Popular SSRI pharmaceuticals, like Paxil and Prozac, are not the only way to battle depression. While pharmaceutical antidepressants are rampantly prescribed, natural solutions, like coconut oil, can be just as effective without the nasty side effects. A recent study in Malaysia looked at the effects of a diet high in virgin coconut oil and its [...]
Oatmeal has long been recommended as a low-fat, heart-healthy breakfast food. But recently the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been testing U.S. foods for residues of glyphosate, a weed-killing chemical linked to cancer. Alarmingly, the FDA has found glyphosate residues in a variety of oat and oatmeal products such as oatmeal cereals and plain [...]
Almost every health expert agrees that eating fruit and veggies is a good idea for health. But choosing the right veggies and washing them well is important if you want to avoid the health disruption of ingesting pesticides. The biggest reason most people use veggie wash is to wash the pesticides, wax, dirt, and other [...]
People who care about their health and the environment often choose to eat organic to avoid toxic pesticides. Consumption of pesticides has been linked to mild health conditions like headaches, dizziness, fatigue and nausea to more serious ones like cancer, reproductive and endocrine disruption, respiratory problems, memory loss, inflammation and immune system issues. People who [...]
According to Chinese Medicine, if your liver isn’t healthy, you’re not healthy. The liver performs over 400 functions in the body. It rules metabolism, which affects weight loss, digestive health, the immune system and eye and skin health. The liver helps digest fats, regulate hormones, store essential vitamins and minerals and break down drugs and [...]
Many health conscious people shop at Whole Foods because they trust the high quality of the food they sell. The truth is that Whole Foods may not be as transparent about the quality of their products, as people believe. Whole Foods likes to project an image that their food is clean and sustainable but their [...]
The corporate marketing machine is pretty sneaky about it’s labeling practices, skirting the law to make their products appear healthier than they are. Take one of the most popular foods in the American diet, ketchup. This condiment goes with many popular savory dishes like eggs, French fries, burgers, hot dogs and chicken nuggets. Everyone, especially [...]
The healing and anti inflammatory powers of turmeric have gotten enormous attention lately. Tumeric has been recommended as a natural treatment for inflammatory conditions like arthritis and psoriasis and has even been used as complimentary treatment for cancer. Tumeric is also an antibacterial agent, liver detoxifier and has even been used to treat depression and [...]
While that’s a great start, there’s more you can do to improve your detoxification experience. When you’re trying to rid your body built up toxins, why not also try to limit your exposure of toxins coming in? While we can’t control our exposure to all toxins, there are things we can do in our home [...]
Sugar is one of the most addictive substances known to man. If you want to improve your diet or heal from a health condition, cutting down on sugar is the best start. But before you cut it out completely, it’s important to understand what the different forms of sugar and carbs, what they do to [...]
