A recent study by the American Diabetic Association indicated that there is a link between a bigger waist line and drinking diet soda. The study showed that over a ten year period people that drank diet soda on a daily basis had waist lines that expanded 70% more than people that did not drink diet soda…
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As parents and caregivers we try to protect our children from anything that can harm them, physically or psychologically. However, in today’s world that’s not always possible. The recent events in Newtown, Ct really brings that home. The trauma of such horrific events can affect not only the surviving children of the school but the children in the community and across the country…
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It stands to reason that herbalists would feel vindicated after so many years of being snubbed by the FDA and looked down upon by a medical establishment that reveres pharmaceuticals as a superior treatment for patients. However, the opposite is true. FDA approval of drugs like Fulyzaq and Veregen could spell more trouble for an industry which is already under attack by regulators…
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The New Year isn’t just a time for breaking “bad” habits it’s also a time when people think about their future and starting new healthier habits. However, just like those that begin the New Year determined to stop that “bad” habit many are unsuccessful…
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When Trans Fat first appeared about 100 years ago they appeared to be a great addition to the food industry. Not only did they improve the flavor and texture of foods they also prolonged the shelf life of numerous processed foods ranging from cookies and cakes to frozen pizzas. Unfortunately, later scientists discovered that Trans fats are also a health risk…
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‘Tis the season, the temperatures are dropping and you’re all bundled up in your long johns, wool sweater, warm coat and scarf, but you’ve still got a cold and are all stuffed up. Or is it a cold? Many people start sniffling and sneezing soon after the temperatures drop, They’re staying inside out of the cold and bundling up when they go out and there’s no pollen…
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The flu has hit early and hard this year with five deaths already being reported. Flu season in the US is usually in January and February, however, the CDC reports that 48 states have already reported cases of the flu. Some states are reporting near peak number of cases…
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Athletes, or currently more specifically football players, have made the news again because of alcohol use. Alcohol is “the most widely abused drug in the world”. It is the substance most abused by all athletes ranging from Jr. high all the way through to the professional level…
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