3 Common Exercises that May Do More Harm than Good
We all have our favorite exercises, the ones that we do with regularity. However, what if these exercises were actually doing more harm than good? It is possible, according to fitness trainers, physiotherapists, and chiropractors, to actually hurt the body in an attempt to help it. Problems arise, mostly from poor form and body mechanics. Over time, these problems can...
Does Your Peanut Butter Contain Rat Hairs?
The good ole' peanut butter and jelly sandwich is the lunchbox staple that never seems to lose its appeal. But... how good is peanut butter, really? It is time to put this nutty, smooth spread to the test. First, we must clarify that we are talking about "real" peanut butter here not the stuff that passes as peanut butter. So,...
Salt Wars: Why The Salt You’re Eating Isn’t What You Think It Is
Real and natural salt is as essential to life as water - without it we would die. Salt has been so valuable through history that it was even used as currency in Rome and traded by explorers throughout Europe and Africa for gold. Unrefined, natural salt is vital to a number of biological functions, such as; Exporting nutrients to and...
Second Study Links Autism to Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy
The use of antidepressants has skyrocketed over the last two decades, and was the third most common prescription drug taken by Americans of all ages from 2005 to 2008. Females are 2 ½ times more likely than men to take anti-depressants Experts say that approximately 13% of women continue to take their antidepressant medication throughout pregnancy. They are often told...
5 Foods You Should Always Buy Organic
In today’s economy, many families have to cope with a tight food budget, and it’s no secret that organic foods typically cost significantly more than their non-organic counterparts. While there are ways to save money on organic foods, such as frequenting farmers’ markets, buying in bulk and collecting coupons, it is a reality of many households that they simply...
Angelina Jolie Announces Double Mastectomy – Putting Cancer Prevention Into Perspective
This week, Hollywood starlet Angelina Jolie announced that she underwent a preventative double mastectomy procedure a couple of months ago, after learning that she was at high risk of developing breast and ovarian cancers. The actress told the New York Times that her decision came after she received test results showing that she carries a mutation of the BRCA1...
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...
