Category Archives: Health

How to Avoid GM Foods

Posted on May 10, 2010 by admin

Genetically Modified foods are something to watch out for. They may have an impact on our mental and emotional health, something that is not evaluated in most traditional food safety assessments. Besides weighing more, mice fed GM corn “seemed less active while … Continue reading →

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The Health Benefits of Ginseng

Posted on April 29, 2010 by admin

This is my first guest post! Read below for the many health benefits of ginseng, the “miracle plant”. Thanks to Lisa for the great article. The Heath benefits of Ginseng Ginseng has been in use for some 5000 years and … Continue reading →

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Eating 12 Teaspoons of Mercury?

Posted on January 20, 2010 by admin

That’s right, if you’re eating the typical standard American diet (SAD), you could be consuming over 12 teaspoons of high fructose corn syrup/mercury a day. 17 out of 55 products rich in HFCS tested showed detectable levels of mercury- one-third of grocery store … Continue reading →

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Glued to the Tube- Your Health

Posted on October 19, 2009 by admin

Television, believe it or not, has a huge effect on your health.  Obesity is often said to be one of the top negative health effects. Time spent sitting in front of the tube instead of exercising can take an obvious … Continue reading →

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Why Fruits and Vegetables Help Prevent Cancer

Posted on October 11, 2009 by admin

People do not eat enough vegetables, period. What studies reveal is not so much that everyone should be the vegetarian lifestyle, but that we all should be consuming more fruits and vegetables. The recommended intake is 4-6 servings per day. When … Continue reading →

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