High-Fructose Corn Syrup Now Marketed Under This Innocent-Sounding Name
Big food has made many attempts in the past to trick consumers and rename harmful ingredients. One of these ingredients is high fructose corn syrup. High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has had many different names, including fructose, corn syrup, corn sugar, isoglucose, and glucose syrup. And these are just a few of the many names used to cover up this dangerous...
Migraine Pain? Here Are the Best and Worst Foods
Food can be your friend or your foe. Particularly for migraineurs, food can be a serious trigger for a headache, or it can bring a blessed relief from pain. Here is a look at the best and worst foods for migraine sufferers. Best foods Unfortunately, there are far more foods that can be migraine triggers than there are to help prevent...
10 Whole Foods That Act as Natural Laxatives
One of the most common of health complaints has to do with irregular bowel movements and poor digestion. In a world where processed foods and sugary foods are more available and widely consumed than ever, it’s no coincidence that our food intake has negatively impacted our digestive systems. But instead of taking harsh laxatives that actually hurt your body and...
Disinfect With Cinnamon — and Other Great Uses for This Ancient Spice
At a time when Americans are so obsessed the spread of germs, sanitizers and disinfectants have become staples in every home. The problem is, many of these antibacterial products contribute to antibiotic-resistant bacteria — a growing problem. So, research is now looking at alternative ways to disinfect. Cinnamon has been used for thousands of years to preserve food, and...
4 Cayenne Pepper Remedies For Headaches, Toothaches And More
o achieve holistic health and wellness, there are often major paradigm shifts that need to be made. Food staples that need to be completely abolished, deeply ingrained habits that need to be overcome, and weird or wacky new foods and supplements that need to be introduced. Luckily, cayenne pepper is not one of those shifts. Cayenne pepper is a classic...
13 Lemon Remedies That Work
Based on my passion for writing, I have met many interesting people who have expressed some pretty forward-thinking ideas and concepts. One woman, in particular, focused on how you can overcome cancer by changing your lifestyle — something which she successfully did. Until I met her, I viewed a lemon as just a lemon. It was a fruit that I...
Pain Relieving Lemon, Turmeric, Coconut Oil Tea
It’s a great idea to use all-natural remedies wherever possible. After all, the possible side effects of over-the-counter pain relievers can be frightening. Long-term use can even be dangerous. That’s why being able to quickly whip up this pain relief tea is a great comfort. With this recipe, I know I am treating my pain in a natural way...
If You Have Arthritis Pain, Eat These 6 Ingredients For Breakfast
The majority of people will experience arthritis pain at some point in their lives — even before becoming a senior! Arthritis is inflammation within the joints. Each year, an estimated 54.4 million U.S. adults are told by a doctor that they have some form of arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To put a futuristic...
Boost Your Memory By Eating One Of These Nuts
Does forgetting birthdays, anniversaries or where you’ve placed your car keys drive you to drink? Maybe you should try a handful of nuts instead. Do you want to sleep better, be more mindful or retain information better? Well, it turns out eating nuts can help that too. Research tells us that nuts help reduce the risk factors for many chronic...
Healthy Chocolate Made with Superfoods? You Bet!
Healthy chocolate? Absolutely yes please. Chocolate is high in magnesium, a mineral in which 68 percent of us are deficient. Magnesium helps maintain muscles, nerve function, heart health, bone density and the immune system. In fact, chocolate cravings can be an indicator of iron deficiency in pregnant women. This warning system can help prevent anemia, which can be passed down to the...
