Two-thirds of Cancer-related Deaths are Due to Poor Health Choices
If we just implemented a few simple healthy strategies into our daily lives, we could dramatically reduce the number of cancer deaths in this country, according to the American Cancer Society's annual report, Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Facts and Figures. An estimated 577,190 people will die from cancer in 2012, according to the report. Nearly 175,000 of those deaths--about...
Study: Skipping Breakfast Increases Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
If you skip breakfast on a regular basis, you may be setting yourself up to develop type 2 diabetes. Eating breakfast increases metabolism and what kinds of foods you eat for this important meal can also have an impact on your ability to lose weight and maintain it. Protein, Carbohydrates and Insulin Resistance Eating a breakfast that is higher in protein...
Household Invisible Toxins: How to Naturally Get Rid of Them
Household dust may seem relatively harmless to most people, but toxins can be trapped in dust, posing real health risks. According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), household dust contains everything from skin cells, pet dander, and soil tracked in from outside to carpet fibers, fungal spores, and tiny particles--which can include harmful chemicals. The sources of these harmful chemicals can...
Can’t Lose Weight? This Tiny Gland Could be the Cause
Tired? Moody? Can't lose weight or remember where you parked your car (again)? Your thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck that helps regulate metabolism, may be out to lunch. And now, new research offers one more reason to get yours checked out: A malfunctioning thyroid raises your odds for heart disease. We think you should start...
Study: Air Pollution Linked to Stillbirth Risk
Air pollution has been previously linked to increased risk of developing breathing and lung problems, such as asthma and COPD. However, new research reveals previously unknown risks to unborn children. Air Toxins Affect Fetal Survival The study showed that for pregnant mothers who are exposed to high levels of air pollution, the risk to their unborn children increases significantly. Researchers evaluated...
Should Pregnant and Breastfeeding Moms Take Probiotics?
If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, the answer is a strong YES. Pregnant moms and their breastfed children have fewer infections and days of diarrhea if Mom is taking probiotics. And almost weekly, new info comes out demonstrating how these friendly bacteria that live in our guts are essential for good health. What do these beneficial bugs do? (There are trillions...
Having Relationship Issues With Others? Try Meditation
If we live long enough, most of us will have an experience that tests our ability to trust: Someone we love may hurt us, we may have been abandoned, or even someone's sudden death can cause us to feel betrayed. I could provide countless additional examples that illustrate times when our capacity to trust is called into question. Regardless...
High Iron Diet and Faulty Gut Gene Could Increase Bowel Cancer Risk
Researches in Scotland have gained an understanding in how genetic factors contribute to developing bowel cancer. Foods that contain high levels of iron may turn on genes associated with bowel cancer, triggering development of the illness. High Iron and Bowel Health Genes Gut health is an issue that is on the minds of many people these days. Researchers at the Cancer...
Our Bodies Need a Healthy Balance of Gut Bacteria
Antibiotic use in children is being examined by many doctors and researchers. For the past decade, infectious disease researchers have suggested that the high frequency of antibiotic medications is contributing to more drug-resistant infectious illnesses. However, researchers are now suggesting that frequent antibiotic use is also contributing to obesity in children and the development of illness. This may be...
Flush Body Toxins by Boosting Fiber Intake
What can you do to help lose the cravings and feel full while reducing calories? The answer is surprisingly simple: fiber. There are two types of fiber, soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber is like a sponge; it absorbs excess cholesterol and toxins. Insoluble fiber is like a scrub brush; it 'scours' the intestinal tract and colon clean. Both types of...
