Your Iris Could Diagnose Cancer, Heart Disease, HIV and More
Iridology is the holistic study of the iris of the eye, in which all parts and organs of the body are mapped out as relating to a specific section of the iris. An abnormality or discoloration in a specific section of the eye can help identify trouble in the relating region of the body. While iridology has long been...
5 Beautifully Delicious Edible Flowers
Cooking with flowers is an art form that has been historically embraced by the Chinese, Roman, Middle Eastern and Indian cultures. Dishes accented by flowers were also frequently enjoyed in Victorian-era Europe. While many flowers cannot be eaten, those that can lend a lovely flair to any plate, as well as an exotic and unexpected flavor. Some are used simply...
Remove Body Toxins With a Full Body Massage
Massage has been used therapeutically for thousands of years but has only recently received a nod from American health professionals in terms of its medicinal value. Once reserved as a luxury for the well-to-do, massage is now an integral part of many rehabilitation and healing regimes. The therapeutic value of massage is well documented in research, and there are...
Boosting Your White Muscle Mass May Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes
It is well documented that weight bearing exercise helps to strengthen the heart, improves muscle mass, increases bone density and boosts energy levels while reducing stress. The latest finding from a University of Michigan study reveals that short bursts of weight bearing activity, often found in high intensity training, may also reduce the risk of diabetes due to its...
GMO Corn Linked to Golf-ball Sized Tumors
French studies of genetically modified Monsanto corn have revealed shudder-inducing results – tumors, “the size of ping-pong balls, liver damage and digestive problems,” in lab rats. These findings are especially disturbing following the recent news of “The Monsanto Protection Act”, which permits Monsanto crops to bypass safety checks, allowing them dominance of United States agriculture. The French study specifically focused...
Ghost Poops Can Lead to Painful Constipation
Constipation is a common problem and can be caused by any number of things including prescription medications, stress and diet. Some people experience constipation when they travel, others when have to deliver a speech. According to health experts, stools that are hard to expel are also considered constipation. Many people reach for over-the-counter relief when they could be choosing...
Could That Toxic Light Bulb Put You At Risk For Melanoma?
If you often leave your workplace feeling drained, achey and irritable, it may be more than your coworkers getting to you. According to research, our nation's attempt to be energy efficient, the health of millions may be at stake. Low energy fluorescent lighting is common in public facilities and office buildings and according to some experts, is nothing short...
Your Cup of Java Cuts Risk of Early Death
Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Frank Sinatra and Bob Marley all have crooned songs about coffee - as cups of love with lots of flavor. We sing its praises because daily consumption makes your real age younger by keeping your blood vessels flexible and lowering your stroke risk by 30 percent. It also cuts the risk of early death by 18...
7 Ways to Create Your Own Fat Loss Plan
With all of the dieting and nutrition information out there, it's difficult to know what's the best program to follow. Then there comes the difficulty of buying all the ingredients for a specific meal plan and following it to a "t". The question is...how can you eat healthily, enjoy your life and move away from the "dieting" mentality? The...
What Are They Doing To Your Healthy Dark Chocolate?
Organic dark chocolate (made of 72% cacao or more) is up on the list with berries, kale, bee pollen, flaxseed and other so-called "superfoods". And for good reason, dark chocolate is healthy. Flavanols in chocolate activate enzymes that release nitric oxide - which helps relax and widen blood vessels. When the blood vessels are relaxed, blood flows freer, and blood...
