Top 7 pollutants of the organic food industry

Just when you thought it was safe to eat any food labeled “certified organic,” drink any brand of bottled water off the shelf, and take daily supplements you bought at the local pharmacy – think again. Over the past decade, insidious corporations in America have infiltrated the clean food movement, knowing it’s now a $20 … Continue reading Top 7 pollutants of the organic food industry

HIDDEN SUGAR DANGER: Breakfast blueberry muffins contain as much sugar as a can of Coke

You probably don’t think twice about reaching for a blueberry muffin when you want a snack because you believe it’s the healthier option compared to a cupcake. However, according to a report, a blueberry muffin may have the same amount of sugar as a can of soda. Based on the data from the report, blueberry muffins … Continue reading HIDDEN SUGAR DANGER: Breakfast blueberry muffins contain as much sugar as a can of Coke

“Beet” it! A compound found in this superfood may help slow Alzheimer’s

You can now add one more benefit to eating beets – that is, slowing down the progress of Alzheimer’s disease. According to a study, the extracts of beets contain a compound called betanin which could help prevent the building up of misfolded proteins and slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Past studies conducted by other researchers … Continue reading “Beet” it! A compound found in this superfood may help slow Alzheimer’s

Another reason to cut carbs and sugar: Cancer cells thrive on glucose

What could be more amazing than accidentally discovering a non-toxic, truly effective treatment for cancer? That’s exactly what happened when Dr. Dominic D’Agostino, an assistant professor at the University of South Florida College of Medicine, Molecular Pharmacology & Physiology, was investigating the reason why navy seals sometimes suddenly experience seizures underwater when using oxygen rebreathers. His exciting … Continue reading Another reason to cut carbs and sugar: Cancer cells thrive on glucose

Estrogen-like compounds in soy-based baby formula found to cause changes in reproductive health

Parents might give their infants soy-based formula because of a lactose intolerance, milk allergies, or other feeding problems, but a new study shows this could be a case of trading one problem for another. According to research that was published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, infants who consume soy-based formula undergo changes in their … Continue reading Estrogen-like compounds in soy-based baby formula found to cause changes in reproductive health

Unrefined pumpkin seed oil increases antioxidant properties of bakery products

The antioxidant properties of bakery products can be increased by adding unrefined pumpkin seed oil, according to a study published in the journal Agronomy Research. The researchers from St. Petersburg Polytechnic University of Peter the Great examined the fatty acid compositions and biologically active components found in vegetable oils such as unrefined rice bran oil, unrefined pumpkin seed oil, and refined and … Continue reading Unrefined pumpkin seed oil increases antioxidant properties of bakery products

10 Everyday ailments: What causes them, which foods help and which foods to avoid

Many ailments are caused by a nutritional imbalance. Eat too much of the bad stuff and it accumulates in your body, manifesting into a unhealthy condition. Sarah Brewer, a nutritionist, shares her knowledge on a few of the more common ones that plague our society today, which foods can help relieve their symptoms, and which foods … Continue reading 10 Everyday ailments: What causes them, which foods help and which foods to avoid

Healthy and homemade: 6 easy bread recipes

Bread, an essential food for survival, is a staple in most diets. It’s a ubiquitous feature in most food stores, but baking your own bread at home is a healthier option. Here are some easy-to-make bread recipes that you can make at home. (h/t to Survivopedia.com) Basic white bread – This bread is free of nuts and … Continue reading Healthy and homemade: 6 easy bread recipes

Discover the wonders of tea tree oil

Among the many natural ways to treat infection, tea tree oil is one of the very best. Tea tree oil is an essential oil taken from the leaves of the melaleuca alternifolia, a plant native to Australia and New South Wales. It has a wide variety of uses with strong antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal … Continue reading Discover the wonders of tea tree oil

How Can Frankincense Oil Aid in Natural Skin Care?

Source: How Can Frankincense Oil Aid in Natural Skin Care? by Dr. Edward Group Frankincense is a special sap from the Boswellia tree and it’s had a wide array of cultural applications for over 5000 years.[1] Boswellia trees are hardy trees that yield the valuable resin when the bark is “striped”, or slashed open. It’s a process that’s … Continue reading How Can Frankincense Oil Aid in Natural Skin Care?