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Christine has written articles on most health-related topics, including traditional medicine, alternative and naturopathic and natural treatments, wellness, medical marijuana, diets and fitness.

10 Surprising Natural Household Cleaners

Let’s face it, between cleansers and disinfectants and polishes, you could spend a small fortunate to keep your home clean without even really trying! There are, however, some common items you already may have around the house that can keep… 0 Shares |

7 Surprisingly Healthy Processed Foods

People who are trying to live a healthy lifestyle have gotten the message loud and clear: processed foods are not good for you! Most coverage of this issue focuses in on the artificial sweeteners, additives, and the massive amounts of… 0 Shares |

6 Commonly Mislabeled Foods

Savvy consumers have been taught to always “read the label” before purchasing a product – but what if that label is lying? The crime of food fraud – that is, deliberately selling mislabeled food products with the intent to deceiver… 0 Shares |

10 Herbs and Spices that Increase Longevity

For most, the ultimate goal of healthy living is a long and vibrant life for they remain active and vital for as long as possible. Healthy eating, hydration, regular exercise and stress control all contribute to this. However, people who… 0 Shares |

5 Delicious Foods That Reduce Blood Pressure

Being diagnosed with hypertension, or high blood pressure can change a lot about your lifestyle choices, including your diet. Doctors recommend changing your eating habits based on information provided by the National Institutes of Health. A diet consisting of nutrient… 0 Shares |

Top Dangerous Addictive Ingredients in Fast Food

As tempting as it can be  especially if keeping a busy schedule there is no longer any doubt that fast food is some of the worst possible to consume. It has been linked in study after study to weight gain,… 0 Shares |

5 Healthy Alternatives to Coffee

Many studies have found that coffee is not as bad for the health as was once thought, and that it does have valuable anti-oxidant properties not previously understood. Even so, there are still good reasons for eschewing America’s favorite addictive… 0 Shares |

Top 10 Natural Ways to Save Your Heart

Cardiac disease remains one of the top killers of adults (both men and women) here in America. However, there are simple changes that can be made every day that reduce the risk of becoming a victim of this condition. Ten… 0 Shares |

Vitamin D Could Lower Diabetes Risk and Increase Life Span

New research is coming to light that suggests that adequate amounts of Vitamin D in the body can reduce the risk for developing diabetes and add to the person’s longevity. The problem is, however, that the majority of Americans do… 0 Shares |

Top Reasons to Keep a Very Close Eye on the FDA

One of the things which separates democracy from a dictatorship is that the former requires more out of its citizens. A healthy democracy is made up of individual people who actively participate in their society and also hold the government… 0 Shares |