The average American stands to consume up to 2,769 calories this Super Bowl Sunday. Intimidated by that number, we scoured some of our favorite food blogs and found some delicious nutrient-dense alternatives to the standard high-calorie “chips and dips.” Read more »
The verdict is in! Honey-a-day keeps the doctor away. While this might sound like the old wives tale of an apple a day (which helps with digestion and elimination), honey acts in numerous ways to support your immune system. Read more »
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that children’s immune systems aren’t developing optimally due to exposure to perfluorinted compounds (PFCs), which are chemicals found in non-stick coatings, stain-resistant fabrics and some food packaging. Read more »
Making the decision to go vegan or vegetarian can be a much bigger challenge than you might think. If done incorrectly, a vegan diet can lead to serious nutritional deficiencies, such as low B12, low iron and/or protein deficiencies. Read more »
Have you seen McDonald’s new advertising campaign trying to tell the “farm to fork” story behind their food? Have any of the ads made you see McDonald’s in a new light? Well, in case you fell for it… Read more »
Many studies show that infertility is a rising worldwide epidemic. But there’s good scientific news too. Many studies show the epidemic can be treated naturally with nutrition. Read more »
I began my journey as a student of natural health at the age of 11, when I decided that I wanted to be a vegetarian. To be honest, I’m not sure I knew what my motives in this decision were, aside from a general feeling that I did not want to eat meat. Read more »
New research published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology states that the air we breathe while indoors is actually more detrimental to our health than the pollution outside. Read more »
Ever wanted to make your own chocolate chip cookie cake? If so you will love this recipe. This cake is super easy to make and a crowd-pleaser. We made this cake gluten-free, but can be made with any flours you prefer to bake with. Read more »
Around 1999, the pharmaceutical industry adopted a new strategy in its advertising efforts: direct-to-consumer advertising, which involves selling drugs — and the diseases they’re designed to treat — directly to consumers. Read more »
Winter is a season dreaded by many. From the snow to the freezing cold to the ongoing sicknesses, winter brings numerous things to dislike. For many, it is a period of depressed mood and activity level brought on by the reduced amount of sunlight. Read more »
Zinc is an essential mineral known to improve skin tone, aid wound healing, fight cancer and shorten the length of the common cold. Researchers publishing in the journal Neuron now identify the crucial role this supernutrient plays in support of memory formation and cognitive stability. Read more »
As I write this article, I’m working at my “stand-up” desk. It’s nothing fancy and wasn’t expensive. I just placed cinder blocks under the legs of my regular desk – a total investment of $10. It’s been over a year now of standing – all day, every day at work – and I’ve never felt better. Read more »
Did you know that bitters were first created by a physician for the purpose of curing sea sickness and stomach disorders? Some are surprised to learn it was formulated to be medicinal since nowadays, bitters are more commonly known as a key ingredient in many tasty libations. Read more »
A new study indicates that fluoride exposure may be a factor in the current epidemic of cardiovascular disease. The study shows a strong correlation between coronary fluoride uptake value and calcification in the arterial walls in patients with cardiovascular disease. Read more »
New research may affect millions of women who undergo regular screenings for osteoporosis. The study published in the New England Journal of Medicine indicates that if an initial bone scan does not reveal a major problem, many women can wait 15 years before being retested. Read more »
As you may or may not know, your tax dollars are used to fund medical research conducted through the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Since 2009, all of the findings gleaned from these federally funded studies have been available free to the public on the National Library of Medicine’s website. Read more »
Are you addicted to sugar? Take Dr. T’s quiz to discover what type of sugar addict you are. Then, check out his book, Beat Sugar Addiction Now!, to learn how to address the problem so that you can gain control over cravings, experience better health and have more energy. Read more »
Too often, some of the simplest truths are regarded as “cliché” and overlooked, despite the fact that they have great meaning and can help us reflect on life. Read more »
According to a new study, children having low levels of vitamin D show a greater likelihood of suffering from depression, and kids with the highest levels of the vitamin have a 10 percent reduced risk of developing the mental disorder. Read more »
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