Can Large Doses of Vitamin C Fight Cancer?
Cancer is one of the most feared diseases in the world. Not surprisingly, many people that are diagnosed with cancer are willing to try just about anything that may increase their chances of survival. Two of the most common treatments for many types of cancers are radiation and chemotherapy, both of which have extremely damaging side effects. Many cancer...
Compelling Evidence Supports the 80/20 Rule
A recent study published by JAMA Internal Medicine revealed that there is some evidence indicating that those who follow a vegetarian diet have reduced mortality rates. Researchers studied a variety of vegetarian types including non-vegetarian, semi-vegetarian, pesco-vegetarian (includes seafood), lacto-ovo-vegetarian (includes dairy and egg products) and vegan (excludes all animal products). A longer, healthier life was credited to all types...
The Truth About Yogurt Revealed
Most people think of yogurt as a superstar of health foods. While plain yogurt does offer considerable benefits, most yogurts sold in grocery stores, even health food stores, have gone through industrial processing, have a bunch of additives, and are not nearly as healthy as they are hyped up to be. When choosing a yogurt, don’t be fooled by a...
The Shocking Reality About the Price of Obesity
In recent years, we’ve just started to see the dramatic cost effects from people who smoke. One of the latest studies suggests that businesses in the United States pay nearly $6,000 per year extra for each employee who smokes as compared to the cost to employ someone who has never smoked cigarettes. Their research found that smoke breaks accounted for...
Ben & Jerry’s and Whole Foods Join the Fight Against GMOs
Well-known for an array of delicious and diverse flavors, ice cream manufacturer Ben & Jerry's recently announced their plan to end their use of genetically modified ingredients. This is great news for health-conscious consumers who wish to avoid GMOs, and also great news for the worldwide movement to end the stronghold that GMOs have on much of our food...
50% of Our Food Budget Is Spent on Fast Food
What costs billions of dollars every year and makes Americans very, very sick? If you guessed the Standard American Diet, you got it right. According to the former commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, David Kessler M.D., substances found in processed foods are as addictive as drugs. If they are not, why is it harder to stop...
One More Reason to Avoid Statins: Higher Risk of Diabetes
Today, over 40 million people around the world are prescribed statins to lower cholesterol and to prevent cardiovascular disease. However, more and more research is showing that statins may do much more harm than good. A new study has linked statin use with a higher risk of developing diabetes. Canadian researchers recently performed a population-based study of 1.5 million Ontario...
10 Weird and Deadly Ingredients to Avoid
Many of us have heard time and time again that we should stay away from processed foods. However, the reasons why are not as well-known. When reading the ingredient lists of packaged, canned and frozen foods, many unpronounceable words, chemical compounds and abbreviations can be found. Most of us do not have time to google each unknown ingredient while in...
Too Much Health Advice? Gradual Changes Alleviate Frustration
The first step to making a change in your health is to decide to do it. Positive and committed thoughts are truly empowering. Negative thoughts can interfere with weight loss efforts and lead to behaviors that are self-defeating, such as skipping meals, eating the wrong foods or not exercising. According to research conducted at California Institute of Technology, just thinking...
Niacin Could Be a Potential Alternative Choice for Depression
Depression is a serious condition that can affect every aspect of life, as sufferers well know. The National Alliance on Mental Illness estimates that depression affects over 15 million American adults today, and this does not even include the numerous adolescents that show depression symptoms. Some research shows that niacin, also known as vitamin B-3, can alleviate depression in...
