By dr. susai If you are an avid viewer of cooking shows, you know that olive oil is a staple in most top chefs’ creations. Cooking connoisseurs enjoy using this oil because of the unique flavor it brings to food. Olive oil is made from olives, most of which originate from the Mediterranean region. People in this region are revered for their longevity and their luscious hair and skin. This may be because olive oil is a staple in their diets. As more people are starting to realize the overall health benefits of olive oil, its use is growing in
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By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Earlier this month, the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced a $3.2-million campaign to save “beleaguered” Monarch butterflies.1 As recently as 1996, there were close to 1 billion monarchs across the US. Today, their numbers have dwindled by 90 percent. The crux of their campaign is restoring and enhancing monarch habitat, as habitat loss due to agricultural practices has played a role in their demise. More than 200,000 acres of habitat is slated to be restored for monarchs while the program is …read more Read more here: mercola
By Jane Hurst We only get one body, so it is important that we take care of it. But, it can be difficult to get, and stay motivated, and there are times when we all need a bit of motivation or inspiration. Both can come in the form of some great apps for the iPhone. When you sell your iPhone and get the latest model, be sure to take advantage of these health and fitness apps. 1. Traffic Light Food Tracker This app compares packaged food according to salt, sugar, and fat content per 100 grams. You will see color-coded
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By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Unless you live in some remote wilderness, you’re likely being exposed to a wide variety of chemicals on a daily basis that can compromise your health. One class of chemicals that have become ubiquitous in the US is flame retardants. In the 1970s, the US implemented fire safety standards that led to more and more products adopting the use of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) to meet the stringent regulations. PBDEs have a molecular structure similar to that of banned PCBs, the latter of which have been linked to cancer, reproductive problems, and impaired fetal
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By admin by Michelle Schoffro – Care2.com Not only are sweet potatoes readily available, inexpensive, and delicious, they have many other benefits for your health. Top 9 Health Benefits Of Sweet Potatoes: 1. Sweet potatoes are high in vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 helps reduce the chemical homocysteine in our bodies. Homocysteine has been linked with degenerative diseases, […] The post Top 9 Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes appeared first on Underground Health. …read more Read more here: undergroundhealth.com
By Michael Greger M.D. …read more Read more here: nutritionfacts.org
Overall diet quality worsened across the world even as consumption of healthier foods increased in many countries, according to a new global report of dietary patterns. …read more Read more here: Prevent Disease
By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Depression is a very serious health problem and can be terminal, as up to 30,000 people who are depressed commit suicide every year. But are antidepressants the best approach? Contrary to popular belief, there are safer—and oftentimes far more effective—alternatives to the drug route, as explained here by Dr. Hyla Cass, a practicing psychiatrist who uses integrative medicine. Dr. Cass appears regularly on TV and radio shows, and is an associate editor of Total Health Magazine. She also serves on the boards of California Citizens for Health and the American College for Advancement in
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By Melanie Grimes The more muscles in your body, the more calories you will burn. Strength training with weights or other muscle building exercise turns your body into a calorie-burning furnace. Muscle burns more calories than fat, so converting fat to tissue via exercise is the best way to boost your metabolsim. Interval training has been found to burn the most calories quickly. EAT MORE PROTEIN When you eat, you create “dietary-induced thermogenesis” – this is the heat your body creates during digestion. The best way to increase metabolism is by increasing exercise and building muscle mass. Add protein-rich foods
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By admin By Dr. Mercola – Mercola.com Cauliflower is a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables, often overshadowed by its green cousin broccoli. This is one vegetable that deserves a regular rotation in your diet, however, as it contains an impressive array of nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other phytochemicals. Adding to cauliflower’s appeal is […] The post Top Health Benefits of Cauliflower appeared first on Underground Health. …read more Read more here: undergroundhealth.com
By Michael Greger M.D. …read more Read more here: nutritionfacts.org
By noreply@blogger.com (Activist) By Dana Sullivan What’s wrong with skipping breakfast (or any other meal) if I’m not hungry? When you wake up in the morning you’ve probably gone about 11 hours without eating, and since your body uses calories as fuel, you’ll need to refill your tank right away. While it’s tough for your body to get going when you’re running on empty, skipping breakfast is even harder on your brain. Most of the cells in your body can store energy up for lean times, but your brain cells need a constant supply of carbohydrates to function, and your
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By Erica Aloe vera plant is a non-toxin, succulent plant which store water in their fleshy leaves and its succulence allow this juicy plant to survive in areas of low natural rainfall. There are many Aloe vera benefits from health to nutrition, from acne treatment to skin care. Aloe vera plant is widely grown as an ornamental plant; however it is equally popular as medicinal plant due to several Aloe vera uses and every person should use it twice in a week. Skin Care Brighten skin, Aloe can decrease pigmentation and dark spots. Make skin new again with an exfoliating,
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By Herw Diabetes has grown to “epidemic” proportions and the latest statistics revealed by the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) state that 25.8 million Americans have diabetes. Also, research from the ADA shows that 79 million Americans have pre-diabetes, which is 25% of the US population! And while millions of people across the world rely on these drugs to control their diabetes, it turns out that these drugs may actually be doing more harm than good — particularly in adults older than 50. Diabetes drugs are the preferred option of doctors and patients because — let’s face it —
