Aspartame in Milk? Many Dangerous Toxins Already in Our Food
Just last week the FDA admitted that the International Dairy Foods Association and the National Milk Producers have sought permission to include artificial sweeteners in milk and other dairy products, including aspartame, while retaining the ability to label the products as “milk.” While this sounds like a story made up to discredit the good ‘ol FDA and the dairy industry,...
Zero-calorie “Health” Foods Are Making You Fatter
When it comes to losing weight, all calories are not created equal. A great example includes those calorie-free sodas that so many believe are a good idea when it comes to achieving a healthy weight. How a low or no-calorie food can cause weight gain Research found that those who typically drank two or more diet sodas had a waist-size that...
More Than Just a Fresh Flavor: Mint’s Whole Body Benefits
There are more than two-dozen species of mint with spearmint and peppermint being the most common. The refreshing aroma of this garden favorite is easy to recognize. While spearmint is revered for its culinary contributions, peppermint is a much more effective medicinal herb. Digestive Soother Mint does much to soothe a cranky stomach and can reduce both the severity and duration...
Did the Swine Flu Vaccine Cause Recent Narcolepsy in Children
Could a flu vaccine really put people to sleep? The media wires are buzzing with news out of the United Kingdom regarding the Pandemrix vaccine that was used during the swine flu outbreak of 2009-10 and its possible connection to narcolepsy in children. A government-funded study that followed on the heals of previous research out of Finland confirms that...
The Benefits of Barefoot Running and How You Can Get Started
Barefoot running has been embraced by many, and at this point it’s much more than just a passing fad. After all, humans were not born with shoes on their feet and it’s only been 40 years or so since athletic shoes became popular. This trend is likely here to stay, but barefoot running doesn’t necessarily mean running sans shoes. By...
How Many Times Are You Pooping Each Day?
Having a healthy digestive system is vital for the overall health of your entire body. When your digestive system is not working properly, it can cause an abnormal amount of bowel movements and let food sit in your stomach for an extended period of time - just rotting. Allowing food to sit in your stomach for over twenty hours can...
Another Reason To Be Grateful: It’s Good For Your Health!
Being grateful is not just a desirable personality trait or a hokey new age hippie idea, nor should it be limited to the day of the year we give thanks for that bountiful feast; this positive emotion is actually good for your health! Cultivating an attitude of gratitude has many positive benefits to our physical and emotional health and has...
The Healing Powers of the Amazon: Dragon’s Blood
Deep in the Amazon, a tree grows with health-promoting, blood red sap running through its veins. This tree, the Sangre de Grado reaches 90 - 120 feet at maturity and contains a dark red sap, sometimes called Dragon’s Blood. This sap has been helping treat people since ancient times. Antioxidants Several recent studies have found that the Sangro de Grado is...
The Cancer-Slamming Benefits of Turkey Tail Mushrooms
The secret to treating millions of cancer patients could be inside the miraculous turkey tail mushroom. An especially exciting recent discovery of these mushrooms’ cancer-fighting capabilities came when world-renowned mycologist Paul Stamets, whose work includes studying fungi for its usefulness to humans, learned of its benefits firsthand. Stamets’ own mother had been diagnosed with one of the worst cases of...
Gut Bugs Now Boost Bone Density?
When we hear the word bacteria we often conjure up images of bad bugs. However, not all bacteria are bad. The majority of the bacteria found in the human digestive tract is responsible for upholding the health of the immune system. Unfortunately, our immune system is under a major attack from environmental toxins, prescription antibiotics and the massive amounts...
