Seaweed: Healthiest Vegetable on Land and Sea
We were all told as children to eat our vegetables. Most of us probably ended up spending far too much time sitting at the kitchen table until this seemingly slimy, yucky food group was swallowed down. Well, it’s a whole new century, a global world, and my how conceptions of vegetables have changed and expanded! More importance is being...
The 6 Cancer-Fighting Foods You’re Not Eating Enough Of
Cancer affects people of all walks of life. It does not discriminate against age, color or status. It’s likely that you know someone, whether an acquaintance or someone near and dear to your heart, who has been touched by cancer. Perhaps you yourself have even struggled with the disease. Fortunately, scientists are learning more and more about ways to prevent and fight the big “C” – even simple, everyday changes you can make in your life or your diet. Keep reading to discover 6 foods you should be adding to your anti-cancer regimen.
Toxic BPA Found in Foods Targeted to American Children
We've known about the dangers of BPA (the dangerous industrial chemical bisphenol A associated with possible links to cancer) for some time now. For more than 40 years BPA has been used in the manufacture of many hard plastic food containers such as baby bottles, reusable cups, and the lining of metal food and beverage cans, including liquid infant...
7 Toxic Chemicals Found In Cleaning Products That You Should Avoid
Most of us just assume them to be safe owing to the fresh fragrances they provide, but the truth is that many household cleaning products have dangerous chemicals and toxins lurking in them. These chemicals are still left behind after you’ve finished your cleaning and might just turn out to be more harmful than the germs you wanted to...
This Exotic Fungus Can Naturally Prevent Alzheimer’s
The year was 2007, and medical scientists from around the globe made a brain health discovery that would change the face of medical science forever. What did they find? A village where brains neither aged nor were affected by degenerative brain disease. Villagers between the ages of 50 and 70 had the brain function of a 20 or 30-year-old. Even when the...
Beware of these 4 Potentially Toxic Protein Sources!
Proteins are considered to be the building blocks of our body. They are integral to a human being’s growth, health and overall well-being. Now, the general misconception with proteins is that all kinds of protein are good for you. However, this is far from the truth. In moderation, proteins are probably the most important part of your diet, but if...
Do You Suffer from Unexplained “Hidden Hunger”?
What is Hidden Hunger? In the simplest of terms, hidden hunger is nothing but the lack of vitamins and minerals in your body. These vitamins and minerals, collectively grouped as micronutrients, are vital towards the proper development and growth of children, and in facilitating normal physical and mental functions in adults. When an individual is hungry, their first reaction is to...
The High-Stakes Gamble of Prescription Weight Loss Drugs: Are You Betting Your Health?
Written By: Jack Riess NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Author, and Life Long Researcher of Health and Longevity. Imagine being given a magic pill, one that promises to melt away those stubborn pounds. Now, imagine that same pill coming with a laundry list of alarming side effects—ranging from gastrointestinal issues to severe psychological distress—that could alter the course of your life....
Serotonin, Nothing Will Make You Happier
First off, what is serotonin? It's a neurotransmitter that functions in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the central nervous system (CNS). You may be familiar with serotonin because it typically is associated with mood, and is also referenced in discussions of ecstasy or sex. In pleasurable situations, (and most agree during exercise) serotonin is released, which naturally correlates with...
Does Your Daily Multivitamin Help You Stay Healthy? Experts Say NO!
Are you one of the millions of Americans that spend thousands of dollars each year on vitamins and supplements to keep you healthy? If so, you won’t want to miss this... Not one… not two… but three new studies published in the December 16th issue of the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, found that multivitamin and mineral supplements did not work...
