In the midst of news reports on the likelihood that U.S. healthcare spending will double by the year 2017 , an alarming statement by legal and health experts was made at an international conference. The experts resolved that instead of focusing on terrorism, world governments need to start paying closer attention to the many “lifestyle [...]
Archive | February, 2008
Adopt a Pet for your Health!
Cats Are Good for your Heart Who knew that having a pet in your home not only adds an extra someone to keep you company, but that it can actually be beneficial to your physical health? The latest news on the health benefits of owning a pet comes from the University of Minnesota’s Stroke Research [...]
Hawthorne: The Little Red Heart-Healer
Ancient Heart Tonic Hawthorne (Crataegus) trees are named for their thorny hedged brush and produce a tart, red berry – similar in appearance to the crab apple – that has been used in folk medicine as a heart tonic since the Middle Ages. The tree, which can grow up to five feet in height, is [...]
Can Depression Be Prevented? 5 Pointers to Fight Depression
Although depression is generally not a preventable condition, lifestyle can play a part in its development. Making changes now can offer long-term benefits to your mental health. Here are some helpful hints that may assist you in keeping depression at bay: Stay Active: Not only is physical activity good for your physical health, but it [...]
Britney Spears is Suffering from Bipolar and Schizophrenia, Or So PETA Thinks…
Another outsider has offered up public advice to ailing pop star Britney Spears; this time it was animal rights group PETA. The group believes that Britney’s eating habits are contributing to her erratic behavior – speculated to either be bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. Their statement touched on three specific points which left me wondering if [...]
Screw Viagra! Kickstart Your Sex Drive the Natural Way Baby!
Even if you had someone special to celebrate with this Valentine’s Day, love-making in and of itself can be a stressor. Many factors – such as fatigue, menopause, certain medications or medical conditions – can cause disturbances in sexual desire. But if you’re not ready to hop on the Viagra bandwagon, there are alternative choices [...]
Echinacea: The Herbal Heavyweight
The Purple Flower of Health Echinacea, commonly referred to as Purple Flower for the color of its florets, is a member of the Asteraceae family and grows perennially. The name is a derivative of echino (Greek for “spiny”) in reference to the flower’s conical head of prickly seeds. It originated in North America and was [...]
Where Do You Shop for Your Natural Health Products and Foods? I Trust Trader Joe’s All the Way
For a few years now, actually, ever since I became a vegan 4 years ago and started changing my diet, I’ve been shopping at Trade Joe’s. Sure, I frequent Whole Foods and Wild by Nature as well, but all in all, Trader Joe’s is my baby — for food and all natural remedies. I’d gladly [...]
There’s Something Magical About Cacao, My Personal Tale
I would like to share some anecdotal research with you about an experiment I conducted yesterday with raw cacao nuts. Cacao, being the most antioxidant-rich superfood on the planet, and honored since the ancient Mayan and Olmecs have been around, has been of great interest to me over the past few weeks. Yesterday when I [...]
Oh Soy Bad: How We are Misled about the Benefits of Soy
Why is Soy Bad for You – The Soy Problems What’s bad about soy? Here, Doctor Mercola confirms what I discovered about a year ago. All of those soy alternatives that we vegetarians have long been consuming with the intention of better health are NOT healthy for us. Mercola blames the miscommunication of the true [...]
Hillary and Barack on Health Care
We are fortunate enough to be given a choice between some of the most inspiring presidential candidates of our generation. Sure, nobody’s perfect, and politics often pushes the public airing of dirty laundry. But, I think many of us would agree that our options in this election far exceed the quality of choices we’ve had [...]
Consumers Demand Local Food
Packaged Facts’ Food Flavors and Ingredients Outlook 2008 is predicting 4 major trends in consumer food purchases for 2008: a greater demand for healthy packaged products, more ethnic choices, more flavorful foods, and, last but not least, more local, ethically produced packaged food options. While the first three might seem like obvious consumer demands, it’s [...]
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