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5 Natural Sugar Myths That Refuse to Die

5 Natural Sugar Myths That Refuse to Die

According to some naysayers, sugar is the culprit behind a wide variety of conditions ranging from obesity to cancer. The fact is, sugar CAN be good for the body if taken moderately. In truth, sugar is essential to our survival.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food
Cholesterol …Unscramble These Secrets to Heart & Skin Health!

Cholesterol …Unscramble These Secrets to Heart & Skin Health!

Cholesterol is necessary for all Life.  Cholesterol is the precursor of the five major classes of steroid hormones.(1)  In fact, our adrenal hormones are made from cholesterol.  Metaphorically, cholesterol is the concertmaster of our hormones.  We can’t live without cholesterol,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Food, Food, Health, Health, Holistic Medicine, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care, Science
Thyroid Fatigue… Tune into Your Hormones!

Thyroid Fatigue… Tune into Your Hormones!

  Our thyroid gland is considered the battery of our entire body.  Thyroid hormone function is extremely important for the metabolism of every cell in the body, including the brain.  In today’s medical world some of the most prestigious doctors… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness Nutrition, Fluoride, Food, Food, GMOs, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Nutrition, Personal Care, Science, Water
Stevia, A healthy Sugar Substitute or Just another Toxic Chemical?

Stevia, A healthy Sugar Substitute or Just another Toxic Chemical?

We all know that sugar is bad for our health and is highly addictive. Because of this, many people are looking for alternative, natural sweeteners to satisfy their sweet tooth. Stevia, a green leafy plant native to South America, has… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, News, Nutrition, Personal Care, Weight Loss
Stop Feeding Cancer: 5 Evidence that Sugar Fuels Cancer Growth

Stop Feeding Cancer: 5 Evidence that Sugar Fuels Cancer Growth

Cancer is not a curse – it is a lifestyle! You may have certain genetic risk factors for cancer, however, it is your lifestyle that activates those genes and allows cancer to develop. In fact, cancer develops over many years… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Food, Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, News, Nutrition, Water
The Various Names of Sugar

The Various Names of Sugar

Cane sugar, raw sugar, rapadura, demerara, evaporated cane juice—are these just fanciful names to disguise the presence of ordinary sugar? Or are they actually different products? Unfortunately, many sugar products that are essentially the same go by a variety of… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Nutrition
ADHD, Diabetes-2, and Kratom

ADHD, Diabetes-2, and Kratom

In my daily association with the members of kratom groups on Facebook, I have noticed a growing number using kratom to self-medicate their ADD or ADHD. Those who have mentioned it seem to be happy with the results. The association… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Health, Herbal Medicine, Medicine, Mental Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Weight Loss
It’s the Season of Thanks and Family Recipes

It’s the Season of Thanks and Family Recipes

It’s the season of thanks when many of us dig out those old family recipes.  Traditional recipes passed down that we love to make, enjoy and share for the holiday feast.  It may be our Aunt’s famous stuffing or Grandmother’s… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Food, Food, GMOs, Health, Health, Home, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Nutrition, Politics & Government, Weight Loss
Don’t Let ‘Sugars and Sweeteners’ Affect Your Health

Don’t Let ‘Sugars and Sweeteners’ Affect Your Health

The trouble of eating sweet things is an immediate increase in weight. Most of us love eating brownies, chocolates and cakes but are always complaining about their increasing weight. In addition to this, there has been an increase in the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, News, Nutrition, Personal Care
13 Things No One Told You About Sugar

13 Things No One Told You About Sugar

We all know that too much sugar in our diet is unhealthy – and can drain our energy to take all those fitness classes. But there are even more dangerous (and interesting) facts about your sweet tooth that you probably… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, News, Nutrition