Category: Lifestyle

Memory Improved 20% by Nature Walk

Memory Improved 20% by Nature Walk

New study finds that short-term memory is improved 20% by walking in nature, or even just by looking at an image of a natural scene. I’m sitting in front of the computer and I’ve been working too hard for too… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Mental Health, News, Personal Care
Our Fragile Aging Brain

Our Fragile Aging Brain

Researchers are increasingly recognizing most aging humans suffer from obstructions to cerebral blood flow. Low blood flow sets up the brain for a cascade of nerval injuries that manifests as memory loss, depression and cognitive dysfunction. It also has long… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Food, Health, Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Hospitals & Surgery, Lifestyle, Medicine, Mental Health, News, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care, Recipes, Science, Science & Tech
The Health Benefits of Owning a Pet

The Health Benefits of Owning a Pet

Pets may help you get exercise, but that’s not the only way they keep their owners healthy. Owning a pet — whether a cat, dog, or other furry (or not-so-furry) creature — can offer mental, emotional and physical benefits. So,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Health, Home, Lifestyle, Personal Care, Pets and Animals, Weight Loss
Guiltless and Gluten Free Fudge Brownies

Guiltless and Gluten Free Fudge Brownies

We all have a sweet tooth now and again.  So before you reach for some processed candy or artificially sweetened goodies full of preservatives, try making these brownies.  The dates will give you lots of good fiber and we all… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness Nutrition, Food, Health, Lifestyle, Recipes
FDA Sued To Protect Against Mercury Dental Fillings

FDA Sued To Protect Against Mercury Dental Fillings

by Long Island Attorney Paul A. Lauto, Esq. In 2007, Moms Against Mercury sued the FDA to classify dental amalgam used to fill cavities.  The end result was the FDA designation of amalgam as a Class II product.  In that… 0 Shares | | Posted in Child Care, Health, Health, Lifestyle, News, Personal Care
Peanuts As a Source of Pterostilbene, a Potent Antioxidant

Peanuts As a Source of Pterostilbene, a Potent Antioxidant

With March being National Peanut Month, consumers are likely to be focused on the health benefits of this legume (it’s actually not a nut!), which is one of America’s most popular foods: Americans love their peanuts, consuming an average of… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Personal Care, Weight Loss
Take Action Against Environmental Toxins Today

Take Action Against Environmental Toxins Today

I can’t believe how much energy we waste complaining about the current lack of support to remove hazards and toxins from our environment at a government and regulatory level.  I see so many articles and news releases about the horrific… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Health, Health, Lifestyle, News, Politics & Government
why i never battled cancer

why i never battled cancer

Cancer didn’t just happen to me. It took time. I remember something within me trying to talk to me long before it decided to go it’s own way and become cancer.  It yelled and screamed. It made me uncomfortable. It… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Holistic Medicine, Medicine, Mental Health, Personal Care
The Satiety Index Trick: How to Lose Weight without Going Hungry

The Satiety Index Trick: How to Lose Weight without Going Hungry

It seems everywhere you look you read about the latest and greatest weight loss supplement or some fancy new workout equipment. While each of these do have their place and purpose when you are interested in losing weight. However, did… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Personal Care, Weight Loss
Go Green Today with this Great Asparagus Dip

Go Green Today with this Great Asparagus Dip

We all know we are supposed to eat lots of dark green vegetables but we don’t always make it happen. I was at a party the other day and found this delicious and super easy to make dip.  I couldn’t… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Lifestyle, News, Nutrition, Recipes