Egg Recall Update
September 8th, 2010The recent recall of more than 380 million eggs because of Salmonella poisoning has ignited yet another nationwide debate concerning the care of farm-raised chickens. Federal officials have indicated that this recall could have been avoided if the egg producers had followed new safety rules.
Decrease Heart Failure Risk with Whole Grain Breakfasts
September 6th, 2010It is no secret that nutritionists continue to herald the health value of whole grains. Of all the benefits, perhaps the most notable is supported cardiovascular health. Studies show that a diet rich in whole grains can prevent cardiovascular disease and keep the heart running strong.
Healthier Summer Cocktails
August 31st, 2010Summer may be coming to an end, but there’s a little time left to enjoy a backyard gathering around the grill, pool or handmade bar. Just as certain foods reflect the sights and smells of summer, so too do certain cocktails. Some of these, however, are sure to blow a healthy diet and add unwanted quantities of sugar and calories.
Home Water Safety: What Toxins are In Your Water?
August 29th, 2010Is the water coming out of your tap safe to drink? Could toxins be seeping into the aquifer your city is tapped into? These questions deserve honest answers. The place to start is the Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (OGWDW), which is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the national law for safeguarding tap water in the U.S.A.
Put Calcium Back in Your Diet
August 24th, 2010You may have heard that most people are not getting enough calcium in their diet, but you might not be aware of why this is such an important factor for your health. No other mineral has a more abundant presence in your body than calcium, and there is a very good reason for that. It has an active role in the growth, development, maintenance, and reproduction of the human body in general, as well as many specific areas.
Road Trips and Exercising
August 16th, 2010You have a two week vacation scheduled – two weeks in a van traveling from state to state, seeing the sights. In the exercise world, two weeks is a long time. How can you keep yourself in shape while vacationing?
The Benefits of Fish Oil
August 14th, 2010The interest in fish oil’s benefits on human health is said to have originally begun by observing Greenland Eskimos. Despite their diet of high-fat and cholesterol rich food, they appeared healthier, with little signs of heart disease or heart complications.
Consumer V. Fast Food : In Defense of Fast Food (Part 2)
August 11th, 2010In our previous article, we looked at the consumer’s case and examined all the ways the fast food industry is setting them up for dietary failure. Now, in this article, we’ll hear the defense from the fast food industry and consider the ways the consumer is responsible.
Consumer V. Fast Food : Which is Guilty in the Obesity Epidemic? (Part 1)
August 4th, 2010Is the consumer an innocent victim of a money-hungry fast food market, or are fast food restaurants just providing what the consumer has demanded? Who’s guilty for the obesity epidemic?
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How Our Teeth Change with Age
September 8th, 2010
Just as muscles, bones and skin all age, so too do teeth. This is not surprising given the enormous amount of work they do every day. What does come as a surprise is that much of the aging attributed to teeth results from human wear and tear.
Raw Food Diet for Canine Skin Disorders
September 8th, 2010
Skin disorders have become increasingly common in household canines. According to veterinarians, skin and itch disorders are the body’s natural mechanism for removing harmful toxins. As the skin is the body’s largest organ, it is indeed responsible for releasing toxins from the body.
Egg Recall Update
September 8th, 2010
The recent recall of more than 380 million eggs because of Salmonella poisoning has ignited yet another nationwide debate concerning the care of farm-raised chickens. Federal officials have indicated that this recall could have been avoided if the egg producers had followed new safety rules.
Improv Theater as Therapy for Memory Loss
September 8th, 2010
Physicians recommend that patients with Alzheimer’s remain physically and mentally active. This is thought to help with cognitive skills retention for as long as possible. Improv theater takes that ideology two steps further.
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