Has your doctor told you or a loved one that you need to lower your blood pressure? Before you allow your physician to put you on a blood pressure medication, try to lower your blood pressure naturally. Usually through simple lifestyle changes, you can lower your own blood pressure without the need for pharmaceutical assistance. [...]
Health Risks of High-Fructose Corn Syrup
September 28, 2010 by ·
One of the big things that I’ve learned in the recent years along my journey to improve my health, has been to read what ingredients are in the foods I eat. I’m a label reader first and foremost, checking how many calories, how much fat, and how much sodium are in the foods I buy. [...]
What are the Side Effects of Caffeine
September 21, 2010 by ·
Many people rely on caffeine to help them wake up in the morning. They also may rely of caffeine to boost their energy in the afternoon. Studies have shown that caffeine can have benefits for people who drink caffeine in moderation. It helps with muscle soreness from exercise, it provides more stamina for athletic activities, [...]
Are CFLs Dangerous?
August 27, 2010 by ·
In 2007, congress passed a new energy law that calls for incandescent bulbs to be phased out starting in 2012, and completely eliminated by 2014. Some people cheered congress’s move as a progressive, environmentally friendly decision. However, as a rule of thumb, many people don’t like change. When that change is initiated by the government, [...]
Neurological Symptoms Of Celiac Disease
August 6, 2010 by ·
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects the digestive system. This disease happens when the human body has an intolerance to gluten. Gluten is a protein that is found in many of the foods we eat, including barley, rye, and wheat. Gluten is also found in other items, such as lip balm, vitamins, and [...]
15 Poisonous Plants For Pets
August 2, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
We’re puppy-sitting in our house and found out quickly that she loves to chew on leaves and sticks. Before we just let her do her thing, we decided to do some research about what houseplants are poisonous for her. Many of us have pets in our homes that are really part of our family. Just as we [...]
Symptoms Of Low Vitamin D Levels
July 27, 2010 by ·
There are a massive amount of nutrients that people need in order to stay healthy. One of the more important vitamins that we need is vitamin D. Vitamin D is important for cell growth. Vitamin D helps to maintain the levels of calcium and phosphorus in the blood, and also helps with the body’s ability [...]
