For anyone who has been eating a standard North American diet for most of their lives, it’s so tough making that jump towards healthy eating! It takes conscious discipline and strength not to fall back into old, unhealthy eating patterns. What makes this transition even harder, though, is the cost of eating healthy. Anyone who has
So often, many of us look at making positive health changes in our lives as insurmountable. “But, I need my daily chocolate fix!” “I cannot live without wheat bread and pasta!” “I love my one glass of wine in the evening- it’s my thing!” We’ve all been there regarding one challenge or another. It’s so
Did you know that angry outbursts are bad for your heart? In European Heart Journal: Acute Cardiovascular Care, researchers studied 313 people who had suffered from acute coronary blockages and asked them about any angry episodes that they might have had in the 48 hours before their symptoms began. They discovered a link between angry outbursts
It amazes me that many governments continue to insist that the use of pesticides on fruits and vegetables is not a harmful practice. The Health Canada website, for instance, suggests that we have little to worry about, stating: While pesticides help protect our food supply, many people are concerned about pesticides on the food they eat. Small amounts of
A Great Recipe to Modify to Suit Your Health Needs It can sometimes be tricky coming up with new recipes that leave you feeling satisfied, yet keep you on track with your vow to live a healthy lifestyle. But what I’ve found is how easy it can be to find a satisfying-looking recipe on the
Back in 2012, Consumer Reports first shocked the public by telling us that, according to their research, many varieties of rice and common processed foods made from rice (even those labelled “organic”) have unsafe levels of organic and inorganic arsenic (a carcinogen). They also stressed that children are especially at risk when eating this grain. Who would
Nature.com recently published an fascinating study on how common eczema and athlete’s foot medications might help those suffering from Multiple Sclerosis. Researchers treated mice with antifingals (miconazole) and a corticosteroids (clobetasol), and reported that these meds helped kick start their bodies’ stem cells to replace damaged brain cells. We have to ask, though, whether these
We all want to splurge once in a while, but what’s really great is that splurging does not have to involve ditching your vow to make healthy choices. Here is an awesome breakfast recipe from grokgrub.com that has the decadence of an eggs benedict, but will leave you feeling great and guilt-free. Smoked Salmon Egg Stuffed Avocado Ingredients:
Choosing a healthy diet filled with a variety of organic vegetables, grass-fed beef, wild fish, free-range organic chicken, and a good dose of healthy fats (while avoiding the high-processed carbs, sugars and additives) will do wonders in your fight against allergies. But there is also a lot you can do to your home to avoid
Is your child or teenager nagging you endlessly to buy him or her a cell phone? Perhaps they are pulling at your heartstrings, saying they will be safer with one- that they can call you any time if they need your help. Everyone wants their kids to be safe. And your being able to reach
Knowing what we now know about the growing concern of antibiotic-resistant super bugs, many of us use antibiotics only when absolutely necessary. But this strategy just isn’t enough in our fight against this rising threat to our health. Most of the antibiotics that we ingest do not come from our local doctor, but from the food we eat. Check out this
Why should we avoid eating processed breakfast cereals? There are a number of reasons: their high levels of sugar, processed carbohydrates, and preservatives to name just a few. But recently, a study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry revealed one more big reason to avoid them. In a 2 year study, scientists looked at 489 samples of
As much as our utility companies insist that smart meters are both reliable and safe, the media is reporting otherwise. If it wasn’t bad enough that we need to worry about the high levels of radiation that smart meters emit, now we have to be concerned about them being a possible fire hazard and threat to our homes’ electrical
An amazing new study came out last month in Pediatric Research that shows a possible way to help prevent babies from developing neurological disorders like ADHD and Asperger syndrome (AS) later on in life. Scientists studied 75 infants: some were given probiotics within the first 6 months of life and some received a placebo. What is incredible is that at
On March 23, 2015, the American Chemical Society (ACS) held a press conference at their 249th National Meeting & Exposition to reveal disturbing new research findings regarding the use of chlorine in wastewater treatment. Since the disposal of pharmaceuticals is not yet regulated, antibiotics currently enter our wastewater and unfortunately, re-enter our environment. Researcher, Dr.
For our anniversary, my husband and I decided to have a nice, romantic dinner at a popular restaurant in town. I was craving fish and was hoping to find wild salmon or halibut on the menu. However, instead of wild fish, the restaurant now “proudly offers Ocean Wise fish.” I was confused. What does “Ocean
For years, physicians and health care officials have warned us against consuming foods that are high in cholesterol, such as eggs and red meat: that doing so can lead to heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular diseases. Cholesterol, however, is vital to attaining and maintaining optimal health. A Harvard Health Publication describes cholesterol best as:
While undoubtedly an important life saving measure, antibiotics can also be remarkably damaging to your health. When taken regularly and for non-serious conditions, antibiotics can harm both your immune system and gut flora in immeasurable ways. North Americans, especially, are overexposed to antibiotics. This is not just simply a result of taking them to address every little cut, cough and sniffle. Surprisingly, our
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