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Unfortunately, the typical American diet is sadly devoid of fiber. And if you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from gas, constipation, and bloating the lack of fiber could be placing your health in risk.
Not eating enough fiber could be the catalyst to many serious diseases such asheart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Continue reading “Beat Constipation With Food, Not Drugs” »
(ARA) – Whether relaxing beachside on vacation, picnicking in the park or strolling through the neighborhood, warm weather offers many opportunities for outdoor fun. However, these activities can lead to dehydration, sunburn and fatigue if you’re not careful. Continue reading “Summertime Protection for Mom and Baby — Inside and Out” »
Of all the things we have to concern ourselves with, preventing “internal rust” is not likely to be on your list. However, it should be as it’s one of the most important things you can do for your health not only to stay looking and feeling younger but to avoid serious disease. Continue reading “The Amazing Health Benefits Of Antioxidants” »
Did you know that 98% of Americans have been exposed to perfluorochemicals through the water supply? What does this mean exactly?
Perfluorochemicals, or PFCs, are an industrial chemical that are persistent in humans and the environment and have been linked to endocrine disruption, reproductive toxicity, damage to the immune system and elevated risk of cancer and heart disease. Continue reading “Bad Chemistry: Exposing Health Risks of PFCs” »
Washington, DC – Volatile food markets and food insecurity contributed to the civic unrest that recently brought down Egypt’s president. To better understand the unfolding reality of global food price volatility, ActionAid (an international anti-poverty agency operating in 50 countries) and the Environmental Working Group (EWG) today released an interactive map showing which countries are at highest risk of a food crisis due to recent food price hikes. Continue reading “New Map Shows Hot Spots in Global Food Crisis” »
Last week (Jan. 31, 2011), the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans were announced Agriculture Secretary TomVilsack and Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius. The new guidelines are the federal government’s evidence-based nutritional guidance to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity through improved nutrition and physical activity. Continue reading “New Guidelines Help Make Better Food Choices” »
Federal researchers have been given the green light to pursue the effects of retinyl palmitate, a form of vitamin A found in two-fifths of U.S. sunscreens. Reseachers believe that retinyl palmitate may speed the development of skin tumors and lesions when applied to the skin in the presence of sunlight. Continue reading “Is Vitamin A in Sunscreens Dangerous?” »
“It is well known that fluoride helps prevent and even reverse the early stages of tooth decay.”
“Fluoride is not an essential nutrient and no disease has ever been linked to a fluoride deficiency. Humans can have perfectly good teeth without fluoride.”
The debate over whether fluoride is essential for healthy teeth or not has been raging for some time, but the results of a recent study about the fluoride found in our tap water has people responding. Continue reading “How Much Fluoride Is Safe In Food and Water?” »
The great thing about living in this day and age is the amount of products that now come in a “green” format. Cars, clothes, and cleaning products are all excellent examples of things you should buy green. But what are some of the other popular choices? The following is a list of five things that you should always buy green. Continue reading “5 Things You Should Always Buy Green” »
The holidays are here! They probably snuck up on you in a hurry and it’s a good bet that you still don’t have a gift for every person on your list. If you just can’t seem to find that perfect holiday gift for your child, maybe you should try thinking outside of the box with some clever and useful green holiday gifts for kids. A lot of the “standard” toys contain toxins and chemicals that may in be harmful to your child without you knowing it. Continue reading “What Toys Are Safe, Non-Toxic for Kids?” »
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