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Duck Feathers in Bread all the More Reason to Eat Fresh, Organic Fruits and Vegetables

In a recent Dr. Oz episode, viewers were warned of the surprising additives that are in many processed foods. While most of us don’t need to be told to avoid processed foods in favor of whole, organic choices, the show… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, News, Nutrition

5 Common Cooking Mistakes That Can Make You Fat

Eating at home is popular for many reasons. It tends to be cheaper than eating out all the time and most people – especially those who are dieting – like the control that it gives them when they know exactly… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, News, Personal Care, Weight Loss

Robin Williams and the Growing Epidemic of Depression

Robin Williams’ suicide shocked the world. It seems unfathomable that someone so manically funny, who brought so much laughter into our lives, could be plagued with depression. As his beloved alien character Mork might have said … “Does. Not. Compute.”… 0 Shares | | Posted in Celebrity, Mental Health, News

6 Fattening Alcoholic Drinks You Need to Avoid

If trying to lose or even maintain weight, it is important to understand that even when following a healthy diet and exercising regularly, that regular consumption of some alcoholic drinks can really pack on the pounds. This is largely because… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, News, Personal Care, Weight Loss

Busting Allergies

Allergies can do just about anything to almost any part of the body. Common symptoms are runny nose, watery eyes, ear infections, sinusitis, tonsillitis, asthma, headaches, gastrointestinal problems, nausea, cramps, colitis, gas, constipation, menstrual disorders, hypoglycemia, emotional disturbances, skin rashes,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health

10 Ways to Detox from Sugar

The average American consumes a whopping 152 pounds of sugar every year, and this excessive consumption can lead to a whole array of health problems, including obesity and increased risk for diabetes, heart attacks and strokes. A sugar detox diet… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, News, Personal Care

Clean Eating 101: Simple Rules To Live A Healthy And Clean Lifestyle

“Clean Eating” is the latest buzz phrase amongst health conscious people. Although clean eating is nothing new, these days we hear many people talk about a clean and healthy lifestyle. But what exactly is clean eating and how to start?… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, News, Nutrition, Personal Care, Weight Loss

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 | | Posted in Food, Health, Lifestyle, Personal Care

4 Dangerous Effects of Artificial Sweeteners

The combination of America’s enormous appetite for sweets and its obsession with thinness has led to a flood of artificial sweeteners like aspartame and sucralose that are used throughout the food industry, especially in products that are labeled “light” or… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, News

3 Reasons to Add Lemon to Water

Naturopaths and similar practitioners have been using lemons for a long time to boost the overall health of their patients. And there is good reason for this. Lemons are high in Vitamins B and C and minerals like calcium, magnesium… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health, Lifestyle, Personal Care