Cancer Busting Benefits of IP6
An anti-cancer molecule found in rice bran extract also known as inositol hexaphosphate (IP6) has proven to be an effective agent against the growth of cancer cells. And, because IP6 is derived from nature and found naturally in every living cell of the body, extensive studies confirm that IP6 is non-toxic and has no side effects. Because cancer cells are...
5 Herbs to Naturally Calm Anxiety and Ease Your Mind
Depending on the level of anxiety you experience, it can range from moderate to almost crippling in severity. Statistics show that anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 18% of the U.S population. Approximately 40 million Americans have some type of anxiety disorder, and more often than not, highly addictive prescription medications are prescribed...
Coffee and Tea Are Best Options for Caffeine, But How Much?
The beverage market is exploding with stimulating beverages, such as double espresso macchiato, smoothie with energy boost, or a 2-ounce energy shot. But at what point does a little boost become caffeine overload? Most Americans--about 90 percent-- are getting their caffeine fix every day. More than half, according to Johns Hopkins University, consume more than 300 milligrams each day, and...
Do You Have Fibromyalgia and Not Know It?
Michael Hastings may not be a name that's on the tip of your tongue (he had a small recurring part on "The West Wing" as Captain Mike), but that obscurity is far less painful to him than his diagnosis of fibromyalgia, a neurological pain disorder that forced his retirement from acting. If he's the only guy you've heard of who...
Debunking The Myth: Saturated Fats Are Good For You
It may come as a surprise to learn that eating foods high in saturated fat such as meat, milk, eggs, butter and cheese are not necessarily the causes of high cholesterol and heart disease as was originally thought. Numerous studies have been conducted that have been unable to provide any conclusive evidence that consuming foods high in saturated fat leads...
Acupuncture Help Fights Fatigue in Breast Cancer Patients
Acupuncture, a form of Chinese medicine, is often used as an alternative to traditional medicine for relieving pain and other health issues. The idea behind this process is to put pressure on certain areas of the body, known as pressure points, by gently pricking the skin with small needles. According to those who practice acupuncture, placing the needles on certain points on the body stimulates the...
Parents: Inspire Safe Drivers, Not a Teenage Wasteland
When The Who performed "Baba O'Riley" during Madison Square Garden's Sandy Relief concert, at least Pete Townshend looked his age. But when Roger Daltrey started singing about "teenage wasteland," well, something wasn't right, and we're not just talking about his waxed chest. If you've seen the statistics on teens and driving, you can't help but be shocked by that wasteland....
What’s Worse? Thigh Fat or Belly Fat?
Let's face it. None of us want bulging thighs or a protruding belly. And, no matter how hard we work out it might seem that those problem areas just won't disappear. Women are more likely than men to have bigger hips and thighs, especially if they are pear shaped. This body type will carry the majority of their weight...
Nighttime Tension Tamer: An Alternative to Sleeping Pills?
Over the years, drug companies have taught us to reach for a “magic pill” when suffering from sleep disorders like insomnia, or when having difficulty falling to sleep at night. Some doctors are quick to prescribe the latest sleeping pill, which will get you to sleep quickly, but are the after-effects worth it? When you take a sleeping pill you experience...
Study Shows Antibiotics Ineffective for Most Coughs
With the cough and flu season upon us, the results from a recent research study published in the December 19 issue of the British medical journal Lancet of Infectious Diseases is extremely timely. In the study, researchers examined the effectiveness of amoxicillin with coughs, which is the most commonly prescribed medication for upper respiratory infections. Most Antibiotics Ineffective for Coughs Often,...
