Disease Prevention

Uses of colloidal silver

Uses of colloidal silver

Since ancient Greek and Roman times, colloidal silver has been utilized for its antimicrobial properties to preserve food and to treat medical conditions. Because of the wave of synthetic medicine, colloidal silver started to lose its popularity. As antibiotics have begun to receive a bad reputation, supplements like colloidal silver […]

by January 25, 2014
List of products containing Sucralose

List of products containing Sucralose

There has been so much controversy surrounding artificial sweeteners and Splenda is no exception. Its slogan “Made from sugar, so it tastes like sugar has changed” after the company was sued and  became: “Just What’s Good — it’s made from sugar. It tastes like sugar. But it’s not sugar.” Sucralose […]

by January 21, 2014
A list of GMO-free food companies

A list of GMO-free food companies

What is GMO? GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism and is defined as “an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.” The technique used to create GMOs is called recombinant DNA. DNA molecules from different organisms are combined to create one molecule of DNA, and are […]

by December 29, 2013
New study shows bee venom kills HIV

New study shows bee venom kills HIV

We owe so much to our bees. A recent study shows another reason to thank them. A team of researchers at Washington University in St. Louis discovered bee venom contains a toxin called “melittin” may help kill the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). It seems to work by puncturing the protective […]

by October 27, 2013
Is the flu shot more dangerous than the flu?

Is the flu shot more dangerous than the flu?

Flu shots have been hailed as a responsible and crucial way to protect yourself from the flu. This is an idea that has been well accepted by society today. But could the flu shot actually be harming you? Could it be more dangerous than the flu itself? Here are some […]

by October 26, 2013
New study shows turmeric kills multiple myeloma cells

New study shows turmeric kills multiple myeloma cells

We have seen how turmeric, often called the “Indian solid gold” is a superstar spice when it comes to its healing powers. Turmeric is one the most researched plants in the world.  Its medicinal properties have been the subject of over 6000 peer-reviewed and published biomedical studies. It is armed with antioxidant […]

by October 22, 2013
Drinking coffee linked to liver health

Drinking coffee linked to liver health

Who doesn’t love the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the early morning? America has had a real love affair with coffee for as long as we can remember. It awakens the mind, keeps us alert, and just seems to make our day a little better. Many of us may […]

by September 4, 2013
The dangers of Splenda

The dangers of Splenda

There has been so much controversy surrounding artificial sweeteners and Splenda is no exception. So we have what done some research and have gathered what you need to know about Splenda. What  are the dangers of Splenda? Its slogan “Made from sugar, so it tastes like sugar has changed” after […]

by September 3, 2013