Purslane: Frustrating Weed or Melatonin Powerhouse?
Purslane, also known as pigweed and pusley, is a small succulent plant that creeps its way around meadows, lawns and gardens. Purslane originates from India where it was a favored food crop centuries ago. It was reported to be Gandhi’s favorite food. To some, including the FDA, purslane is a weed; to others it is a sensational summer vegetable...
Is Your Colon Functioning Properly? Don’t Eat These Foods
While it may not be the perfect dinner party topic, it is imperative to talk about colon health. New reports just in note that incidences of colon cancer in the under 30-age group have more than doubled in the last decade. The American Cancer Society estimates that by the end of this year over 143,000 new cases of colorectal...
Energy Drinks Aren’t Healthy, But Are They Fatal?
Before you reach for a can of energy drink for your mid-afternoon boost, stop to read the frightening facts. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently confirmed 13 deaths and 33 hospitalizations attributed to 5-Hour Energy Shots. Similarly, the Monster Energy Company is under current investigation for allegedly causing five deaths and one non-fatal heart attack, and is...
Meditation Over Medication? Why It May Be Better For Mental Health
Recently, the Washington Post reported on a new approach to addressing the several hundred thousand military members that suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD comes with a host of distressing mental issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, nightmares and flashbacks. Traditionally these have been treated with a combination of drugs and behavioral therapy – but for many who...
Anti-aging Secrets From the “Oldest Yoga Teacher”
You may already know that practicing yoga is good for your health, but did you know that it can even be considered a real-life fountain of youth? Bernice Bates of St. Petersburg, Florida is well aware of its many benefits after being entered into the Guinness Book of World Records at the end of 2011 where she was awarded...
5 Ways to Power Through Your Midday Slump!
It is 2pm and you find your head dropping to your desk. Time for your midday energy boost! You head to the coffee shop for some skinny drink that you know is not really all that skinny. You grab your coffee drink and a so called “healthy” muffin and head back to the office. This should hold me over...
Belly Fat Inducing Cortisol Also Weakens Immune System
Do you find it extremely difficult to manage your stress? You are not alone. Statistics compiled in 2012 show that just over 18 percent of adults have an anxiety disorder and most people suffering from one of these disorders usually show signs of one kind or another. Many Americans feel that stress is taking over their lives, and aside...
Paw Paw and Graviola: Two Potent Anti-Cancer Trees
Imagine if there was a natural and effective way to fight cancer without submitting to harmful radiation and chemotherapy treatments. One would assume that if such a remedy existed, it would be national news. However, across North America grows an unassuming fruit tree called the paw paw. Delicious, and sweet when ripe, paw paw fruit, a member of the Annonaceae...
Nature’s Candy Key to Anti-Aging
It is no secret that human beings have always been searching for a miraculous way to stay young forever - or at least to maintain a youthful appearance and energy level for as long as possible. In a perfect world, a journey to the mythical Fountain of Youth would cleanse an individual of all age-associated ailments. Sadly, Ponce de...
5 Ways to Bust Through Your Diet and Exercise Rut!
Now that 2013 is well underway, do you continue to remain dedicated to your workout and overall fitness goals? Achieving this takes hard work and dedication; those with the best intentions often find themselves sidetracked. Even if you’ve continued to remain focused and on a fitness goal, a plateau can often arrive stopping progress in its tracks. Perhaps you have...
