Resveratrol Latest Findings

Scientists Are Discovering More and More about Resveratrol Every Day You’ve been hearing about the benefits of red wine (and a nice pairing of dark chocolate) for a few years now, which is a gift and a blessing to some!  But just when wine lovers thought they were in the clear, we’re finding that the benefits may not be quite...

Top 5 Heart Health Dangers

It’s easy to become immune to all the messages in the media about heart health.  From commercials on television that sell you on “heart-healthy” foods such as Cheerios, to the magazine and online articles that blast the dangers of heart disease, it’s not hard to see why the information may sound like a broken record after a while. But the...

Colon Cleansing and Detox Dieting. Hazardous or Helpful?

The Claims they make Many claims have been made about the benefits of colon cleansing and detox dieting, such as removal of toxins or hardened fecal matter that may be trapped in the walls of the colon.  Loss of toxins and fecal matter is in turn then supposed to lead to weight loss or a  reduced risk of cancer.  Although...

Need sleep? What’s safe and what’s not

Are Sleeping Pills the answer? If you suffer from insomnia, or just occasional sleeplessness, taking sleeping pills probably seems like the perfect solution. At first blush, sleeping pills may seem like an easy, quick solution – you pop a pill, rest your head on the pillow, and the next thing you know, you’re waking up in the morning, rested and...

Caution! 3 Potentially Toxic Herbal Supplements

For people wanting to avoid dangerous pharmaceuticals, a vast selection of natural therapies and herbal supplements are available for just about every condition.  But just because they are 'natural' doesn't imply that you can take them like they’re Flintstones vitamins. Many times these supplements are just as potent (if not more) than mainstream drugs. You need to exercise caution when...

More Great News about Grapes!

Here's the Great News: Grape Seed Extract is Excellent for your Health Too! For red grape lovers, the news just keeps getting better and better! If you're not a red grape fan, now could be the perfect time to give grapes another chance. Maybe you've heard about the health benefits of resveratrol, which is a component found in the skins...