As the medical community makes amazing strides to extend the human lifespan, more and more emphasis is being put on extending the quality of life. Consequently, there are many products on the market today which promise to slow or reverse the effects of aging on the body and the mind. There are several common herbal […]
Category: Natural Health
7 Anti-Aging Methods that Really Work
How Antioxidants Fight Aging
Did you know that you are literally rusting as you grow older? That’s right – many of the physical and even mental changes associated with aging can be attributed to the chemical process known as oxidation – the same process that causes metal to change color and deteriorate when left unprotected and exposed to air […]
Feeling Blue After Giving Up Smoking?
Smokers who finally manage to kick the habit are quick to tell you the first days are marked with nervous jitters, anxiety, and a strong craving for a nicotine fix. What you don’t hear so much about is the great feelings of lingering sadness that some experience without their cigarettes. A new study by the […]
7 Bad Habits that Can Lead to Depression (and How to Avoid Them)
Anyone that has ever been caught in the throes of depression understands it’s a devastating, and at times debilitating, illness. It’s like a thief that robs you of your energy, concentration, memory, libido, and enjoyment in things that used to bring you pleasure. In the most severe cases, it can even take away your will […]
What Do Hot Dogs and Cigarettes Have in Common?
Hot dogs, baseball, and apple pie. What could be more American than that? But if you tend to enjoy a hotdog (or two) while watching your favorite team, you may want to think twice next time you’re in line at the concession stand. Some experts say you might as well light up a smoke. Yup, […]
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 […]
Easily Embarrassed? Study Finds People Will Trust You More
Are you the type of person to be easily embarrassed by such things as getting called on in class, getting recognition at work or tripping in public? A recent study from researchers at UC Berkeley suggests that people tend to trust those who are easily embarrassed more than those who are not. The findings confirm […]
5 Hidden Health Dangers the FDA Doesn’t Want You to Know About
These days anything labeled as “natural” or “organic” is a marketing goldmine. From natural skin care products to natural fruit juice, the word is tossed about in marketing circles and then delivered to trusting consumers like manna from heaven. But what does “natural” mean, exactly? In many instances, not much. And if you think cosmetically […]
Summer Dos and Don’ts
Summer is here, so put on your best sundress, pack that cooler, fire up the grill and have fun! But before you hit the beach, park or cookout, there’s a few do’s and don’ts you should know about in order to have a happy (and healthy) summer. DO keep food refrigerated: Leaving food out in […]
Who Tolerates Pain Better: Men or Women?
Who really tolerates pain better – men or women? The way I’ve seen men complain when they’re sick or hurting makes me think that the female sex might be more “stoic” when it comes to suffering. We do, after all, birth babies. But am I wrong? A Battle Royale There’s no doubt that an ongoing […]