Here is the link to EWG’s lists of “best” and “worst” for your home and health care. Great info!
General Health
EWG’s Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
We all have budgets and while I could argue that buying organic produce may reduce your overall health costs the point remains that organic produce costs more per pound than non-organic. EWG has just posted its list of the worst non-organic foods and the best non-organic foods. Use this information […]
Red Meat Not the Problem
All the hype about how dangerous meat is for our consumption seems to be boiling down to the obvious: processed meats are dangerous, but healthfully-raised meats do not seem to pose a threat. Imagine that. Read more here.
Hormone Disrupters and Weight Gain, Insomnia, and More
This is a nice brief overview of the impact of some hormone disrupters and their potential impact on our health. In addition to cosmetics, excessive exercise, sugar consumption, medications, and pH, many household products contain hormone disrupters. Notorious are dryer sheets and air “fresheners”–from sprays to plug-ins. Please discard these!! […]
Insomnia? Check Your Breathing . . .
Research is showing a link between waking during the night and having a “breathing event”, and not only sleep apnea. It may be due to allergies, congestion, etc. A simple nasal rinse (Neti pot with sterile saline solution) before bed may be all it takes. If you suspect breathing difficulties, […]
Omega-6 Fatty Acids Linked with Higher Rates of Death
So happy to be able to post this latest report from MedScape Today News. Here’s a couple of quotes: ” Substituting dietary linoleic acid in place of saturated fats increased the rates of death from all causes, coronary heart disease, and cardiovascular disease. ” “There is currently no clinical trial […]
Healthy Habits Linked to Better Memory
This seems obvious, but good news none-the-less! AANP – Lower Risk Of Memory Problems Linked To Number Of Healthy Behaviors – (Monday, June 03, 2013)–Researchers report that the number of positive behaviors an individual adopts is associated with a lower risk of mild memory complaints. (Healthy behaviors have long been linked to […]
Cocoa to Improve Mood!
Seems obvious to those that love chocolate, but research is even showing that cocoa does indeed seem to improve mood! Keep in mind that the research is done on the cocoa polyphenols–not drugstore candy bars. My current fave chocolate bar treats are by Stirs the Soul (but avoid those that […]
Ginger May Boost Asthma Treatments
The health benefits of ginger are expanding! If you suffer from asthma, please consider adding ginger to your diet and/or supplement regime. This article explains more!
Clay for MRSA
MRSA is becoming increasingly difficult to treat. Those with MRSA skin infections that have gone to MD’s are given high potency antibiotics, advised to apply heat and to take baths in bleach water. Unfortunately, MRSA is resistant to many antibiotics, the heat applications seem to SPREAD the infection as opposed […]
