Research is bearing out what has been generally known about ginseng–that it helps fight fatigue. This article primarily discusses its benefits for those fighting cancer, but it has been used for other causes of fatigue as well. First check with your doctor to assess for underlying causes of fatigue.
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Healthy Choices for Your Brain
Yes, chocolate is on the list of foods that are good for the brain! I agree with their other recommendations, too, except to limit grains in general. Click here.
Antibacterial and Preservatives in Toiletries Linked with Allergies
This article reports that exposure to antibiotics and preservatives is associated with increased risk for allergies. One antibiotic ingredient is triclosan–a common antibiotic in toothpaste. Please read here.
Long-term Effect of Salt and High Blood Pressure
We all have heard that salt consumption may increase your blood pressure–this occurs via water-retention in susceptible individuals. New research, though, is finding that long-term consumption of salty foods actually damages the blood vessels. Researchers know that damaged blood vessels are associated with hypertension (high blood pressure). If this occurs, […]
Pitted Fruits May Help Reduce Risk of Heart Disease and Diabetes
Including nectarines, peaches and plums in your may help reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Read more here.
Enjoy Your Salad–Including the Salad Dressing
Love this report that healthy oils actually help us absorb more nutrition from our vegetables. So include olive oil and maybe a little butter with your next salad!
Produce Choices
Here’s EWG‘s latest posting of the “Dirty Dozen” most-contaminated foods. Great information when trying to balance grocery choices!!
Our Choices Impact More Than We Might Think
Sad information on the state of the Columbia River–and there IS something we can do about it. Every time you choose natural products instead of chemicals (from shampoo to cleaning supplies to foods), your healthier choices benefit “down-stream”, too–literally. Click here for the article.
Clear Out Those Mothballs–Literally!
Naphthalene–a component in mothballs–is associated with an increased risk of cancer. Read more here to see other sources of this chemical; and get rid of any remaining mothballs, too!
Pregnant? Quit smoking . . .
A link has now been reported between smoking during pregnancy and a deadly condition in newborns. Necrotizing enterocolitis is a condition which causes destruction of the lining of the intestines. Just another of many reasons to quit smoking. Read more here.
