by Gaye Levy Anyone who lives in hurricane country knows that hunkering down is a way of life when a big storm is predicted. As a matter of fact, in the southern United States, hurricane parties are common. When a hurricane is imminent, friends and…
By Sayer Ji A new study published in JAMA Ophthalmology titled, “Association of Statin Use With Cataracts: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis,” reveals that the top-grossing, cholesterol-lowering drug class known as statins is significantly increasing the risk of cataracts within exposed populations.[1] Statin-induced eye damage will…
Natural Blaze INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 11, 2013 — The scientific spotlight focuses today on the healthful antioxidant substances in red wine, dark chocolate, olive oil, coffee, tea, and other foods and dietary supplements that are enticing millions of consumers with the promise of a healthier, longer…
by Heather Callaghan “Eating healthy” means a lot of things to different people and it might seem complicated with all the millions of books, programs, and websites available. It might seem complicated with a busy schedule and limited budget. But it doesn’t have to be…
By Anna Hunt The pineal gland, an endocrine gland located in the brain, is said to be the seat of the soul. Also referred to as the Third Eye, this small gland is believed to be involved in reaching higher levels of consciousness, acting as…
By Linda Rosario Before, vegans have limited dessert choices due to the fact that most desserts make use of eggs and other animal byproducts. These days, the food industry has discovered various substitutes for this animal by products in making desserts. That’s why vegans can…
By Margie King Berries have long been known to pack big health benefits in their small size. According to Harvard researchers eating at least three servings of blueberries and strawberries every week can save women from heart attacks. Scientists from the Harvard School of Public…
By Mae Chan Research has shown that a high dietary intake of resveratrol from dietary supplements counteracts many of the cardiovascular benefits of exercise. So why not get one of the best antioxidants in the world from real food? Resveratrol is a poweful antioxidant with…
By Natasha Longo Once we become aware of the foods that do not agree with our biochemistry, hormonal balance and digestion, we can rectify and tweak our diet to satisfy something larger that our body needs. Severe cravings can lead to binge eating and other…
By Jonathan Parker Comfort foods, we all have our favorites. Ice cream, cheesy pasta, the ever-present chocolate. We eat them when we feel down, or stressed and we love it because it tastes great and deep down we know it’s probably not the greatest for…
By Erin Schumacher Making your own nut milk is easy! And it’s much healthier for you than the store bought kind. You can control which nuts you get to use. The nuts will be fresh and (ideally) raw! And there aren’t any additional fillers like…
By Erin Schumacher Last night I decided I wanted ice-cream. But not just any ole ice-cream, real ice-cream. The Italian-style Gelato to be exact. So, what did I do? I went ahead and created a recipe. I’ve been into Irish Moss lately. Chances are, unless…
Guest post by Chett Wright Surviving man-made and natural disasters requires some serious planning. After a disaster occurs, you may not be able to buy food for your family’s survival. That’s one reason why so many activists choose to be prepared with Bug Out Bags,…
Guest Post Asthma is a disorder that causes the airways of the lungs to become hyper-sensitive, causing wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. The disease affects approximately 25 million Americans, and 60 percent of those cases are spurred by allergies. Typically, asthma is…
by Erin Schumacher High blood pressure causes no symptoms until complications develop, hence it is known as the ‘silent killer.’ There are many possible causes of high blood pressure: cigarette smoking, stress, obesity, high sodium intake, and excessive use of stimulants like coffee, tea or…
By Jonathan Bouren While not for everyone, some might be brave enough to try these recipes. If nothing else it would make for an interesting dinner conversation. Try and keep an open mind, and remember that many of these insects are considered delicacies in foreign countries. Give…
by Daisy Luther Much has been written about building a preparedness pantry, but not quite as much information is available about a whole-foods version of that pantry. We build food stockpiles for many reasons: To combat the weekly increase in the price of food. To…
By Dr. Scott Graves With what two words can true healing begin to take place in your life? Taking Responsibility. What is the opposite of taking responsibility for your health? Blame. I have bad genetics. It is my genes fault. My parents fed me…
by Daisy Luther In a society that is geared towards instant gratification, the problem with non-processed food is that it isn’t “quick”. One of the major reasons that people give for eating processed foods over whole foods is that “I needed something quick.” Don’t let…
by Alanna Ketler Certain foods come with a certain connotation, and we just know that they are healthy for us to consume. For example if I mention bananas, kale, pomegranates, spinach, blueberries and apples, you probably think ‘Oh these are healthy foods that I should…
