Is Your Belly Leaky? 3 Major Causes of Leaky Gut Syndrome
You have a good chance of developing leaky gut if you have lived a time in any industrial nation. Leaky gut is when the lining of the small intestine becomes inflamed, damaged, and porous, allowing undigested foods, bacteria, fungus, and other foreign invaders into the sterile environment of the bloodstream. The gut becomes more permeable to these agents because it...
Why Super Sweetened Sodas Are Deliciously Killing Us
The deadly dangers of sugar-loaded soft drinks, sports drinks and fruit juices are non-debatable. According to research conducted at the Harvard School of Public Health, over 180,000 Â worldwide yearly deaths can be traced back to sugar-sweetened drinks. Regular consumption of sugary drinks leads to obesity which in turn increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Researchers noted that...
Why You Need to Detox From Your Desk Chair
A dangerous chemical removed from children's pajamas almost 30 years ago has resurfaced in the seat of office chairs. Researchers from Boston University School of Public Health found signs of this chemical, known as TDCPP in 99 percent of dust samples taken from study participant's homes vehicles and offices in the Boston area. The study found that the exposure...
Your Breath and Belly Bugs Could Determine Obesity
Could what is living inside your belly actually be causing it to expand? A new study out of Cedars-Sinai suggests that people who have a high concentration of hydrogen and methane gases in their breath are more likely to have a higher body mass index and an elevated percentage of body fat. The presence of methane is due to...
Get Off The Treadmill And Vary Your Exercises, You’ll be Happier
Regular exercise elevates moods and reduces symptoms of depression while benefiting the body. Countless studies have indicated the powerful impact that exercise has on increasing positive thoughts and actions. But, is this only true for people who actually like to exercise and are intrinsically motivated to do so? Many people find themselves going to the gym or making laps around...
Are Your Hooves Causing Other Chronic Health Issues?
Have you loved your feet today? Over 25% of the bones in the human body are in the feet. If any of these bones become misaligned, it can affect your overall health. Perhaps your hips are sore, or even your knees or lower back, the problem, experts say, may be coming from your feet. Foot problems can also cause...
How Acupuncture Helps Migraine Sufferers
Alternative medical treatments are gaining recognition in our country as more and more people become disillusioned with their current conventional treatments. One such alternative therapy is acupuncture. It is estimated that over 3 million Americans turn to acupuncture each year. This ancient healing therapy rooted in Taoist tradition, predates recorded history. The first recorded use of acupuncture in the West...
Are Impure Placebos Responsible for The Latest Superbugs?
Do patients put pressure on their physicians to have all the answers, to prescribe a quick fix to their problems? Apparently, this happens more often than we may think. When a patient enters a doctors office they are looking for answers. If the first or even second answer does not seem sufficient to the patient, or the doctor is...
Small Greek Island Has Secret Anti-aging Coffee
Scientists have always been interested in the key to longevity. They study intently the people of different cultures who seem to enjoy long and healthy lives. Why it is that people in some cultures seem to live far longer than Americans? What is it about them that makes them so darn healthy? While countless studies have been done, two factors...
8 Best Food Sources for Vitamin D
There is very good reason why we feel so much better when we spend time outdoors. Besides the fresh air and freedom, the body knows very well that time in the sun is vital for vitamin D formation. Our current culture spends remarkably little time under the sun compared to our ancestors who were not tied to desks or...
