Over 100,000 nutritional science studies are published every year that demonstrate how naturally occurring compounds in plants can assist the body in preventing and recovering from chronic disease. But because the pharmaceutical industry can’t figure out how to extract most of the beneficial compounds in fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices synthesize them and patent them […]
Does BBQ grilling cause cancer? Research says it can! Not only is it cooking over high heat, but smoked meats also contribute to the chemicals generated through high heat! Summer parties are coming back this year. That means cranking up the grill and cooking outside. The health problem lurks in the fire over the food. […]
Valisure, an online pharmacy known for testing every batch of medication they sell, announced this week that they petitioned the FDA to recall 40 batches of sunscreens and after-sun products tested for high levels of the chemical benzene. This ingredient is getting a lot of news coverage currently. The company tested 294 batches from 69 […]
Over the next few months I will be writing shorter articles (do I hear applause?). I had rotator cuff surgery in April and need to limit my typing for a short time. Recovery is going very well. In addition to my temporary limitations, my husband will be having yet another surgery for an ongoing […]
Aloe Vera is a cactus-like plan that grows in hot, dry climates. In the United States, aloe is grown in Florida, Texas and Arizona. The name Aloe is derived from the Arabic works “Alloeh” meaning shinning bitter substances while “vera” is Latin meaning true. It contains various minerals and vitamins. It has got various properties […]
The hormones in your body must be balanced in order to maintain energy levels, alertness, appropriate stress responses, mental health, and physical strength. If you suffer from certain health conditions the processes are easily disrupted. Exercise intolerance is a condition which produces an inability or decreased ability to perform physical exercise at the normally expected […]
