27 Oct 2014
Is Your Home Making You Sick?
You avoid people with colds or the flu. You wash your hands anytime you are around someone who sneezes or coughs. You try your best to stay well by avoiding contact with those who are sick. Is this enough? What about your home? Are you as diligent with the care of your home as you
27 Oct 2014
A Decade after the Hybrid Car Went Main Stream
Hybrid Cars are now common around the world. Virtually every manufacturer offers hybrid gas and electric vehicles, and in recent years plug in electric vehicles have become common place as well with cities all over the US offering “charging Stations”. While first introduced in 1999 in the US (the Honda Insight), it was not until
27 Oct 2014
10 Best Herbs for a Healthy Pancreas
Many people are not even sure of what their pancreas does, but its role in the body is very important and its job is twofold: it produces enzymes which helps the digestive system to break down fats and it also produces insulin, a hormone which allows the body to regulate blood sugar levels. Thus, it
27 Oct 2014
8 Superfoods to Curb Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is a serious problem for many adults: often centered in the muscles or the nerves, it can bring on fatigue, sleeping problems, and even emotional issues like depression. People with this problem often seek the help of medical specialists and frequently have special exercises and/or analgesics to help control this. Dietary management is
27 Oct 2014
5 Recipes to Help You Lose Weight
One of the more difficult aspects of dieting can be feeing deprived of foods that you enjoy. This feeling can lead to cheating on your diet, overeating or indulging in foods that are not very good for you. However, if you have delicious healthy recipes to choose from for your menu, this feeling of deprivation
27 Oct 2014
6 Ways to Protect Your Teeth and Gums
We all have plaque, which is made up of hundreds of bacteria. When we do not remove these bacteria it causes the breakdown of gum tissue. It breaks down the bone, in the mouth, in your teeth and jaw. This happens when bacteria is allowed to grow for a long time called Periodontitis. Do you
27 Oct 2014
Broken heart syndrome affects many people
Broken heart syndrome is a condition in which extreme stress can lead to heart muscle failure. The failure is severe, but often short-term. This condition, also known as stress cardiomyopathy, usually affects postmenopausal women and is typically triggered by a profoundly stressful event, such as a break-up, domestic abuse or the unexpected death of a
27 Oct 2014
5 Essential Oils to Keep at Home
Most people associate essential oils with the soap and perfume industry or aromatherapy practitioners. It is true that essential oils are used in perfumes and other personal care products because of their ability to make the underarms less offensive and to enhance mood. However, essential oils have a high number of benefits ranging from garden
27 Oct 2014
Do Whey Protein and Milk Cause Acne?
Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States. And really, that shouldn’t come as any surprise, as almost everyone has experienced it at some point in their lives, usually during puberty and adolescence. Causes of Acne Acne is caused when hair follicles are plugged or clogged with oil and dead skin cells,
27 Oct 2014
7 Amazing Health Benefits of Coconut
Coconuts are an excellent source of nutrition and have healthful meat, juice, and oil. The oil is arguably the most nutritious and has many health benefits. Coconut oil is over 90% saturated fat and has antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti fungal properties. Here are top 7 health benefits of coconut 1. Boost energy level Feeling tired
