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The Salt Battle: Sea Salt vs. Table Salt
Many people avoid all salt with the idea that any form of salt is bad for them and can lead to potentially dangerous health...
Boost Your Bowel Health with Bamboo Shoots
A staple in Asian cuisine, bamboo has been eaten by the Chinese for more than 2,500 years. Yet, in this country, bamboo is most...
Fracking: What is it and Why is it Dangerous?
Fracking is a form of oil and gas exploration that has gotten a lot of buzz lately. However, many people do not really know...
Is Your Belly Fat Brittling Your Bones?
In a study out of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, researchers found that men with high amounts of belly fat are at...
Oil of Oregano: Mother Nature’s Wonder Remedy
Oil of oregano has been found to be a beneficial treatment for a wide range of illnesses and may be a good alternative treatment...
Cumulative Exposure to Dangerous Toxins a Very Real Threat for Children
While a great deal of buzz arose with the recently vilified Stanford University study about the questionable benefits of organic foods for children, new...
Is Depression Also a Symptom of Metabolic Syndrome?
In a study conducted in Finland, researchers found that many people who struggle with depression may also be suffering from metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome...
Stress Kills, But Can Meditation Save Your Life?
More and more research is coming out in support of meditation as an effective treatment for stress reduction. Stress is a leading contributor to...
Trick Your Brain to Take Your Mind Off Pain
The next time you're looking for pain relief, try a little distraction. A recent study published in Current Biology found that mental distractions actually...
Spice Up Your Weight Loss With These 8 Natural Flavor Blasts!
They say that variety is the spice of life. Well, here are a few spices that can help you lose weight and liven up...