Naturally Lower Bad Cholesterol by Adding More Fiber to Your Diet
Q. How do "cholesterol-lowering" cereals like oatmeal reduce LDL cholesterol? How much do I need to eat to make a difference? A. Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are part of a heart healthy diet. Part of the benefit of eating these foods is that they crowd out the high fat and processed foods associated with heart disease and some cancers....
Younger, Healthier Skin the Natural & Organic Way
For thousands of years, humans have been fighting the effects of aging on their skin. As we age, skin naturally loses elasticity and wrinkles appear. When you add exposure to sunlight, air pollution and other toxic effects, it can be difficult to maintain healthy skin. Researchers at Kingston University in London have been trying to identify ingredients that may...
Healthy Gut Bacteria Fights Belly Fat
Accumulating research indicates microbiota in lean individuals is different from that of obese people; lean people tend to have a higher proportion of two types of beneficial bacteria, Bacteroidetes and Firmicutes, than obese people. Emerging evidence also indicates that probiotics--live microorganisms that boost healthy gut bacteria populations--provide many health benefits, including enhanced immune response and mitigation of gastrointestinal conditions like...
Fecal Bacteria Found in Reusable Grocery Bags: Wash Them Regularly
These eco-friendly swaps are good for the environment, but make sure they're also healthy for you. Here's how: 1. You use reusable bags at the grocery store. Most plastic bags don't biodegrade, so reusable ones are a smart option. But when researchers tested reusable bags shoppers were using, almost all had large numbers of fecal bacteria, according to a 2011 study...
Repel These 5 Household Pests Naturally
In a recent report, a man died in Florida after a bug-eating contest in which he consumed cockroaches and worms to win a pet python. While most people do not make it a habit to deliberately eat roaches and worms, they can pose serious health problems such as asthma and other diseases. Instead of using toxic pesticides to deter...
Try This 3-Step Meditation When Fear Takes Over
Did you know that there’s only one fear that has been scientifically proven to be an innate rather than a conditioned response? The fear of heights has been documented to appear in young children. Thus it’s highly likely that all other fears are rooted in conditioned responses. This is good news because it means that when we’re able to...
Damaging the Circle of Life: Pesticides and GMOs Impact Our Coral Reefs
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the best-known ocean reefs in the world. However, ocean reefs in other places around the globe are suffering from the same stresses...
5 Tips to Shed Pounds Now for the Fall & Holidays
Need to lose weight now for the fall season? As we come off of summer break and anticipate the upcoming holidays, many women use this time to get themselves in shape and in gear for losing weight and getting healthy. If you're one of those women who wants to jumpstart weight loss or simply get on a super healthy plan...
Give Your Workout a Boost With a Buddy [Video]
Weight loss competitions have joined the reality show craze on television. However, researchers from Brown University and Miriam Hospital’s Weight Control and Diabetes Program have found weight loss programs that involve working together as a group are beneficial for all participants. Weight Loss with Peers For people struggling with weight loss, it can be easier to remain committed to their goal...
Twins Study Finds Drive To Be Thin Resides in Your Genes (not denim)
You may sigh with frustration when you are alone in the dressing room trying on jeans. However, your inherited genes may be responsible for how you look in those denim jeans. Nature vs Media Researchers from Michigan State University challenged the accepted idea that cultural influence is the strongest influence for women who focus on their weight. For decades, women have...
