House Plants Can Clear Your Room of Toxins
Like the rapacious Audrey II in "Little Shop of Horrors," some of the easiest-to-grow houseplants can devour what's bad for you. (But not bad boyfriends - or girlfriends!) Three bad-boy culprits that plants can filter out of your environment are benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene. Benzene seeps out of paints, furniture wax, glues and detergents, not to mention cigarette smoke. It...
Health Alert: Listeria Outbreak in Ricotta Salata Cheese
The Centers for Disease Control just released a statement about an outbreak of listeria in ricotta cheese that has been sold in the United States.
Regular Mental Detoxing is One of the Most Transformational Experiences You Can Ever Have
If you’ve invested anytime studying health and nutrition, you’ve most likely heard of detoxing. People swear by the health benefits associated with fasting, juice cleanses, colonics, and more.
Alternative Approaches to Dealing with ADHD in Children and Adults
For most children and adults who are diagnosed with ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) the automatic treatment is medication. However, nutrition and meditation are also effective methods of addressing the disruption that comes with this disorder. Nutrition One of the areas that has gained substantial attention in the treatment of ADHD is nutrition. Many proponents of nutritional counseling suggest that individuals with...
Accelerate Your Antioxidant Intake with Parsley [Recipe]
Mention of parsley traces back to the first century A.D., by such notables as the Roman scholar Pliny the Elder, who praised it as a staple in soups and salad, and the father of medicine
Exercise Slows Onset of Symptoms of Alzheimer’s in Elderly
If there weren't enough good reasons to exercise, here's another one: A new study finds that exercise improves memory and reduces the risk for cognitive decline as we get older. The study included 86 women ages 70 to 80, some of whom had mild cognitive impairment--a loss of memory and mental function that often precedes Alzheimer's disease and other forms...
Pollinating Powers of Bees Are the Foundation of Our Food Chain, and We Are Killing Them
Bees and their pollinating powers are the foundation of the food chain. Healthy bees reflect a sustainable planet, which is good for humans.
Study Reaffirms Healthy Lifestyle Is Your Best Bet to Prevent Cancer
In yet another study, the benefits of exercise and healthy diet related to cancer prevention were reaffirmed. In a study published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, researchers found that regular exercise and healthy diet substantially are keys to cancer prevention. Cancer, Diet and Exercise Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. In...
10 Reasons Why Being Healthy & Fit Boost Your Dating Life
That Krispy Kreme may look innocent, but think again: being unfit and out of shape can have a detrimental effect on your dating life. From the dates you go on, to your confidence both in and out of the bedroom, how fit you feel will impact your love life. Fact. If you still can’t see the link between hitting the gym...
Cataract Surgery May Give Alzheimer’s Patients More Recognizable Time With Loved Ones
When cataract surgery successfully removes the veil from your eyes, the return of clear vision may make you feel like Dorothy traveling from black-and-white Kansas to Technicolor Oz - or "The Dr. Oz Show." And getting to see and understand what you've been missing isn't just a boost for the spirits. It turns out that it's a much bigger...
