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...
The Staggering Health Care Costs of a Processed Diet That Eventually Kills You
It signifies a sad state of affairs in our country that it actually costs less to eat junk food than a healthy meal. Processed food consumption is a vicious cycle; as we eat more and more of these items, their production costs decrease, making them cheaper and more readily available. However, America’s rising healthcare costs, along with our growing rates...
5 Fat-Laden Foods that Help Burn Your Belly Fat
It wasn’t very long ago that many people thought that in order to avoid being fat, or to lose weight, fat had to be avoided at all costs. Of course, most of us realize that eating fat doesn’t necessarily make us fat. It’s the unhealthy fats and propensity to eat too many processed foods that is far more likely...
KFC Boneless Chicken Only 50% Meat: What Happened to Real Food?
Statistics show that processed foods make up about 70 percent of the typical American’s diet - a truly frightening majority. So, what exactly ARE processed foods? It is accurate to say that they can barely be called foods at all. According to Dr. David Ludwig, director of the Optimal Weight for Life Program in Boston, processed foods are, “fake...
Skipping Breakfast? Why Intermittent Fasting Works
It has always been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. We are told to eat breakfast like a king and lunch like a pauper. However, if you seem to have reached a weight loss or fitness plateau and nothing is moving those last few pounds, skipping breakfast may not be such a bad idea. Intermittent...
5 Easy Things to Do Each Day to Feel More Alive
We all know what it feels like to drag through the day, or even part of the day. It is normal to have dips and rises in energy in relation to what we are doing and eating. However, rather than reach for that "sugary" treat that will do more harm than good, try one of these five great tips...
Does Sex Really Provide An Adequate Workout?
It can be a lot of fun, and it can make you sweat - but does sex really constitute a good workout? Many of us wonder whether enough hours spent in the bedroom might replace hours spent in the gym. The answer to this question is complicated, and largely depends on the specifics of your individual love-making situation. Sex...
