Obesity is on the rise in America. According to recent reports, approximately 40% of US women are obese and American teenagers continue to cake on extra pounds. The two reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention illustrate that attempts to motivate Americans to lose weight are not having their intended effect. On the whole, … Continue reading Congratulations, America: Our obesity epidemic has officially hit an all time high
Echinacea preparation as effective as Tamiflu in early flu cases in large clinical trial
An Echinacea extract is just as effective as the antiviral drug Tamiflu at speeding recovery from flu infection, according to a study published in the journal Current Therapeutic Research. The new findings build on prior research which showed that Echinacea acts as an antiviral agent against the influenza virus in vitro. "Echinaforce Hotdrink has here been demonstrated as attractive therapy … Continue reading Echinacea preparation as effective as Tamiflu in early flu cases in large clinical trial
Heartburn drugs (Proton Pump Inhibitors) linked to sudden death risk
Extended use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a popular type of heartburn drug, dramatically increases the risk of death. This was the conclusion of a team of researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine after analyzing medical data of some 300,000 people. Authors of the study say that their findings indicate the need for … Continue reading Heartburn drugs (Proton Pump Inhibitors) linked to sudden death risk
Yoga Takes Away Stress, Pounds, Toxins, Cholesterol and Cravings
Yoga has long been associated with stress reduction and increased flexibility, but not everyone realizes that yoga can also help them lose weight, lower their cholesterol, and eliminate harmful toxins. Yoga practitioners can even learn how to control their cravings for unhealthy foods. Yoga is one of the most holistic activities there is, focusing on … Continue reading Yoga Takes Away Stress, Pounds, Toxins, Cholesterol and Cravings
Extremely toxic sunscreen ingredients you want to avoid
With summer in full swing, more people are bringing out the staples of the season: grills, pool toys, sunglasses, and of course, sunscreen. The last item is especially important since so many of us rely on sunscreen to protect ourselves from excessive UV radiation. In theory, slathering on a bit of sunscreen should do you … Continue reading Extremely toxic sunscreen ingredients you want to avoid
Six pharmaceutical medicines that instantly make your health WORSE
Can you guess how many Americans take prescription drugs? Did you guess one in 20 or maybe one in 10? Or did you possibly guess as many as one out of every five Americans? If you guessed any of those you would be wrong. A new report published by the CDC shows nearly half of … Continue reading Six pharmaceutical medicines that instantly make your health WORSE
Learn All About Sleep and Its Connection with Your Immune System (Opinion)
We live in a "sleep sick nation", according to Dr. William C. Dement, MD. Dr. Dement is a sleep researcher who also calls this phenomenon a "hidden epidemic". This hidden epidemic is a contributing factor to the rise in chronic disease and general bad health in the west, especially America. Over the last few decades, … Continue reading Learn All About Sleep and Its Connection with Your Immune System (Opinion)
Doctor writes “park prescriptions,” urges patients to experience the health benefits of walking
While many doctors may tell a patient that they should lose weight to help their overall health, it’s virtually unheard of that they write a prescription to do so, let alone provide them with a specific exercise regimen that takes their daily commuting habits and personal interests into consideration. Yet, Dr. Robert Zarr of Unity … Continue reading Doctor writes “park prescriptions,” urges patients to experience the health benefits of walking
10 affordable food and nutritional items you can stockpile before the big crisis hits
Second only to firearms and plenty of ammunition in a SHTF prepper scenario is daily nutrition: The ability to feed and sustain yourself for a long period of time, since you probably won’t have any idea how long the emergency will last and how soon “help” will arrive (if ever). So while you’ve no doubt seen … Continue reading 10 affordable food and nutritional items you can stockpile before the big crisis hits
Deadly, drug-resistant superbugs now being found in meat products
EWG releases new tool to help consumers avoid antibiotic-resistant bacteria, understand meat and dairy labels. MRSA, or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, has been a concerning health topic, and for good reason. The superbug is a drug-resistant strain of Staph that infects hundreds of thousands of Americans annually, ultimately killing several thousand of them -- and that's not even taking … Continue reading Deadly, drug-resistant superbugs now being found in meat products
