Rise in Synthetic Marijuana Use Among Teens Poses Huge Health Risks
Synthetic marijuana continues to be a problem with adolescents. In March, 2011, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administrationtook emergency action to control five chemicals used to make so-called "fake pot." This action made possessing and/or selling these products illegal in the United States. These chemicals are now designated as Schedule 1 substances, which is the most restrictive category under the Controlled Substances...
Harvard Health Question: What Happens When You Faint?
Fainting, the temporary loss of consciousness that doctors call syncope (SINK-uh-pee), can be embarrassing, scary, and dangerous. It's also quite common -- an estimated one in three people faints at least once in their lifetime. People pass out when the brain doesn't get enough blood and becomes deprived of fuel and oxygen. This is usually caused by a sudden drop...
Meditation and Yoga Can Have Positive Effects on Breast Cancer Patients
Researchers at the University of Missouri have discovered that a specific type of meditation training helps with breast cancer survival outcomes. Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer and the American Cancer Society states that more people are surviving this type of cancer than ever before. Meditation is one of the recommended types of complimentary...
Red Meat Is Still a Good Source For Protein – Just Be Smart About It
Over the years we have learned that consuming protein leads to a well balanced diet and a healthier lifestyle. There are very few elements of any diet that will keep you fuller for longer than protein and it’s the basic building block for your body – body builders thrive on protein because it’s the quickest way to turn whatever...
Drug-free Therapy Can Help Addicts ‘Forget’ Addiction
As anyone who's tried to quit smoking will know, it can be tough to abstain when you see or smell a cigarette. Exposing people to cues like this without supplying the reward can curb addiction, say researchers, but only if memory of the addiction is retrieved first. Yan-Xue Xue of Peking University in Beijing, and colleagues got people recovering from heroin addiction to retrieve...
Organic Foods: Good for You & the Environment
Over the past 50 years, the agricultural industry has changed dramatically. Instead of small family owned farms that grew crops or raised livestock, large agribusiness farms, dairies and stockyards have become the norm when it comes to producing food. However, with the rise of health problems and concern about the safety of foods produced this way, organic farming is...
The Numerous Health Benefits of Pico de Gallo
Although we don’t need another one, there just may be more reasons to indulge on your next Margarita Monday. Pico de Gallo, a salsa with an endless array of vegetables, has just a few calories and is loaded with many health benefits. Don’t Be Afraid to Double Dip The salsa that makes the crunch of a chip all that more delicious,...
Meats Can Turn Toxic at High Heat
A meal made with high quality, nutrient-rich lean meats is sure to stir up a healthy appetite, but add the smoke and sizzle of an outdoor grill, the pop of oil deep-frying on the stovetop, or the savory smell of browning in the broiler and it becomes outright irresistible. But is it still healthy? Maybe not, says the latest research,...
Alternative Antibiotics May Be Better for our Mind and Body
Studies suggest that the bottle of pills in the back of your medicine cabinet may no longer be the cure–all to relieve your latest symptoms. In fact, natural remedies may just get the trick done more efficiently. Taking antibiotics could harm our bodies if we do not consume them properly. According to health professionals, bacterial resistance to antibiotics is currently...
Natural Methods to Improve Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a serious health problem that affects millions of people. Many factors contribute to having high blood pressure, including being overweight, poor diet and uncontrolled stress. However, you can counter these factors and help improve your blood pressure with just a few simple lifestyle adjustments. Improve Your Diet, Improve Your Blood Pressure There are many ways to eat...
