Everyone knows a few old wives’ tales about pregnancy. Having a pet cat could kill you; indulging in certain cravings will create a happier baby; a full moon may induce labor, etc. Many of these myths have something to do with the almost-certain crazy food cravings you’ll have, which in turn will make you force […]
Category: Natural Health
May 10, 2016
Gender Inequity: A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy?
fem•i•nist [fem-uh-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, […]
April 23, 2016
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. […]
April 22, 2016
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 […]
April 22, 2016
11 Amazing Health Benefits of Pink Himalayan Salt
When I showed my mom pink Himalayan salt, she immediately thought that it had been dyed. “How can that be healthier for you if it’s been colored,” she said. As you walk through the grocery aisles, you’ll often notice an array of low-salt or reduced salt options. There is a clear demand for healthier options, […]
April 13, 2016
What Exactly Is This “Gestational Diabetes”?
Gestational diabetes is a temporary condition that occurs during pregnancy. It is one of the top health complications that a woman has to face during pregnancy. Indeed a double curse! If the woman had gestational diabetes during pregnancy then she is most likely to pass it on to the child. So, if a woman has […]
April 11, 2016
Alzheimer’s and Diabetes Could Be Linked Diseases
According to a new study, diabetes and Alzheimer’s diseases are more related than everybody thought. Some researchers believe that Alzheimer’s could be a form of diabetes, because findings show that insulin production in the brain declines as Alzheimer’s disease advances. Through a series of experiments, a group of researchers discovered that the brain produces insulin […]
April 8, 2016
Causes of Diabetes
Certain factors that contribute to the development of diabetes are Heredity Heredity is a major factor. That diabetes can be inherited has been known for centuries. However, the pattern of inheritance is not fully understood. Statistic indicates that those with a family history of the disease have a higher risk of developing diabetes than those […]
April 7, 2016
Carbohydrates, High Blood Sugars, Diabetes – know the connection?
There is a strong connection between carbohydrates, high blood sugars and diabetes. Carbohydrates give your body the energy, or fuel, it needs to function properly. There are two types of carbohydrates; simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are in foods such as fruit sugar, corn or grape sugar and table sugar. They are single-sugar molecules. Complex […]
April 5, 2016
All About Diabetes: Symptoms, Causes, and Types
While talking about diabetes, you may be frightened from the idea that you may have it. Or maybe, you may have it in the future. You want to know if you are at risk to develop diabetes and anxiously you’re looking to find if you have any diabetes symptom. Diabetes affects the manner in which […]
