The Anti-nutrient Wreaking Havoc on Your Immune System
Most people are addicted to sugar without realizing it. Unfortunately, sugar is not only an anti-nutrient wreaking havoc on your immune system, it's also the likely culprit of your mood swings and fatigue. Sugar is an anti-nutrient as it provides zero nutritional value and simultaneously steals nutrients from your body so it can be digested. Processed sugars and artificial sweeteners...
Vitamin D Deficiency Can Increase Risk of Diabetes
Imagine spending a perfect sunny afternoon doing your favorite physical activity, whether it be jogging, biking, swimming, rock climbing, or any other exhilarating outdoor sport. The physical benefits of toning your body and the emotional benefits of lifting your spirits are apparent. There may, however, be yet another reason to combine your favorite exercise activity with a dose of shining...
Nanoparticles: Tiny Toxins Pose BIG Threat to Crops and More
Recent research has revealed that plants can take in metals from nanoparticles found in the soil. This information adds fuel to the ongoing debate as to whether or not plants may become dangerous to humans due to their uptake of toxic nanoparticles. What are Nanoparticles? Nanoparticles are teeny tiny particles that are defined by their minute size. These particles are widely...
Can We Consciously Stop Introducing Carcinogens Into Our Bodies?
Cancer. Its very mention is enough to invoke chills. With higher and higher percentages of Americans falling victim to this prevalent killer, those who are not yet stricken are naturally afraid that malady and death are a mere diagnosis away. Sadly, what many people realize but do little to nothing to address is the simple fact that many cancers...
The Incredible Benefits of Marine Phytoplankton
Marine Phytoplankton is a unique, live ultra-nutrient rich product similar to foods like chlorella and spirulina in that all three have been on our planet for billions of years. It’s likely to be the next biggest thing when it comes to superfoods, so if you haven’t heard about it until now, expect to be hearing a lot more in...
5 Natural Ways to Reduce and Even Eliminate Anxiety
A recent study from the University of Iowa found that the intense feeling of panic is induced outside of the amygdala, a part of the brain that was thought to be responsible for fear in humans. Their research, published online in the journal Nature Neuroscience on February 3, 2013, provides proof that the amygdala is not the only gatekeeper...
Real Teas Are Great For You, But Watch Out for the Impostors
Tea was discovered in ancient China over 2000 years ago and was originally called "Kia." This honored warm brew has played a unique role in cultures all over the world, serving as the focal point in special ceremonies and social customs. Tea has been “smack dab” in the middle of cultural, technological and historical uprisings and the center of...
Chili Peppers Help Relieve Chronic Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common complaints among those suffering with persistent physical discomfort. There are many different causes for back pain. Even simple weather changes can cause your back to flare up and send you reaching for some pain medication. Did you know that there that there are alternatives to over the counter pain medications that are...
Which is Worse? Refined Sugar or Artificial Sweeteners
If you are like most Americans, you have a bit of a sweet tooth, a love affair that over time becomes increasingly more addictive. The average person consumed just 4 pounds of sugar per year in the 1700’s compared to over 22 teaspoons daily in 2011. Real Sugar? Refining sugar is a harsh process that involves washing, boiling, spinning, filtering and...
The Food Pyramid is DEAD Wrong
Your great grandmother may talk often of her favorite meals that were centered around saturated fats such as fresh milk, free-range eggs, butter and cheese. Perhaps, you cringe, telling her that such things are bad, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Pyramid. Surprisingly, your grandmother may still eat as she did when she was a...
