An new trial in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine has shown benefits in thyroid hormone production for those taking Ashwagandha. The trial had participants with subclinical hypothyroidism.
Subclinical hypothyroidism is a condition where the body produces Continue reading →
Experts at Consumer Reports are warning popular fruit juices may contain harmful amounts of arsenic, cadmium and lead. Testing 45 fruit juices, from 24 national, store and private-label brands, they found elevated levels of heavy metals in nearly Continue reading →
High fiber diets have been all the rage since at least the 1980s, when a whole host of cereals touting high fiber graced the breakfast aisle of every local supermarket and raisins, prunes, oat bran and other high-fiber items promised Continue reading →
According to a new report it’s been discovered that many children under the age of 6 are using more toothpaste than they should. Fluoride in toothpaste is great for preventing gum disease, decay and cavities, but too much Continue reading →
There is a veritable wealth of gut flora and bacteria dwelling in your stomach. They aid digestion and help promote healthy, optimal functioning of your digestive systems. Although there are many beneficial bacteria out there, there are also very harmful Continue reading →
Intermittent fasting is the act of refraining from eating for specific periods of time in order to accomplish a number of different goals, whether it be weight loss, overall health or detoxing. But although it’s been a very popular method Continue reading →
A 10-minute mental exercise helps improve lower-income students’ STEM exam scores. A recent study showed that helping lower-income high school freshmen to manage their test-taking anxiety can actually lower their failure rate by half. When a student Continue reading →
There are so many weight loss products on the market and the plethora of choices can be seriously overwhelming for someone who’s been through the mill of solutions and diets that just never seem to work. The reality is there’s Continue reading →
Scientists have released a plan for a diet they say is perfect for both human beings and for the environment. While a great deal of diets focus on the health of the human body, not many factor in the Continue reading →
There are many reasons to make the effort to lose weight. For some people it can be for self esteem issues. For others it is due to medical issues, such as preventing diabetes. With diabetes, the excessive body Continue reading →
