Health

Fragmented sleep may accelerate tumor growth

Fragmented sleep may accelerate tumor growth

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 […]

by February 14, 2014
Omega-3 fatty acids lower risk of type 2 diabetes

Omega-3 fatty acids lower risk of type 2 diabetes

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 […]

by February 12, 2014
Brain boosting smoothie

Brain boosting smoothie

Eating foods that are good for the brain may help fend off bad moods and prevent brain related diseases. This brain boosting smoothie is packed with healthy ingredients such as bananas, avocados, mint, and Rhodiola rosea. Let’s take a look at this brain boosting smoothie recipe. Avocados:  They are a […]

by February 8, 2014
Health benefits of love

Health benefits of love

We should celebrate love everyday. The health benefits of love are many. “There’s no evidence that the intense, passionate stage of a new romance is beneficial to health,” says Harry Reis, PhD, co-editor of the Encyclopedia of Human Relationships. “People who fall in love say it feels wonderful and agonizing […]

by February 4, 2014
Uses of colloidal silver

Uses of colloidal silver

Since ancient Greek and Roman times, colloidal silver has been utilized for its antimicrobial properties to preserve food and to treat medical conditions. Because of the wave of synthetic medicine, colloidal silver started to lose its popularity. As antibiotics have begun to receive a bad reputation, supplements like colloidal silver […]

by January 25, 2014
List of products containing Sucralose

List of products containing Sucralose

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 […]

by January 21, 2014
A list of GMO-free food companies

A list of GMO-free food companies

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 […]

by December 29, 2013
Health benefits of red onions

Health benefits of red onions

Onions are a staple food in every kitchen. They add a crispy texture to foods when eaten raw, and provide a mild, spicy, caramelized flavor when cooked. Red onions are some of the most potent types of onions. Let’s look at the health benefits of red onions. Anti-inflammatory benefits: Onions […]

by December 26, 2013