By Heather Callaghan, Editor Japan does a lot of things right. Just look at the warmth and friendship in the lunch room. Others point out the amount of play allowed in childhood. But Japanese adults are seriously driven. Obviously, drive is a good trait. But sometimes…
By Karen Foster Fruit juice has been marketed (and in some cases, recommended by physicians) as a healthy, natural source of vitamins and calcium. Kids like the way it tastes — in fact, children and adolescents continue to be the highest consumers of fruit juice…
By Kevin Currie-Knight As a rule, I no longer ask school age-children how they’re doing in school. Let me explain why. Recently, my wife and I took a trip to see family and friends, several of whom have school-age children. I noticed that when adults interact…
In our hectic, always connected world it’s easy for stress to build up and bubble over. We’ve all been there at the end of our rope barely able to hold on. New research is revealing that stress is particularly problematic for women. One study found…
By Tedd Koren, DC During an online discussion someone asked, “Why did God create cancer?” Good question. Why would a truly benevolent Creator do such a thing? Does God hate us? Why would God let cancer exist? Why does God let innocent, good men, women…
By Christina Sarich Millions of women are prescribed birth control pills every day to prevent pregnancy or to control a hormonal imbalance, but Dr. Sara Gottfried, a practicing gynecologist, is convinced women have been sold a pack of lies when it comes to these top-selling pharmaceutical…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor For the first time – during just the tiniest dot in history – most people in the Western world can afford to be leisurely. That is to say, hard physical labor isn’t necessarily the way most people are active. Physical movement…
By Kerry McDonald May can be a particularly dangerous month for schoolchildren. According to 13 years of recent data collected on mental health emergency room visits at Connecticut Children’s Mental Health Center in Hartford, May typically has the most. Under Pressure Boston College psychology professor, Peter…
By Carey Wedler In recent years, the term “plant medicine” has come to be associated with psychedelics like mushrooms and ayahuasca, which are increasingly documented to provide mental and emotional relief to users. But according to a recent analysis from Kew Gardens in the United…
By Christina Sarich There’s an active phyto-compound found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, mustard seed, kale, etc. that you’re going to want to know more about, if you aren’t already familiar with it. Sulforaphane is cancer preventative, promotes heart health, induces better brain functioning…
By Brandon Turbeville Within the last ten years, it has become a trend of the older generations to make fun of millennials for being entitled, lazy, stupid, and generally annoying. Millennials are regarded as the opposite of the “greatest generation.” Where the “greatest generation” worked…
By Health Tips Now Some of the most beauty-boosting raw foods that are on the planet are also some of the best to eat for optimal immunity, along with increased strength and vitality. That’s because many raw foods are high in minerals, micronutrients that your…
By Aura Lakshmi The history of Cannabis. Cannabis has an ancient history that stretches back many years. One of its first known uses was in 2727 BC when it was used by the Chinese Emperor Shen Nung. He recorded a treatise on pharmacology, and documented…
By Health Tips Now Sweating is a vital function of our bodies that regulates core body temperature – overheating can be fatal. When the temperature rises over 37 degrees Celsius or 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, sweating appears as a cooling-down process that keeps us alive. READ: Sauna…
By Aura Lakshmi Cannabis has been cultivated by man since neolithic times. For centuries, it has been rumoured to treat everything from inflammation to cancer. But just how true are these claims? There are those that argue that cannabis is nothing more than a recreational…
By Natasha Longo If you have more lean muscle tissue, you have less risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Findings outlined by US and Chinese scientists provide further insights into how muscles use glucose in a feedback loop as well as its role in…
By Jeffrey A. Tucker A parent was discussing her child’s obsession with home-made edible slime, feeling some relief that this trend had displaced the annoying bottle-flipping craze of early 2016. Unbeknownst to her, slime is about to be displaced in turn by the newest fashion: fidget…
By Dawn Luger Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, could have significantly different effects on older brains than on those of younger animals. Recent studies are showing that a low daily dose of cannabis could improve your memory. Cannabis has gotten its own studies…
By Lanaria Amberkira, The Netherlands When still in our mother’s womb, we are one with the primordial essence. In our essence, we are as newborn children. We instinctively do what is good for us, without even having to think about it. We have unconditional confidence…
There are many powerful arguments for getting a good night’s rest. These include the effect of sleep on your health, appetite and ability to concentrate. Beyond the obvious benefit of purchasing a quality mattress that fits your budget, you need do everything you can to…
