These Tiny Glands Control Your High Stress Levels and Belly Chub
Do you wake up tired in the morning, unable to function without your cup or two of coffee? Do you crave high carb snacks and often fall asleep mid afternoon, only to stay up till all hours of the night, wired and unable to rest? Wrapped tighter than a ball of twine, many people find themselves unable to reduce...
Here’s Something You Don’t Want Going Green; The Arctic
Spring is an immensely popular time of year. The trees put on their best show, flowers burst from beneath the ground, ready to display a rainbow of colors and our lawns become alive once again. However much we love the greening of our earth with the approach of another spring, there is one place where green signifies a type...
Immunity Begins in the Belly, Not Over-the-Counter
We often talk about illness and disease as being something out of our control. Like we are unwilling victims of overaggressive germs and bacteria. These feelings of being vulnerable lead us to doubt the amazing capabilities of the human body not only to defend against foreign invaders but also to heal and restore health once it has been compromised....
Real Food is 5 Ingredients or Less!
Do you ever feel like you spend most of your time with your hand caught in the cookie jar, eating something you are not supposed to? Perhaps you try extremely hard to stay on top of all the cutting edge health news and still find yourself caught in a web of...
3 Great Protein Sources for Non Meat Eaters
When you ask meat eaters to comment on vegetarians many will say that they do not get nearly enough protein. This is a common misconception that is challenged by the fact that many meat eaters consume far too much protein. The fact remains, if you chose to abstain from meat, there are many nutritious ways to get more than...
Air Pollution Killing Bees: It Does Matter
It seems as though our health is not the only thing that is suffering as a result of air pollution. Honeybees don't see very well and depend a great deal on their sense of smell to lead them to scented flowers bursting with pollen. According to researchers out of the Virginia, bees are finding it increasingly more difficult to...
Top 5 Worst Artificial Colors
The vibrant, glaringly-bright artificial colors found in so many of today’s foods may spell significant trouble for your health. Artificial food colorings offer no nutritional value, and additionally, many have been reported to lead to adverse health effects, especially in children. While processed foods of all varieties are the main sources of artificial colorings, certain unexpected ‘health’ foods may...
Franken-Salmon Could Wreak Havoc on Oceans
If approved, AquaBounty’s GMO salmon would be the first genetically engineered animal to be sold for human consumption and could appear in restaurants and supermarkets as early 2013. Farmed salmon are raised in pens in coastal waters along Washington, Maine and British Columbia. The fish being raised are Atlantic salmon and when they escape they will compete with already endangered...
Did You Toot? A Healthy Look at Flatulence
Who me? I never have gas........... this is just not true. Don't try to pass yourself off as gasless because it won't hold up against the scientific evidence. While some people have more gas than others, the fact remains, everyone has gas. But what is gas and what does it mean when you have a lot of it? Gas is...
Sleepless Nights Could Lead to Heart Disease, Try This Before Bed
A good night of restful sleep is key to feeling your best and maintaining an optimal energy level throughout the day. Furthermore, new studies have shown that even partial sleep deprivation can lead to decreased cardiovascular function and negative effects on breathing. The problem is, try as some of us might, it may be difficult to fall asleep at night...
