3 Reasons to Never Eat Wheat Again
You love bagels, you simply couldn't live without them. What if you knew how sick they were making you? Would you still think that you couldn't live without them? As more and more research surfaces, we uncover secrets about our modern food system. Over the past century, we have seen a significant shift in the way our food is produced and...
Special Interest group launches attack to keep Americans in the dark about to XIC FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Do you want to know how THIS special interest group negatively affects the health of all US citizens? JUST HOURS after EWG ( a non profit corporation- https://www.ewg.org/) released its 2016 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™, the Alliance for Food and Farming, a chemical agribusiness front group, launched an all-out media blitz to try to discredit the guide! For years,...
Why you cannot find organic versions of your favorite foods …
Ever wonder why it’s so hard to find organic versions of some of your favorite foods? It’s because we’re still not growing enough organics in America. As demand for organic food soars, major retailers like Costco are unable to keep up. That’s because less than 1 percent of American farmland is dedicated to growing organic crops. Growing more organics would not only...
May Your Wonders Never Cease
Eye-popping, jaw-dropping, heart-stopping, toe-flopping, AHHHH moments feel, oh so good. Ah, yes… “awe.” Technically defined as “an overwhelming feeling or reverence, wonder, admiration, produced by that which is grand, sublime, extremely powerful, or the like.” So . . . can being in a state of awe improve your health? Studying Awe A new study on being in awe, conducted by researchers...
Honey Better than OTC Cough Syrup for Kids’ Colds
A newly studied chemical compound might be changing the way medical centers keep their hallways bacteria-free. With a low toxic impact and potent effectiveness, the revolutionary new guy on the block is turning heads and creating exciting possibilities. The Skinny on Akwaton Akwaton, the new compound studied by the University de Saint-Boniface in Winnipeg, Canada, has shown some serious promise. Researchers...
Overcoming Adversity: Olympians Who Have Battled Health Problems and Won
Olympic athletes often endure rigorous training for much of their lives in a bid for a spot on the podium. We view these individuals as the epitome of health and the height of physical performance, pushing the boundaries well past what we thought was humanly possible. What we don’t see, however, is that behind the scenes some of these...
Need a Reason to Hit the Beach? Exploring the Benefits of Coastal Health and Healing
“Live in the Sunshine, Swim the Sea, Drink the Wild Air…” -Ralph Waldo Emerson Ever notice you’re more alert, calm, relaxed, and in better spirits after a day at the beach? The invigorating fresh air, the soothing sound of the ocean waves, and the warm sun are some of the reasons we love to spend time by the sea. Now, a...
A NEW Way to Treat Acid Reflux
Many patients suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), better known as acid reflux, try many different treatments and medications before finding one that even comes close to addressing symptoms. And some folks who suffer never truly find relief . . . ever. What they may not realize, however, is that by completely eliminating one simple thing from their diets,...
Gender Inequity: A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy?
fem•i•nist noun 1. an advocate of social, political, legal, and economic rights for women equal to those of men. I don’t call myself a feminist, frankly because I find the term to be rather tautologous. As a young female professional, saying I am pro-women’s rights is like a botanist saying they are pro-plants… well, no kidding, where would you...
When Tragedy Strikes: The Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Imagine this: you’ve been blessed with a beautiful new baby. You obviously love and cherish the new addition to your family sphere. Perhaps you feel you’ve been blessed with the one thing that will bring you joy and happiness for the rest of your life. And then, in an instant, it’s all gone. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, better known as crib...
