Organic Cookies, Jellybeans, Chips & Vodka: Don’t Believe the Hype
Walk down the aisles of a natural food store and you'll find a variety of organic foods, many of which are healthy whole foods, such as organic fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, dairy products, nuts, and seeds. Unfortunately, the organic inventory doesn't stop there. Increasingly, stores are widening their organic food choices to include more processed foods, such as organic jelly...
Ouch! 4 Ways to Naturally Prevent Kidney Stones
You may not be able to sell your kidney stone for $15,000, like Gene Simmons of Kiss did on eBay! But, if you're diagnosed with these painful pebbles, you'll join the ranks of millions of other kidneystoners, including Billy Joel and William Shatner. (Overweight white males are most at risk.) Incidents have increased by 70 percent in the past...
Early Menopause Increases Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
For some women, going through menopause early may be both a blessing and a curse. Women who cease to have their menstrual cycle before the age of 46 are classified as having early onset menopause. However, since women of this age are not usually thought to be at risk for developing heart disease and stroke risk, they may not...
Your Dinner Plate Should Be a Rainbow of These Foods!
Even though you'd like to eat at home most nights (it's smart economics), figuring out how to get a tasty, nutritious plate on the table can be tough. So, if it seems like the only way you get really great food in your house is by turning on the Food Network, listen up. You can gain life-extending power from...
GMO Corn Treated With “Roundup” Pesticide Causes Tumors in Rats
Genetically modified corn is the most common form of conventionally grown corn in the world. However, a recently published study from the University of Verona examined the effects of corn modified with the pesticide Roundup. The findings are both disturbing and upsetting for consumers who are aware of potential health hazards GMO corn poses. Increased Cancer Risk In rats fed a...
Study: Your Excess Belly Fat May Not Be Your Fault
Recent research out of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor reveals that just the smell of chocolate can send brain chemicals into a frenzy that trigger an irresistible urge to gorge yourself on the sweet candy. Neurochemicals control our behavior more than we might like to admit and candy companies tap into our brains in ways we are not...
Diabetes Could Dampen Your Sex Life If You’re Not Healthy About It
Most people know that high blood sugar can lead to diabetes. Diabetes affects almost every system in the body, including the kidneys, heart and eyes. However, many people with the health condition may not understand how diabetes can impact sexual function. Nerve Damage High blood glucose levels can cause damage to nerve endings. Often, this is experienced with neuropathy symptoms in...
High Choline Diet Increases Risk of Prostate Cancer by 70%
Prostate cancer is one of the leading illnesses in men. Although this form of cancer can be treated if it is detected early, preventing the cancer from developing in the first place is a better option. In a study recently published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers discovered that diet has a substantial impact on development of...
Does Your Brain Perceive Your Body Differently Than Others Do?
Can't tear yourself away from cataloging your imperfections in front of the mirror? The source of your problem may be a visual processing error in the brain. Pathological preoccupation with perceived defects in one's appearance is known as body dysmorphic disorder. Sufferers often lose the ability to see the entire self that the supposedly defective parts fit into. (Someone with a...
Everything You Need to Do to Revolutionize Your Body Today
Q: My doc says I'm headed for type 2 diabetes if I don't do something to get in shape. I don't mind the gym, so what's the best plan? - Fred G., Buffalo, N.Y. A: We're glad you asked, Fred. Turns out that what you do at the gym can revolutionize your future, preventing everything from heart attack to kidney...
