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Lynn is a licensed therapist who enjoys cooking, creativity and enjoys helping other's learn how to care for their minds and bodies through healthy eating.  Lynn has wrote for The Raw Food World News and is currently in the process of building her own website focused on managing mental health through nutrition and wellness.

Breastfeeding lowers risk of type 2 diabetes for mother’s with gestational diabetes!

The Surgeon General’s goal for breastfeeding by year 2020 is for 81.9 percent of women to breastfeed their infants following hospital discharge, 60.6 percent of women continue breastfeeding at 6 months of age and 34.1 percent breast feed their infants… 0 Shares |

Canada reaffirms their efforts to legalize marijuana in 2016!

A recent Gallup poll suggests that 58 percent of American’s believe that marijuana use should be made legal in the United States. (1)  For U.S. citizens the fight continues while Canada is making headlines in their effort to legalize marijuana.… 0 Shares |

World leaders may recommend vegan diet as part of plan to curb greenhouse gas emissions!

The number of vegans in the United States has nearly doubled in three years. (1) As the vegan diet surges onward, many companies are working hard to produce vegan alternatives to make the vegan diet quick, easy and delicious. The… 0 Shares |

Mistletoe extract effective at killing cancer when chemotherapy fails!

Mistletoe is a popular plant this time of year, but it is worth far more than holiday romance.  Mistletoe is a semi parasitic plant that grows on trees such as apple, oak, pine and elm.  Mistletoe extract has been used… 0 Shares |

Mediterranean diet improves cognition, protects brain and heart, and reduces risk of type 2 diabetes by 52%!

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. (1) There are very few cases of heart disease in countries of the Mediterranean.  Researchers believe that their healthy diet is the main reason for their low… 0 Shares |

Reduce risk of heart disease by replacing America’s favorite foods with almonds or almond butter!

Peanut butter sandwiches are America second favorite sandwich, behind ham!  Companies behind both Jif and Skippy peanut butter are making plans to expand in order to meet the U.S. demand.  Seventy-five percent of U.S. households purchase peanut butter each year.(1)… 0 Shares |

High dose vitamin C therapy found to kill colorectal cancer cells!

Recently, Vitamin C has been forced into the backseat as other antioxidants have stood in the limelight.  Vitamin C is the grandfather of antioxidants and it has clear health benefits.(1) Dr. Ronald Hunninghake is well known for being an expert… 0 Shares |

Study finds essential oils may improve cognitive functioning in Alzheimer’s patients!

Alzheimer’s Disease is the only cause of death in the top ten that cannot be prevented or cured.  For many families, a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease is more devastating than any other diagnosis.(1) Many people are searching for holistic options… 0 Shares |

Sugary beverages increase women’s risk of endometrial cancer by up to 78 percent!

It is estimated that this year, 54,870 new cases of endometrial cancer will be diagnosed. Research continues to grow showing that link between the foods and beverages that we consume and cancer.(1) Each day, half of the people in the… 0 Shares |

Nine foods that will boost your metabolism and improve weight loss!

A recent Gallup poll found that Americas desire to lose weight does translate into effort.  Fifty-one percent of adults desire to lose weight but only 25 percent say they are seriously working toward the goal. (1) Gallup poll finds that… 0 Shares |