How Meditation Can Accelerate Fat Loss
A recent study by American and Italian neuroscientists sheds new light on why it may be so difficult to lose weight. Research results show that complex processes in the brain’s hypothalamus instruct you to eat enough to maintain your current weight, regardless of whether it is healthy or not. Once a heavier weight is the norm, your brain resets,...
Top 4 Reasons Why Krill Oil is Better Than Fish Oil
We hear all the time how good fish oil, and the omega-3's it contains, is for our health. While there is no denying that fish oil is of nutritional benefit, there is something that may be even better. Krill are tiny crustaceans that resemble shrimp. They are found mainly in the chilly waters of the Antarctic and Arctic oceans...
Top 5 Natural Mosquito Repellents to Try as the Weather Warms
As the weather warms, it’s hard to think about anything but getting out in the sunshine and enjoying a picnic, or perhaps heading out on a camping trip. Unfortunately, those pesky flying bugs known as mosquitoes can take all the fun out of spending time outdoors. On top of that, for such a small creature, they’re rather frightening with...
2 Recipes for 100% Real Soda Alternative: Yes, they taste great!
Even in some of the healthiest homes, there are those who just like to drink soda. Commercial soda, as many people know, is comprised of about 90% water and high fructose corn syrup, stabilizers, preservatives and chemically-produced flavors. Not to mention that the waste created by plastic bottles and cans places an additional burden on our already-overrun landfills. But.......
Our Circadian Rhythms Train Us to Eat Like Sumo Wrestlers
Do you find your mind overcome with an intense desire for salty sweet, starchy or downright strange foods in the middle of the night? You are not alone. A recent study published in the journal Obesity shows that natural circadian rhythms signal your body to crave these types of foods in the evening. This hard-wired behavior is in part...
3 Reasons You Should Ditch the Grains In Your Diet
Prior to the Agricultural Revolution, humans did not consume grain on a regular basis. Interestingly enough, research shows that human brain function was at its peak just prior to the onset of the revolution. A steady decline in human strength has been observed since this time. Today's wheat is nothing like what it once was - it is a hybrid...
Would You Drink a Glass of Roundup Pesticide?
Manufacturers claim that the herbicide sold as Roundup is safe, however, epidemiological studies tell a different tale. According to research, Roundup is a serious threat to health and can cause such problems as endocrine disruption, cancer, birth defects, neurological disorders and even DNA damage. The scary fact about the possible damage that Roundup can cause is that these effects can...
Is a Raw Food Diet Right For You?
While the raw food diet – eating 75 to 100 percent raw, organic and unprocessed foods – is not for everyone, many people attest to its remarkable ability to cleanse and heal the body. Numerous testimonials from those who have made the switch report dramatic improvements in overall health, including significant weight loss, balanced blood sugar levels, healthier skin,...
Letting the Body Heal: Why Quick-Fix Cold & Flu Drugs Actually Hurt Us
The human body is designed to function, and function well. It is a complex system of nerves, muscles, bones, organs and trillions of very smart cells that all have a job to do. Some are house cleaners, some are in the repair business, some are in communications, and some are in the development department. All of them, however, have...
A Bad Night’s Sleep Adds to the Tire Around Your Waist
The majority of Americans get far too little sleep. In fact, sleep deprivation is reaching epidemic proportions in our country. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one in five Americans is getting less than six hours of sleep per night. This is shy of the recommended seven or eight hours. According to the National Sleep Foundation, sleep...
