Why cities are cracking down on phony massage parlors

Going to a new massage place for the first time can be akin to seeing a snake—you don’t know if it’s harmless (legitimate massage spa) or poisonous (shady sex spa). The city council of Glendale, CA is taking action to crack down on massage parlors that traffic in illegal activity with a licensing system. The proposed ordinance would force spa operators who are not certified by the California Massage Therapy.. Read More

Thyroid issues? Stop avoiding these foods!

The unfortunate fact of many scientific studies is that they take a long time to disprove in the public consciousness. As soon as a particularly intriguing or controversial study comes out, people hold onto it like gospel. Case in point—if you have hypothyroidism, avoid the following: kale, brussel sprouts, broccoli, flax seed, peanuts, strawberries, peaches or otherwise “goitrogenic” foods. That’s a myth. A study in the 50s “proved” that those.. Read More