I’m sure we have all been forced to lather up in sunscreen by our mothers before we are set out to go play. I remember how aggravating and embarrassing it was then, but mom always said it was necessary; little did she know it was actually harmful. The sun omits some powerful ultraviolet rays that […]
Summertime is here, and you know what that means. It’s time for some fun in the sun, but you also have to be careful, especially when it comes to pool time. We all now the associated risk of swimming is drowning, of course. But that’s not the only risk swimming poses. Of course, you have […]
We have to keep our bodies performing at their peak, or at least try. The most essential part of the body is probably the cardiovascular system. If you want anything to be performing well, you’ll have to start there. In the United States alone, over 700,000 people suffer from a heart attack every year! Almost […]
Vaccines have been a growing controversy lately. There have been more and more incidents where vaccines have caused some serious adverse side effects. There were two studied recently released that were led by Anthony Mawson, an interdisciplinary epidemiologist. The first one was published in the peer reviewed open access journal of Transnational Science. It was […]
Do you deal with high stress levels? Do you often find yourself feeling tired, or notice that you are gaining weight despite having made no changes to your diet or workout habits? The answer may come back to high cortisol levels! What is Cortisol? Cortisol is often referred to as the ‘stress hormone’ as it […]
Your sense of smell is incredibly powerful. A single smell can bring back a flood of memories of your childhood, reminding you of a weekend at the cottage, or a summer vacation in Florida. As the only one of the senses that is directly linked to the limbic system of the brain, which is known […]
Two major research groups have now released reports linking the consumption of processed meats, including bacon, ham and salami, with an increased risk of cancer. The first study was released by the World Health Organization (WHO) in October 2015, investigating the link between both processed meat and red meat consumption and 15 different types of […]
The number of different cleanse and detox options available online can be overwhelming, each claiming to be better and more effective than the last. Some lay out specific meals to follow, others promote 3 days of nothing but juice, and everything in between. Rather than struggling through 3 days of hunger, trying to satisfy yourself […]
Most recognized for being the main spice in curry, turmeric is a spice that is commonly used in Asian foods. Often used for flavoring or coloring curry powders, butters, cheese and mustards, turmeric also boasts many medical benefits. Turmeric has been found to have antioxidant, antimicrobial, choleretic, anti-inflammatory and carminative effects. It contains over 100 […]
Butts have been gathering a great deal of attention in the media these days, with a new celebrity butt causing a buzz each week. We analyze how they look, how to lose the excess fat and what we should wear, but did you know that you butt might also have something to say about your […]