How to Make Your Own Fruit and Vegetable Wash

Commercial fruit and vegetable washes fail to work better than tap water, but there is a cheap do-it-yourself solution that may completely eliminate certain pesticide residues.

Why Vegetarians Have Lower Cholesterol

A number of studies show that vegetarians have lower blood levels of cholesterol than people who eat meat. Research from the American Health Foundation in New York found that lacto-ovo vegetarians…

Is Fat Free Making You Fat?

When the fat-free craze began back in the ’80s, I believe it was my sister the marathoner (though she hadn’t started running yet) who raised my family’s awareness of the evils of fat. We ceased…

Alcohol

Alcohol injures every cell it touches. It interferes with the enzyme system of cells, and is classed as a poison by physicians and pharmacologists. It is as reasonable to take some other poison such…

Surprising Ways You Can Use a Banana

The delicious sweet creamy banana is not only good for our health; it's also used in alternative medicine.

Death by Diet

"No disease that can be treated by diet should be treated with any other means." - Maimonides

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When we think "sunshine" we often think of a luxury SUN-cruise on the Caribbean, with stops at enchanting island retreats like Jamaica or Barbados, or we think CANCER. Why these extremes? In reality,…

Which is Better?

There has been some debate among parents regarding whether breastfeeding or using a formula is best.

Shocking Environmental Facts

It can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the momentous issues facing our environment today.

Massage Therapy

Ancient Western and Eastern civilizations dating back as far as 3000 years discovered that massage and touch therapy have many health benefits.

Beans Help Lower Cholesterol

Eat Right, Live Well. Beans Help Lower Cholesterol You probably enjoy some kinds of beans already- baked beans, bean burritos, or maybe some garbanzo beans on your salad. But did you know eating…

Olives and Health

The Tanach (Jewish Bible) has a lot to say about olives.

Empty Calories

If you want to lose weight, beware of empty calories.

The Iron Balancing Act: Vegetarians May Have the Edge

Can vegetarians possibly get enough iron? The most recent information from the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB)--which establishes nutrient recommendations for Americans--says that vegetarians need…

Effects of Dieting Styles Finds that Some Popular Choices May Actually Increase Weight Related Problems

(NaturalNews) Recent research has scientists concerned that popular dietary recommendations for weight loss may be placing individuals at an increased risk for diabetes-related conditions.

Ease Restless Leg Syndrome

If you experience an unpleasant creepy–crawly, tugging, or pulling sensation in your legs, and an irresistible urge to move them—especially when you lie down to rest—you may suffer from restless legs…

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