Learning Music At Early Age Boosts Cognitive Function
The early years of a child’s life are of upmost importance to brain development. Children are born ready to be taught. According to researchers, 85% of a child’s personality, intellect and skills are cultivated before the age of five. In order for children to become highly developed and ready for advanced learning, early experiences are essential. There are volumes of...
Top 5 Juices and Smoothies You Need to Make This Week
In your quest for optimal health, it can be difficult to meet our body’s fruit and vegetable requirements each and every day. Fortunately, smoothies and juices can make things a whole lot easier, they can be one of the most simple and delicious ways to get your fruit and veggie intake for the day. Be sure to use organic ingredients...
Too Much Spice Is a Good Thing!
Do you own a spice rack that is starting to collect dust? Many people have a collection of spices in their cupboard yet rarely use the majority of them. Perhaps it’s because they aren’t sure how to use them, or are afraid to over-spice and decide it’s better to be safe than sorry. There are countless numbers of different herbs...
Add a Tropical Twist to Your Oral Hygiene with Coconut Oil
It is possible to swish away gum disease, bad breath, bleeding gums dull stained teeth with just a teaspoon of coconut oil a day. While this may sound somewhat crazy, it is completely true. The bonus is that coconut oil is completely natural, contains no dangerous fluoride but will prevent against tooth decay far better than anything else. Oil pulling is...
The 3 Worst Cancer-causing Foods
It is always sad to discover that some of our nation's favorite comfort foods are detrimental to our health. French fries, fried chicken and donuts have been American staples for generations, and although most people know that these foods are not high on the nutrition scale, they are still among the top fast foods consumed. However, new research has...
Another Reason to Exercise: Study Shows Working Out Prevents Dementia
There is plenty of evidence to support the fact that regular exercise can ward off depression, reduce or eliminate anxiety and stress as well as offering many other mental, physical and emotional health benefits. Â That research is now also finding that it may prevent dementia is probably not a big surprise. A loss of brain function is something that few...
Aluminum Toxicity? You Might Need More Magnesium
Chances are that you’ve heard of mercury poisoning, food poisoning and possibly even hemlock poisoning, but have you ever heard of aluminum poisoning? Not many people have heard of this type of poisoning, so they are not aware of how common it is and the detrimental effects it can have on a person. There are many different ways you...
Pruney Wet Fingers Sign of Evolutionary Adaptation?
Wrinkles that form on our fingers and toes when underwater could be an evolutionary adaption that allows us to manipulate objects more easily. Fingers and toes wrinkle in water after about 5 minutes due to the constriction of blood vessels. This reduction in volume pulls the skin inward, but as the skin's surface area cannot change, it wrinkles. A study...
Dark Chocolate and Red Wine for a Healthy Valentine’s Day
Are you looking to pamper your valentine with a special evening, while still remaining health-conscious? The delicious combination of dark chocolate truffles and a glass of red wine offer the perfect recipe for a romantic evening, with wellness benefits to boot. According to Susan Ofria, a registered dietician at Loyola University, “red wine and dark chocolate have positive components...
Why Going Organic Goes Well Beyond Nutritional Information
The organic industry is hot; it's the fastest growing sector of the supermarket, increasing in sales from $3.6 billion to $24.4 billion between the years of 1997 to 2011. The topic of organic foods has received even more attention recently in response to a study released from Stanford University in September 2012, which concluded that there isn't much difference...
