Chew on licorice to promote healthy teeth and gums
If you’re looking for a sweet treat that won’t ruin your teeth, look no further than the old favorite, licorice. That’s right! Recent studies suggest that licorice can actually be good for [...]
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6 herbal treatments for cold and flu symptoms
The flu and cold season is upon us, and soon, everyone around you will be sneezing and coughing. Before you know it, you’re the one rushing to the nearest drugstore to treat your symp [...]
Most fresh produce are contaminated with toxic sludge
By now, we’ve all heard about the toxic and terrible things that happen to our meat products here in the USA. Chemical additives, hormones, human DNA contamination and so many other nightma [...]
Obesity costs healthy people too, study shows
The skyrocketing obesity rate in America does not only affect the health of obese people – it impacts taxpayer pockets, as well. According to a study recently published in the Health Affair [...]
Vitamin D deficiency linked to heart trouble
Vitamin D has long been associated with a healthy heart. Researchers from the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute located in Salt Lake City, Utah have found the level at which lack [...]
Sugar makes you sick, and science just proved it
Sugar doesn’t have to make you fat to make you sick — at least, that’s what researchers say. According to a study recently published in the journal Obesity, chronic diseases such as non-alc [...]
Researchers caution against killer antibiotics on the rise
In case you didn’t think antibiotics were enough of a nuisance already, here’s some more “good” news for you! Studies show that antibiotic use can actually lead to disrupted int [...]
Study confirms obese kids have key signs of heart disease
Science has already found links between obesity and many diseases. That’s really nothing new; being fat will eventually kill you, no matter how healthy you might think you are. But, as obes [...]
5 foods to fight fatigue
If you’re feeling fatigued, foggy or just generally unable to focus midday, it might not be another cup of coffee that you need. Real, whole foods are what give us energy and boost our abil [...]
Try Ayurvedic oil pulling for better teeth
Oil pulling has been done for thousands of years to promote strong, healthy teeth and fresh breath. Though its recent claims to fame may make it seem “new” – it surely is not. It’s a time-t [...]
