With more than 7,000 current worldwide patents, Monsanto inarguably has the greatest stronghold on the global food supply. On their website, the company says that they have a “very clear and principled code of conduct – one we...
Why You Should Consume Cranberries Beyond the Holiday Season It’s traditionally common to include some form of cranberry offering as a side dish with Thanksgiving dinners, along with turkey or turkey substitutes and stuffing. Ironically, it just...
If you have diabetes — or would like to prevent the disease altogether — current research has added yet another reason to keep blood sugar levels in check: heightened risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. By identifying the toxic byproducts...
Do you shake at the knees in front of an audience, worry about what the future may hold, or cancel engagements at the last minute because you just can’t go through with them? You’re not alone. Anxiety or panic attacks affect everyone at some stage...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 11% of American children between the ages of 4 and 17 have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as of 2011. However, if you ask the...
Mantis shrimp are pretty much the superheroes of the crustacean world. Not only can they deliver a crazy powerful punch with their front claws, but their incredible eyes can actually see cancer, even before symptoms appear. Now researchers are...
As growing global jellyfish populations continue to threaten underwater infrastructure, an Israeli company is proposing an innovate use for jellyfish flesh. This summer, many beachgoers around the US endured an increasingly icky phenomenon: waters...
Our children are the first generation in history to grow up in a world where the internet has always existed. Many of them know how to work an iPhone before they can talk. They may give you a quizzical look when you talk about things like VCRs,...
Empty calories are a healthy person’s nemesis. With so many tasty and nutritious beverages in the world, why would anyone want to waste calories (and money) on sugary, health-compromising sodas when there are so many alternatives? Coconut water has...
Sometimes called a German Turnip, kohlrabi is a round tuber veggie in the same family that has produced broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage. It has a tough as nails exterior, but once you discover what is inside, you'll be hooked! Their taste...
Ayurveda, which literally means “the knowledge of life,” is the traditional healing science of India. Viewing disease as the natural end result of living out of harmony with our environment, Ayurveda emphasizes reestablishing harmony and balance as...
The treatment of the body using chi has been around for a very long time. One of the first written accounts describing meridians as channels of energy was discovered in a Han dynasty (206BC – 220AD) tomb in Hunan, China; 8000 year old stone...
Chemicals previously used as inert ingredients in pesticide formulations have been detected in a wide range of North American wildlife species, according to research published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology. The compounds,...
By Jason Lauritzen - Light is a ubiquitous health variable that few understand and many dismiss. Why does light deserve our attention? Consider this: every cell in your body is tied to CLOCK genes. The name fits these genes — they...
Sometimes foods that are healthy don't always appeal to a large number of people. Blueberries are an exception, however - they are both delicious and nutritious. Blueberries are truly one of the great superfoods for so many reasons. Although they...
