Protect Yourself Against the Silent Killer
When Burt Lancaster boarded his submarine in the 1958 movie "Run Silent, Run Deep," he used sonar to hunt for the enemy. But when it comes to protecting your family from carbon monoxide - a stealthy hazard that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls "the silent killer" - we recommend tracking this menace with carbon monoxide detectors...
The Plastic Poison That Lingers for Generations of Children
BPA (bisphenol A) is a hormone-disrupting synthetic estrogen chemical additive that is used in many forms of plastic and packaging products. Numerous studies have linked it to reproductive changes in children, cancer, early puberty onset, fertility problems and heart health issues. Although many companies have reduced or eliminated that use of BPA in their plastic products, the long term...
Eating Disorders: What Are the Differences and How Can We Help?
Several celebrities have made news in the past few weeks by announcing they have struggled with eating disorders in the past. Lady Gaga announced she has fought binge eating since she was 15 and Katie Couric recently stunned fans when she announced that she has struggled with bulimia in the past. While eating disorders are most often thought of...
Permanently Decrease Stress With Meditation
Even if you're as high-strung as the saber-tooth squirrel Scrat in "Ice Age," you can train your brain to calm down, cool out and stay younger. You'll avoid anxiety, anger, stress and depression, and the big health risks they promote: everything from diabetes to cancer and heart attack to headaches. The great news? Brain scans of people who regularly practice mindful...
Winter Delight: Roasted Sage-Orange Squash Recipe
As the cool weather comes upon us, it's time to embrace the season's produce. At the top of my list is winter squashes, such as acorn, banana, turban, butternut, hubbard, and kabocha varieties. The hard shells of winter squash make them durable--they can last for weeks as an organic winter arrangement on your dining room table. However, these plants in the...
3 Libido Killing Foods: Your Diet Might be Stalling Your Sex Drive
If you find yourself saying “not tonight,” it might be the fault of what you are eating. Low libido has become a serious problem for many couples and research has shown that much of it is related to daily diet habits. So if you want to up your mojo and liven up your nights, avoid these libido killing foods! Soy While...
Is Fructose Shocking Your Brain?
In the ever-shifting lineup of dietary villains, sugar has taken a commanding lead. Even New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has fingered sugar as the major culprit in the obesity epidemic and proposed a ban on the sale of supersize sodas in city restaurants and fast food chains. It's as bad as exposure to asbestos or smoke, Bloomberg insists,...
Invest In Yourself: Stop Making Excuses Today!
"Want to know if you're committed to something? Take a look at how much money you're willing to spend on it." -Larry Winget, NY Times best-selling author of It's Called Work for a Reason It's true. The things that matter the most to us we spend the most money on. If your health really means something to you, you'll find...
Alternative and Complimentary Therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism is an illness that is still not well understood by the medical community. While a great deal of research is still being conducted to better understand what causes autism and find effective treatments, many parents find that using complimentary therapies or integrative medicine approaches helps their children. Complimentary treatment approaches are not intended to replace behavioral treatments for...
4 Healthy Eating Tips for Those Holiday Parties
We’ve made it past Thanksgiving, but many of us are still faced with all kinds of holiday festivities that center around food and eating with friends and family. While it is a time of year when many of us indulge in foods we don’t normally eat the rest of the year, you can still enjoy the holidays without putting...
