Entries by Amanda Little

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I'm Amanda and I'm a 22 year old mother who's been diagnosed with PCOS. I'm passionate about health and wellness and aim to make a difference however I can. I also blog over at my site, HealthyHerLiving.

New Excuse to Stop Stressing – Shocking New Study Finds We’re Giving Ourselves Cancer

An estimated 567,614 United States Citizens died in 2009 from cancer alone. That number is up by 18,000 since 1999 and growing every year. Cancer is sweeping the nation by storm and with the crazy amounts of toxins invading our… 0 Shares |

Pregnancy Danger – Studies suggest inducing labor increases odds of Autism

Of every child born in the United States, one of eighty eight is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Pregnancy is already a very scary place. Your body is doing so many things and there are so many forms of… 0 Shares |

Hibiscus tea benefits – What is it and how can you make a tasty tea?

When you hear the name “Hibiscus” you’re probably picturing a beautiful Hawaiian scene or an awesome luau with strings of brightly colored flowers in the summer. At least, that’s what comes to mind for me. This beautiful flower is generally… 0 Shares |

Potential cure for autism – One boy’s story of success

Since 1992, Autism rates have gone from one child in 150 being diagnosed to one child in 88 being diagnosed and the number is growing and growing. While there are many rumored causes for Autism, very few scientific studies have… 0 Shares |

Illness on the rise in women – What causes PCOS?

You may have heard the term sloshed around, you may have been diagnosed with it or you may have it without even knowing it; PCOS. The term stands for polycystic ovarian (or ovary) syndrome and it happens when your body… 0 Shares |

Is your child being destroyed? The future of the bullied kid.

An August 2013 study sheds some new light on the long term effect of bullying on the bullied kid. The study dissects the adult life of the victims of bullying and what ended up happening to them after their schools… 0 Shares |

5 Best ways for you to get better sleep naturally

Sleeplessness is a condition that impacts a reported 35.2% of American adults. Studies also show that sleeplessness is linked to things like obesity, depression, and even relationship health. It’s no wonder that the international sleep aid market is expected to… 0 Shares |

Achieving Your Goals – Could you be sleeping your dreams away?

Whether you’re fighting for weight loss, success at work, or you’re just working towards starting something new; achieving your goals is all about effort, right? But did you know that you could be literally sleeping away your success? Studies have… 0 Shares |

Salmonella poisoning in restaurants on the rise – You’ll never guess why

When you hear the word salmonella, your (like most peoples) mind probably immediately thinks of eggs or bad meat. One thing you probably aren’t thinking of is tomatoes. It might be time to reconsider those assumptions. A recent study shows… 0 Shares |

Arsenic in infants; a new reason for exclusive breastfeeding

It’s no secret that breastfeeding helps our babies in more ways than one. Driving down the road you’re bound to see a PSA or billboard about how breastfeeding boosts your childs immune system. One thing you probably didn’t expect though,… 0 Shares |