When antibiotics were invented in the mid 20th century, just after World War II, they were hailed as the biggest medical breakthrough of our time. Infections that used to kill people were now easy to treat. Many public health issues were suddenly eradicated. But it turns out that too much of a good thing can [...]
Did you know that if you eat out at fast food restaurants, you’re likely consuming up to 100 ingredients from each entrée? Many of those ingredients are not even food, but an impressive list of chemicals, food conditioners and preservatives. Recently, a food activist named Vani Hari from Foodbabe.com, exposed the ingredient list in [...]
Managing and balancing your blood sugar is a cornerstone of health and can help manage or prevent several diseases associated with a condition called metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a dangerous condition that can lead to symptoms like high blood sugar, high blood pressure and weight gain around the middle that’s tough to lose. Metabolic [...]
I’ve been vindicated after twenty years of debating other health professionals on this controversial topic. Current research by Harvard Medical School professor of pediatrics and nutrition, David Ludwig, has shown that not all calories are equal when it comes to weight gain. His studies show that calories ingested versus calories burned is not a [...]
If you are trying to eat clean and healthy it’s important to pay attention to not just the chemicals and preservatives intentionally put in your food, but also to the ones found in the food packaging and manufacturing materials used to make it. The problems with some processed foods is that they are made in [...]
Will I benefit from a colon cleanse, liver cleanse, or do I need a full body cleanse? Most people recognize the fact that they live in a toxic environment. What they may not realize, however, is exactly how profoundly that environment is affecting their health. Perhaps you have been suffering from some of the symptoms [...]
What is the best cleanse program? All of us want to live a happy and healthy life, but it is often an uphill struggle in order to achieve it. This is due to the world in which we live, and the fact that we are constantly bombarded from toxins to the extent where our body [...]
A deficiency in magnesium is closely associated with diabetes. It is also the branch of reason why many people have trouble with their cardiovascular system. Having a magnesium deficiency has become a prominent predictor when it comes to diagnosing heart disease and diabetes. Diabetics are loose their magnesium rapidly and need an ample supply than [...]
Prenatal vitamins are the complementary fuel that supports the mother and the fetus. The other essentials include a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Will the daily diet a pregnant woman receives be sufficient? The daily diet of the everyday woman is no longer sufficient once she is pregnant. Nutrients are now needed in excess before [...]
One of the most popular questions asked among women regarding pregnancy is what they can do to their bodies to prepare it for conception. This is topped only by the question of how to lose weight after pregnancy. We decided to tackle this one because it is a more emotionally draining issue for women. And [...]
