Category: Health
Bacteria–They Do a Body Good
In the movie, “Stuart Little 2,” Snowbell the Cat delivers one of my favorite lines after coughing up a “major hairball” “And still we lick ourselves. Unbelievable!” I often think of that line as people continue to put food into… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
Ground Cherries: Sweet Little Fruits Bursting with Vitamins
Ground cherries (also called husk cherries and cape gooseberries) are small, orange fruits that grow inside thin, lantern-like husks. They belong to the nightshade family, and are native to temperate and subtropical regions throughout the world, including North America. Despite… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
The 7 Easiest Way to Stay Healthy
Sick and tired of getting sick and tired?? Want to improve your well-being, have more energy and maybe even live longer? Start working some of these fun immune boosters into your regular schedule, and you may be able to ward… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine
Understanding Omega 3, 6, 9 Fatty Acids and EPA & DHA
You’ve probably heard the terms “fatty acid” and “omega 3″ before, but do you know what a fatty acid is or why your body needs it? What about the different types of fatty acids, what foods you can naturally find… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
Top 6 Health Benefits of Cabbage
Many people joke about the sometimes embarrassing after-effects of consuming cabbage, but the truth is, this cruciferous vegetable can help your health tremendously. While red cabbage is known to have the highest levels of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties over the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Videos
Top 5 Health Concerns Related to Wearing Spanx
While many women like wearing Spanx to better fit into their favorite clothes or to get a quick self-image boost, not many of them enjoy the tight, restrictive feeling that the shapewear tends to cause. There has been an ongoing… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Personal Care, Weird
Antioxidants 101
Antioxidants, substances that help prevent the damaging effects of oxidation on cells throughout your body, are plentiful in many foods, primarily fruits and vegetables. Because there are beneficial interactions between antioxidants and other components of foods, health authorities say that… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health
Therapeutic Massages: Steps to Getting Insurance to Pay for Yours
Studies of the benefits of massage demonstrate that it is an effective treatment for reducing stress, pain and muscle tension. Additional reported health benefits of therapeutic massage include: Treating and Reducing Anxiety Help with Digestive Issues Fibromyalgia Relief Reduction in… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Health, Holistic Medicine, Lifestyle, Medicine, Mental Health, News, Personal Care
Study Shows Impressive Emotional Benefits of Lying and Cheating
When someone gets away with cheating or being dishonest, chances are they will not feel remorseful; in fact, as long as they believe no one has been hurt by their cheating, they will feel positively upbeat. Researchers have taken to… 0 Shares | | Posted in Crime, Health, Mental Health, News, Weird
