Eating wild salmon is a great way to get your Omega-3s. Omega-3s have antioxidant properties and can even boost the memory. According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, “research suggests that eating oily fish once or twice a week may increase your lifespan by more than two years, and reduce your risk […]
There are many health myths. Fortunately the truth always finds its way. It is important to know your foods and understand food labels. Here are five common myths and the real truth behind them that may shock you. Myth #1 – Artificial sweeteners are safe alternatives to real sugar for […]
Amalgam is an alloy of mercury with various metals used for dental fillings. It consists of mercury (50%), silver (~22-32% ), tin (~14%), copper (~8%), and other trace metals. In the 1800s, amalgam was used as it was inexpensive and durable. There seem to be mounting evidence on the health risks associated with placing mercury into your teeth. Interestingly enough, about 72% of people surveyed in […]
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 […]
