Healthy Living

Government confirms vegan diet is healthier and better for environment

Government confirms vegan diet is healthier and better for environment

The latest government report confirms that a vegan diet is healthier and better for the environment. The 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s report states that Americans should be eating more plant-based foods and less animal-based foods. The committee also confirmed that a vegan lifestyle is also better for the environment, […]

by April 25, 2015
Greywater systems could help fix California’s drought

Greywater systems could help fix California’s drought

California is now facing one of the worst droughts ever recorded. The California government reports that Governor Brown has declared a State of Emergency and has “directed state officials to take all necessary actions to prepare for water shortages.” There are many ways to cut down on water consumption, including […]

by April 22, 2015
3 natural treatments for Helicobacter Pylori Infection

3 natural treatments for Helicobacter Pylori Infection

Helicobacter Pylori is a type of bacteria that live in the digestive tract. This bacteria can cause ulcers, which are sores in the stomach lining or the small intestine. It has even been shown to cause gastric cancer in some cases. “Modern treatment for H. pylori infection focuses on total eradication using […]

by April 20, 2015
Mushrooms boost the immune system

Mushrooms boost the immune system

The immune support benefits of eating shiitake mushrooms are well documented. These mushrooms contain compounds called polysaccharides, which help jump-start the immune system, according to previous research published in the Nutrition Journal. Now, more promising evidence from a University of Florida study confirms that shiitake mushrooms boost the immune system. […]

by April 19, 2015
Soda is linked to cancer

Soda is linked to cancer

Soda has been shown to increase weight gain, and the high fructose corn syrup and aspartame have both shown detrimental health effects. New research from Consumer Reports now shows that soda is linked to cancer. The chemical in soda that has shown possible cancer-causing effects is called 4-methylimidazole (4-MeI), which […]

by April 18, 2015
Lack of sleep increases Alzheimer’s risk

Lack of sleep increases Alzheimer’s risk

Research from the University of Rochester Medical Center shows that lack of sleep increases Alzheimer’s risk, because sleep is when the brain gets rid of toxic waste. Sleep deprivation has become an epidemic. The National Health Interview Survey shows that: “Nearly 30% of adults reported an average of ≤6 hours […]

by April 13, 2015
Daily TV increases diabetes risk

Daily TV increases diabetes risk

Daily TV increases diabetes risk, according to new research from the European Association for the Study of Diabetes. Each hour daily spent watching television increases risk of diabetes by 3.4 percent. The research team used data from the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) study (published in 2002 and funded by the […]

by April 12, 2015
Prunes help build bones

Prunes help build bones

Prunes help build bones, according to research from Florida State University. “Over my career, I have tested numerous fruits, including figs, dates, strawberries and raisins, and none of them come anywhere close to having the effect on bone density that dried plums, or prunes, have,” said Bahram H. Arjmandi, Florida […]

by April 11, 2015