Got a Rumble in Your Tum? Take a Look at the Top 10 Digestive Issues

Digestive problems are among the most common health issues we collectively experience.  If you have never suffered from some sort of digestive disorder, you’re extremely lucky . . . but you also likely know someone that has!  Whether it’s an occasional bout of diarrhea, or something more chronic such as Crohn’s disease, we’ve got the lowdown on tummy troubles. Here’s...

Life-Altering Moments: What Will Change YOUR Perspective?

“Storms make oaks take root.” It is inevitable. At some point we have all faced, or will face, a life-altering event . . . whether it be the death of a loved one, a serious illness or some experience that reminds us of what really matters in life. In the blink of an eye, everything can change. Often, these life...

Birth Defects and Number of Drug-Addicted Newborns Are on the Rise

As May 13-19 is National Alcohol and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Awareness Week, it only seems fitting that we do our part to help raise awareness by sharing with you the many dangers of alcohol and drug abuse on unborn children . . . and the many lasting effects those children suffer upon coming into this world.Some of these...

Hate Mosquitoes? You Will Love These Plants!

Hate mosquitoes away

Summertime means lots of gorgeous sunshine, outdoor fun, family picnics, and . . . mosquitoes.  But, what a treat nature has given us with plants that keep those mosquitoes away! Ageratum Often found in rock gardens, ageratum (floss flowers) is a low-growing ornamental plant which has easily recognizable blue flowers.  Ageratum secretes coumarin which is often used in mosquito repellents.   Reaching...

Table Salt Bad? Sea Salt a Scam? Himalayan Crystal Salt May Be Your Best Choice

Himalayan Pink Sea Salt

There is no denying that salt is important to our health and well-being.  We cannot live without it.  Every cell in our body depends on it.  With so many varieties of salt available, and so many of us unaware of the differences between common table salt, sea salt and natural salt . . . how do we know which...

5 Things You Should Know Before Becoming an Organ Donor

organ donor

Donating your organs and tissue is a great way to make a big impact on someone’s life.  In fact, one donor can help save or improve the lives of over 50 people.  Whether or not you are undecided about becoming an organ donor, there are a few things you should know before going to get that little heart symbol...

50 Shades of Grateful

50 Shades of Grateful

I’m a man. That much can be determined simply by my birth-doctor’s admissions and the fact that my family thought it was weird that I didn’t have a girlfriend until college (I was a late bloomer). So when I was asked to write about 50 Shades of Grey, I thought, “What will I write?” “Who exactly is reading this...

The Dark Side of Organ Transplants

We’ve all seen those horror or science fiction films that depict a seedy underworld where organs are illegally harvested, then bought and sold on the black market.  The stories are almost always full of corrupt, evil doctors taking advantage of poor people by stealing their organs or buying them at a low price, and then selling them to crooked,...

5 Ways your Allergies are Making You Fat

5 Ways your Allergies are Making You Fat

Allergy season is in full swing this year, and with a vengeance.  With pollen levels reaching new highs, your allergies may have felt worse compared to recent years.  If that's the case, make sure you hit the gym a few extra times because guess what? Aside from all the other factors you have to consider when fitting into your...

A Vegan Prison: Reducing Aggression and Fostering Better Inmates

Aggression

We’ve talked about prisons who give their inmates meals consisting almost entirely of soy solely for the purpose of saving money, despite the overwhelming evidence showing that excessive soy intake is dangerous for the human body.  What if the opposite took place and prisons developed an extraordinary vegan diet for their inmates in hopes of improving their lives and...