Why You Need to Melt Fat Now, Not Tomorrow
Ben Franklin said it best when he said” never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” This statement applies to so many facets of our life including our health. If we keep saying we are going to get serious about our health tomorrow, we have to realize that we don’t actually know how many tomorrows we actually...
More Disturbing Findings About BPA
We all have it in our body right now and don’t even know it. Its use is so widespread that there is virtually no way to avoid it. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical that is associated with the production of epoxy resins and polycarbonate plastics. Epoxy resins are used to coat metal found on food cans, water supply...
3 Oils You Should Be Eating Everyday
While there are still some people under the impression that all fats should be avoided, that is certainly far from the truth. We need healthy fat. Foods that contain fat will help keep you fuller longer, and it’s also crucial for building cells and protecting organs. Of course, some fats that should be avoided at all costs like trans fats...
Winter Blues? Try These Natural Solutions for Season Affective Disorder
Have you ever noticed yourself feeling down, anxious or restless during the winter months for no apparent reason? The colder temperatures and shorter days of wintertime affect some more drastically than others. Seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD, is experienced by 1 in 5 Americans, 75 percent of whom are women. Sufferers of SAD often feel symptoms of...
Processed Foods Giving You Skin Problems?
If you haven’t transformed your diet, and your health, by cutting out processed foods and you experience frequent acne breakouts or other skin problems, instead of turning to a prescription medication for help you might want to take another look at what you’re eating. Processed foods are generally those that are produced using manufacturing methods that change raw ingredients into...
Is Your Diet Making You Fat?
Many people, hoping to get healthy, attempt to follow trendy diet plans that end only in confusion and frustration. Often, they gain weight instead of losing or lose quickly only to gain back quickly once they quit the diet. This is often referred to as yo-yo dieting and can be detrimental to your health. Are you one of those who will...
Veggie Burgers: This “Health Food” Might Be Hiding a Neurotoxin
Millions of vegetarians nationwide turn to veggie burgers and soy products as alternatives to meat, thinking they are making a healthy and ethical decision. While this is partially true, veggie burgers and soy carry their risks, and all veggie burgers are not created equal. Luckily, a little bit of research can help you sort through the dangers and make...
The Surprising Detoxifying Powers of Clay
Clay has been helping people heal for thousands for years. The medicinal value of clay was no stranger to Ancient Egyptians or the Native Americans who valued its powers. Clay is a form of volcanic ash, the same ash that flows down the side of an erupting volcanic mountain. As the ash settles and cools, various types of clays...
Nightmare Bacteria Laughs in the Face of Antibiotics
A new alert just in from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cautions hospitals to be on guard for a sinister strain of bacteria that is mightier than any antibiotic. This ominous bacterium preys on the weak and kills up to half of its victims. It goes by the name of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, or CRE for short....
Aluminum in Your Deodorant? Check The Ingredients Now
Putting on deodorant each day is typical in nearly everyone’s morning routine with most people not thinking much about the act at all. But should we be considering the risks of this seemingly mundane task? The active ingredient in standard antiperspirants is aluminum. It works by closing the pores that release sweat, blocking one of the body’s detoxification routes. Where...
