Health

  Are you one of those people who obsessively washes their hands with anti-germ handwash and sprays the countertops repeatedly with hygiene cleaners? If so, it may come as a surprise to know that some scientists believe that this kind of obsessive cleaning could actually be making you sicker. It may sound…
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The well-being of our family is important, and we keep learning about all the good and bad things for our health. We’d do anything to keep them safe. But, do you know that many of items you use on a daily base actually increase your risk of developing cancer? Yes, you may pay attention to the food you eat or the cosmetics you…
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Millions of people use gum daily to freshen their breath. But many conventional chewing gums are so riddled with toxins that, if you knew what was really in them, you might think twice before ever purchasing another pack. Historically, chewing gum was used in a medicinal form…
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Replacing sitting time with physical activity is associated with a significantly lower risk of death. According to a recent US Department of Health and Human Services report, Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, most of them are not moving around enough. The authors write that…
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Ohio-based researchers reported the successful revival of an old way of producing the very useful compound ammonia. They used a plasma-based electrolytic reaction to create ammonia from nitrogen and water. Furthermore, they did not need to use any hydrogen or solid metal catalysts. Ammonia was first…
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  An obscure nutrient lifts moodiness, reduces cholesterol levels, makes women more fertile, and ensures the brain is working right. It is called inositol, a “vitamin” that is vital to healthy cognition and stable mood. Its other name of “vitamin B8” is a misnomer. Inositol is actually a sugar-based…
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  Essential oils are known to effectively alleviate pain and increase the energy produced by the cells in the tissues. Given these beneficial effects, researchers believe that the oils drawn from capsicum, lavender, and peppermint could be potential therapies for fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is indicated by…
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  According to many health care experts, it’s getting increasingly difficult to stay healthy due to the types of foods we continue to consume as a society. Food additives such as Aspartame and MSG (Monosodium glutamate) are believed by many to cause irreparable harm to human beings. Despite the large…
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  How to Prepare for and Induce Lucid Dreams To increase the likelihood of having a lucid dream, you need to prep your environment, watch what you eat, drink, and otherwise ingest, and fall asleep the right way. For starters, you need to make sure you’re getting enough sleep for lucid dreaming…
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  Marjoram is a plant mainly used in culinary applications. But research has shown that it can be used in medicinal applications as well. Studies show that marjoram has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Marjoram may also help promote digestive health and lower the risk of cancer. The marjoram plant (Origanum…
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