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“One of the 11 rituals is simple meditation however as a Christian I would spend that time instead on praising the Lord. It’s a great way to get God involved in all your activities for the day, try it!” Admin We live in busy times when most of us have to work around 40 hours a week. In order to lead this kind of lifestyle, one should sort their time and energy properly throughout the whole day. Healthy morning rituals can really have a positive impact on the way you spend your day. Not everyone realizes that what you do
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By Christina Sarich If you are worried about GMO sugar beets, corn, or soy, you should think again when it comes to steeping your favorite cup of tea. Herbs like spearmint or peppermint are allowed 100 times higher the levels of glyphosate than some GM foods, and the first time pesticides are washed off of these herbs is often in your cup. According to Peter Goggi, a spokesman for The Tea Association of the USA, the amount of commercial pesticide in your cup is “a very low amount,” but recent research into some samples taken of various tea brands says
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By Sayer Ji Millions take toxic cholesterol and blood pressure lowering drugs that may do nothing to reduce heart disease specific mortality. Pomegranate juice, on the other hand, actually reverses underlying pathologies of the cardiovascular system that lead to bypass surgeries and heart attacks. read more …read more Read more here: Green Med info
By admin by Margaret Badore – Treehugger.com You may have heard of the “Dirty Dozen,” the Environmental Working Group’s annual list of the produce items with highest concentrations of pesticide residue. The list is made by analyzing data from U.S. Department of Agriculture, which regularly tests for residue. The dirty list hasn’t changed much in a few […] The post Want to avoid toxins on your food? Shop the “Clean Fifteen” appeared first on Underground Health. …read more Read more here: undergroundhealth.com
Until a few years ago, honey and lemon drinks were something I bought in a packet from the chemist when in the death-throes of a full blown flu.Naturally, those little packets didn’t help much, so I was skeptical when I started this whole crazy challenge. Of course, drinking real lemon juice and proper honey in warm water is a totally different experience, and with all the hype around it I embarked on a 12 month quest to see if it really was as miraculous as the trend says. I am pleased to report I am thoroughly converted, and here is
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There is a lot of debate as to what is the cause, or better yet, causes of autism. This post isn’t intended to cover all of the variables which fuel autism. It is intended to provide the reader with an understanding of chief mechanisms related to how consumption of Monsanto’s RoundUp, by way of consuming genetically modified corn, soy, canola oil, sugar beets, or any other “RoundUp ready” crop, as well as vaccines may fuel microglial activation, a leading factor in all neurodegenerative conditions, including autism, Alzheimer’s, ALS, Parkinson’s, non-situational depression, and virtually all forms of chronic illness. …read more
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By admin by Melissa Breyer – Treehugger.com Houseplants have been going in and out of vogue ever since the early Greeks and Romans starting bringing their plants in from the outdoors. The Victorians loved their potted palms and the 70s wouldn’t have been the same without ferns and spider plants … everywhere. Current style dictates a lighter […] The post 5 Health Benefits of Houseplants appeared first on Underground Health. …read more Read more here: undergroundhealth.com
By Christina Sarich Poland’s largest farmer uprising ever has occurred as convoys of tractors took to the roads recently in protest of GMO infiltration and land grabs by biotech and Big Ag corporations. More than 150 farmers blocked roadways and held numerous demonstrations in order to bring attention to the important issue of food sovereignty in Poland. Their focus is a ban on GMOs and a restoration of small farmer’s rights after decades of oppressive health and safety regulations which take rights away from small farms and give them to mono-cropping, poisoning Big Ag mega-companies. The farmers have been stalwart
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Fruit Roll-ups are a popular snack made famous by General Mills and distributed by the Betty Crocker brand. They’ve been heavily marketed to children since the 1980s using tag lines such as “real fruit and fun.” Unfortunately, the manufacturer’s play on words are very deceptive to the consumer and there’s nothing “real” inside the snack. General Mills lost its motion to dismiss a lawsuit with claims the company deceived consumers about the fruit content in Fruit Roll-Ups. A closer look at the ingredients lends support to claims by critics that the snack is nothing but processed sugar. Here’s an easy
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By Debi Elison-Warsat You probably know by now that your phone exposes you to radiation. But, is your cell phone one of the worst?According to a study conducted by the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel, in as short a period as 10 minutes, a cell phone can trigger changes on the brain linked to cell division and cancer. Some healthy ailments have already theoretically been attributed to high cell phone usage including increased headache, high blood pressure, Alzheimer’s disease, and of course cancer.“As of now, with only 10-12 years exposure, and use increasing dramatically, there is a concern of
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By noreply@blogger.com (Activist) By Dave Mihalovic, Prevent DiseaseHistory is being made on how the world is responding to vaccination. Even long-term health professionals are refusing to vaccinate themselves in the face of continued injury and death being caused by the practice. Almost half of healthcare professionals are now refusing to vaccinate and children’s uptake for HPV, influenza, chicken pox and many other vaccines are reaching historic lows as the awakening spans across the planet. One thing is for sure–those who have stopped vaccinating will never start vaccinating again. So the challenge for the pharmaceutical industrial complex is now aggressively …read
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By greenmedinfo The Root Cause of Inflammation Dr. Stephanie Seneff walks through the complex biological paths that she says supports the body’s circulatory system. Find out what she thinks could be the root cause of inflammation and so many of today’s common diseases. Contributor: Seneff, Stephanie Dr. Source: iHealthTube The post The Root Cause of Inflammation and Other Modern Diseases appeared first on GreenMedTV. read more …read more Read more here: Green Med info
At 115 and three months, Italy’s Emma Morano is the oldest person in Europe and the fifth oldest in the world. She eats two or three raw eggs a day and has stayed single for most of her life. Today, she still lives alone. ‘I didn’t want to be dominated by anyone,’ she said. …read more Read more here: Prevent Disease