by Dr. Victor Marchione You’ve doubtlessly heard the virtues of a low-carb diet tossed around for years. But contrary to these beliefs, there are two things you need to know: diets that are low in carbohydrates, such as the Atkin’s diet, tend not to have…
New research indicates that hormone disrupting pollutants are affecting the health and development of wild birds nesting along the urban rivers of South Wales. Findings published today in the Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry journal reveal that chicks of the Eurasian Dipper – a river bird…
A morning and evening ritual of tart cherry juice may help you sleep better at night, suggests a new study presented today at the Experimental Biology 2014 meeting. Researchers from Louisiana State University found that drinking Montmorency tart cherry juice twice a day for two…
by Gaye Levy My love affair with paracord continues. Not only is it strong and useful for a myriad of tasks, it is colorful and fun to work with while making bracelets, key fobs, belts and other goodies. I am not the only one that…
Strategy-based cognitive training has the potential to enhance cognitive performance and spill over to real-life benefit according to a data-driven perspective article by the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas published in the open-access journal Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience. The research-based…
By Heather Callaghan California is among the 20+ states that currently have GMO labeling bills on the table. Vermont’s bill is expected to be the first to pass as it is on the track to its Governor. California’s bill is SB 1381 you can see…
UK environment secretary Owen Paterson has failed to represent Scotland after admitting breaching an agreement to make Scotland’s opposition to genetically modified (GM) crops clear to European ministers. The Westminster environment boss promised Scottish Environment Minister Paul Wheelhouse that he would say that Scotland took…
by Catherine J. Frompovich Recently, I came across a rather provocative article titled “You Can’t Trust the Supreme Court, Science Proves It” wherein the author, Ian Millhiser, postulates that partisanship and personal preferences rule emotions and decisions, regardless of who you are, including members of…
Dr. Victor Marchione You want to quit smoking and you’ve tried everything, from gums to sprays, and all else has failed. But have you tried yoga? Long considered the domain of housewives and young professionals, yoga has taken on increasing popularity with athletes and now,…
Almonds examined for effects on diet quality, appetite, adiposity and cardiovascular disease risk factors at Experimental Biology 2014 Six new almond-related research studies will be presented next week in San Diego at the American Society of Nutrition (ASN)’s Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting, held in…
by Joe Martino A beautiful island in Hawaii called Molokai has been subject to biotech giant Monsanto for some time now, and the results of Monsanto’s actions on the island is beginning to show very dark conclusions. The residents of the island of Molokai seem…
By Jeffrey Green You’re probably still shivering at the thought of this past winter, but the summer heat is right around the corner and with it comes the dreaded high electric costs of cooling your house. What if there was a cheap, easy-to-make alternative to…
Dr. Richard Foxx When it comes to the importance of exercise, sometimes I can sound like a broken record. I truly believe it is one of the most important aspects of a healthy lifestyle and part of the foundation of your overall health. By failing…
By Heather Callaghan The discovery that indoor animals like pets and test rabbits suffer from vitamin D deficiency wasn’t really a test at all – it was accidental. But a report from the American Journal of Veterinary Research is highlighting the very real health problems…
By Alex Pietrowski Cancer rates are on the rise worldwide, which means that in coming generations more and more people will have their lives turned inside out with a diagnosis, and with having to turn their attention to battling this new plague. The psychological effects…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin Gingerroot has been known for its use as a spice in food preparation and for its many medicinal uses for centuries. This herbal product is touted for its many positive effects upon human health, including aiding digestion, improving immunity, and lowering…
By Heather Callaghan If you ever find yourself ruminating on a bad memory, there might be a simple mind trick you could try today. There are a lot of holistic approaches to dealing with the effects of bad past experiences. For instance, a lot of…
by Joe Martino Aspartame has been on the debate block for years as time and time again independent research reveals dangers associated with aspartame consumption, while industry-funded research reveals no dangers. In a new study observing over 60,000 women, diet drinks containing aspartame consumed at…
by Derrick Lonsdale, MD In July 2013, I received an e-mail from the mother of an adolescent girl who had received Gardasil vaccination some four years previously. Her many symptoms that had mystified her doctors were eventually diagnosed as Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), published…
by Catherine J. Frompovich Pigs, aka swine, have played a prominent part in many philosophies, including literature [This little piggy went to market…]; in religion [Kashrut/Kosher (Jewish) and Halal (Muslim) dietary laws]; in health-medicine-vaccines [the infamous Swine flu (2009), trichinosis (a disease from eating undercooked…
