It’s hard to know what is the best cookware for your health. When I was first married, cooking in aluminum pans was a hot topic. Aluminum use was linked to Alzheimer’s disease, they said. More recently, the topic of using Teflon coated skillets has been in the news. Teflon use is linked to cancer, they [...]
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This is a video from a few years ago by Dr. Mercola, but it is still a good and friendly reminder about how important getting sun exposure is! Enjoy! [tentblogger-youtube vpifXPOmjis]
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Top of the summer season’s questions and one of the most controversial, is can a natural approach to sun exposure be safe? This is a tough question to answer – start doing your research and the deeper you go, you’ll find a plethora of conflicting information and a minefield of scientific gobbledygook. Holistic approach, anyone? [...]
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Safe sun exposure in the modern age is generally accepted to include the application of sun screens or blocks with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15+. As our awareness of the potentially harmful nature of some cosmetic ingredients grows, so does an ever increasing amount of natural and organic labelled sun screen products become [...]
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Melatonin is a hormone which is naturally produced by the body. It is an antioxidant that helps to protect the body from free radicals. Free radicals can change cell structure and lead to life threatening diseases such as cancer. In addition, melatonin helps to regulate your body clock and is frequently used to treat insomnia. [...]
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The following is a guest post from Lloyd Burrell who became very electrosensitive in 2002, he was only a moderate cell phone user. Lloyd now likes to share his experiences and insights on living a healthy life in an electromagnetic world on his own EMF radiation protection website. Download his free report to learn the [...]
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I just stumbled on this great 15 minute video by Dr Mercola about water sources and how you can make whatever water safe for drinking, and bathing, etc. He does a great job explaining just about all aspects of it and goes into a lot of detail of what types of water-filtration systems you want, [...]
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Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) is a small perennial shrub that is reputed to have many valuable health benefits. Although scientific research is often sketchy on the “proven” health benefits of bilberry, one recent study conducted at an Italian University indicates that bilberry extract may actually help to prevent eye conditions such as glaucoma. About the Plant [...]
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What Is Kefir? Kefir is a fermented milk product that health nuts love. It can be made from any type of milk, including: Cow milk Goat milk Sheep milk Soy or rice milk Like a drinkable yogurt, kefir is slightly tart, very creamy, and contains naturally-occurring bacteria and yeasts that give kefir its superior health [...]
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Peppers are more than just a colorful addition to salad and stir fry. Peppers of all varieties — sweet bell peppers and hot peppers alike — are very nutritious, adding much-needed vitamins and compounds to your diet. Below, you’ll find a detailed explanation of the health benefits peppers offer, along with a stuffed green peppers [...]
The world of tea is massive. The many varieties of tea can be overwhelming. The main types of tea are white, green, oolong, and black. You also have organic and herbal teas. Teas can contain caffeine or they can be caffeine free. But, there is no doubt. There’s nothing better than a hot cup of [...]
It’s important to get several servings of vegetables in our diet each day. There are so many types of vegetables available that it can be hard to keep track of them all. There are some vegetables that we rarely think about. People usually go for the more common vegetables like green beans, broccoli, carrots, and [...]
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