manges, je te dirai ce que tu es," which translates into, "Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what you are." Of course, this is not meant to be taken literally, in the sense that if you eat a pig, you are a pig. However, what was meant...
Why Low-Fat Foods Are Making You Fatter and Crippling Your Heart
It’s no secret that humans need to eat fats to survive. Fat produces energy and aids in the absorption of vitamins and minerals. However, it’s also no secret that too much fat, and especially too much of the wrong types of fat, can be deadly. Over the years, there has been a great deal of debate as to which...
Toxic Flame Retardants Linked to Lower Intelligence and Hyperactivity in Children
A new study performed by the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine has linked prenatal exposure to flame retardant chemicals to lower intelligence and hyperactivity in young children. While these chemicals, known as PBDEs (polybrominated diphenyl ethers) have been mostly withdrawn from the U.S. market since 2004, many products in which they have been used still remain in our...
Doctors Who Cook Well Give Better Advice
It is unfortunate that more time is not given in medical school to teaching prospective physicians about the importance of a balanced diet or healthy cooking. There is more of an emphasis, at least in North America, on treating symptoms with pharmaceuticals and surgeries rather than through proper nutrition. This is what is known as a symptom-based medical system, not...
Chronic Aches and Pains? 5 Soothing Relief Herbs
No one likes to be in pain. Chronic pain interferes with quality of life and can lead to such things as depression and compromised immune function. For many, pain becomes so debilitating that any help is welcomed, even if it is in the form of strong pharmaceuticals or dangerous over-the-counter remedies that do little more than mask the problem. The...
9 Suppertime Staples to Promote Restful Sleep
Restful sleep is absolutely essential to a properly functioning body and mind. Studies have shown that inadequate sleep lowers the immune system, throws blood sugar levels off-balance, and interferes with digestion, detoxification and even weight loss. One study found that less than seven hours of sleep per night decreases our ability to fight cold and flu viruses by 300...
Dangers of Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs, and How to Lower Cholesterol Naturally
The health issues that can stem from high cholesterol are no joke. Fearing the risk of heart disease, stroke and other related issues, many people choose prescription cholesterol medications known as statins to keep their ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol levels low. However, more and more studies are revealing how truly detrimental these drugs can be. Luckily, in non-emergency situations, there...
Is Your Tea Bag Toxic?
The benefits of drinking tea are innumerable and very well researched. However, studies reveal that some of the newer and "fancy" plastic tea bags could be leaching chemicals during infusion and that our familiar paper bags are not such a good choice either. The Center for Health and Environment and Justice and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are...
Sneaky Trans Fat Hiding in These Deadly Foods
Trans fatty acids, or trans fats as they are more commonly referred to, are "fake" fats that clog arteries, increase the levels of low density lipoproteins (LDL) and lower high density lipoproteins (HDL) in the blood. These deadly fat imposters are formed when vegetable oils harden to create shortening or margarine. However, trans fats are prevalent in more foods than...
