Artificial sweeteners have been the subject of controversy for years, ever since saccharin, the first no calorie sweetener was discovered. Researchers are finding new health concerns with these no calorie sweeteners. Let’s take a look at seven potential dangers of artificial sweeteners. 1. They trick your taste buds: Artificial sweeteners, even […]
We have all heard before how detrimental smoking is to our health. Years of research have shown that cigarettes are one of the most dangerous products that humans consume, if not the most dangerous. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that every year, an estimated 443,000 people die […]
We have seen how sleeping provides many health benefits, from reducing stress, to controlling inflammation, and even increasing lifespan. Getting good sleep is one of the simplest step we can take to improve our overall health. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that an estimated 50-70 million US […]
We have seen how omega-3s have antioxidant effects, boost memory, and even contribute to eye health. There is now mounting evidence that Omega-3’s have the potential to lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. The results of a study from the 1980s have finally come in. After almost 20 years […]
There has been so much controversy surrounding artificial sweeteners and Splenda is no exception. Its slogan “Made from sugar, so it tastes like sugar has changed” after the company was sued and became: “Just What’s Good — it’s made from sugar. It tastes like sugar. But it’s not sugar.” Sucralose […]
What is GMO? GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism and is defined as “an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.” The technique used to create GMOs is called recombinant DNA. DNA molecules from different organisms are combined to create one molecule of DNA, and are […]
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. “Glaucoma is not just one eye disease, but a group of eye conditions resulting in optic nerve damage, which may cause loss of vision,” states Mayo Clinic, “abnormally high pressure inside your eye (intraocular pressure) usually, but […]
We owe so much to our bees. A recent study shows another reason to thank them. A team of researchers at Washington University in St. Louis discovered bee venom contains a toxin called “melittin” may help kill the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). It seems to work by puncturing the protective […]
