Health

  Although it is mass produced, mass promoted, legal, and ingested by a multitude of people all over the world, most people don’t ever consider or understand the spiritual consequences of drinking alcohol. Let’s begin by taking a look at the etymology of the word alcohol. Etymology means the…
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  You’ve probably heard of the term “antioxidants” because it’s marketed heavily by corporations. Many food products boast of being “high in antioxidants” but do you truly know what that means? Antioxidants prevent or stop cell damage caused by oxidants. Oxygen is a…
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  Experiments carried out in mice have revealed that a compound commonly found in extra-virgin olive oil can reverse some of the negative effects of a high-fat diet. This compound, called hydroxytyrosol, was able to reverse markers of insulin resistance and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in mice fed on a…
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Many scientific reports have indicated that the health risks associated with electromagnetic radiation are much higher than initially understood. Governments have responded by lowering the allowed exposure limit for humans from electromagnetic radiation. Yet at the same time the proliferation of electromagnetic…
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  The sugar industry in the U.S. thrives at a whopping $100 billion in annual revenue. That is because Americans consume an average of 150 lbs of sugar per year. Most people are aware of the adverse effects of excessive sugar consumption such as obesity, diabetes, and cancer. However, what is well-known is that high…
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High vitamin D intake during pregnancy may result in a lower likelihood of autism spectrum disorder in children, according to a recent Australian study. Researchers at the University of Queensland utilized a widely acceptable autism model in mice. The mice showed adverse symptoms such as abnormal behavior and basic…
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Cruciferous greens have long been heralded as potent disease fighters. Sulforaphane, a dietary compound found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli goes further into the DNA to halt cancer cells from proliferation, giving us more reasons to eat our vegetables. Researchers at the…
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  Back pain is a common ailment that affects at least eight out of ten people, with the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) reporting that at least 31 million Americans experience lower back pain at any given time. But why is it so common? Among the most common culprits are poor posture, poor physical…
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People with the high levels of vitamin C from their diets are known to have reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and early death.  But did you know the wonder vitamin can effectively help you with the common cold? Earlier studies in the American Journal of Clinical…
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  This ancient fermented product is another one of those go-to healthy snacks or breakfast ingredients that has stood the test of time. It is one of the few foods that never seem to go out of fashion in the health world, and there are some great reasons why! What Is Yogurt? Put simply, yogurt is a…
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