Do Sleeping Pills Deliver What They Promise?

Most drugs carry the risk of side effects and being hooked by a false promise of benefits could actually worsen your health rather than improve it. In this country we pay 50% more than others for the same identical drugs, of which advertising costs are a huge part of that equation. We would save about […]

Summer 101: Surprising Food and Drinks to Keep You Hydrated

One of the most noted tips in staying hydrated year-round is drink plenty of water, particularly during the summer. Meanwhile, summer or not, keeping hydrated all the time is doubly true for persons with medical conditions. According to the American Heart Association, people who have certain medical conditions such as diabetes and heart disease need plenty […]

Boosting Your Mood And Memory With Herbs

Peppermint, chamomile, rosemary and lavender smell good but have also been proven to have a large impact on your mood and memory. There are significant benefits for older people, according to new research from Northumbria University. Researchers from University’s Department of Psychology have found that drinking peppermint tea will improve alertness. Chamomile tea has a […]

Saturated Fat Finally Vindicated

The 2015 USDA dietary guidelines still advise limiting saturated fats to a maximum of 10% of your daily calories but are based on an unproven hypothesis and large number of studies that have shown saturated fats do NOT increase your risk of heart disease. Many trials have found that replacing saturated fats with vegetable oils […]

Simple Health Benefits for Summer

I am always happy when summer arrives and we can get rid of those heavy, bundling clothes and chapped lips. But, there are other good benefits as well as those that come with our enjoyment of summer. Now if I lived in Hawaii, my benefits wouldn’t be as great. The season is year-round but not […]

Can’t Sleep?

Could it be that you can’t sleep because of what you’re eating and daytime fatigue? Let’s check out some of the 15 reasons that might be happening, dealing with fatigue causes. Not Enough Sleep. This is the most obvious, but too little sleep can negatively affect your concentration and health. Keep a regular schedule and […]

Health Benefits of Lemons

Early explorers onboard ships were the first to claim fame for lemons and their healthy ability to help treat scurvy, a then common disease among the sailors. James Lind found in 1747 that lemons and oranges were extremely effective at treating the disease that we know was caused by a vitamin C deficiency from all […]

Is Chocolate Actually Good for Us?

Could you believe that one day a doctor’s visit might result in a prescription for chocolate? Yeah! A new study says it is possible. Researchers suggest that consuming a small amount of chocolate every day may lower the risk of diabetes and heart disease. Sorry, girls, that doesn’t mean a whole box of chocolates! Study […]

Scientists Create Tasty Ginger Beverages

  A soft drink and a milk fermented drink have been created by scientists that have an antioxidant activity that may contribute to the prevention of cancer and vascular diseases. A group of researchers from the University of Hidalgo (UAEH) in Mexico developed these drinks to improve intestinal function, promote blood circulation and lower cholesterol […]

Can Coffee and Wine Mean a Healthy Gut?

Food and medications affect and improve the good makeup of bacteria in people’s tummies. This includes coffee and wine but it is definitely best to stay away from all sodas. Dennis Thompson, HealthDay Reporter, indicates that two new studies suggest that the food and medicines that you take can alter your gut bacteria in ways […]