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...
Fill Your Wine Glass With a Splash From The Fountain of Youth
Reservatrol is the antioxidant compound found in the skins of red grapes, as well as peanuts and select berries. It is found in high concentrations in red wine, due to the way the grapes are aged. New research shows a direct link between reservatrol and longevity. Culinary scientists have long speculated that the frequency with which the French culturally consume...
Organic Tomatoes Crush GMO Tomatoes in Vital Nutrient Content
At some point in history, the soil mattered. Farmers put time and consideration into building up the earth to support healthy plants full of rich nutrients and disease fighting phytochemicals. The industrialization of food has brought with it the demise of health for a nation once committed to being good stewards of the land. Highly evolved methods of farming bring...
Stilling Your Mind Can Also Reduce Heart-related Diseases
Are you ever thinking so hard, juggling so many mental balls, that you wonder how your internal communication system keeps from exploding? We live in a culture where stress has violated even what was once the quietest part of our lives, our sleep. We move around like supercharged ants full of anger, anxiety and tension, all in an effort...
Healthy Gut Bugs Prevent Stressed Out Colon
STRESS is a very naughty six letter word that is responsible for a plethora of health problems in today's society. Stress-induced illnesses plague over fifty percent of the American population at one point or another. Everything from disrupted sleeping patterns to migraines and cardiovascular health is impacted by stress. Researchers at the University of Michigan now claim that while stress...
The Hormone That Controls Your Belly Fat
Belly fat is a “BIG” topic of conversation these days. More and more people want to know how they can deflate the spare tire that has grown around their midsection. These may even be people who claim to eat well and get plenty of exercise. So what gives? What Exactly is Leptin? Leptin is a hormone that plays a major role...
5 High Intensity Sports to Blast Fat Away
If you’re starting to tire of the same old workout routine – or are looking to up your fitness level a notch or two, checking out a new sport that provides a total, full-body workout will not only help breakup the boredom, but will help you achieve ultimate fitness in the shortest amount of time. Learning something new will...
Choose Fatty Oil Over “Junk” Diet Foods
Does a person actually have to eat tasteless, chemically induced foods in order to lose weight? Reduced fat, low fat, low sugar, light and diet special foods line the grocery shelves, enticing those who are anxious to shed a few pounds before bathing suit season arrives. However, is the search for weight loss and long term health to be...
