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Thyroid issues? Stop avoiding these foods!

Posted on January 30, 2014

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

The hottest new drink out of Vegas

Posted on January 26, 2014

Most people associate vodka shots and bottle service with Vegas, not tea. However, as Sin City grows, so does its appetite for tea. Sheffield Spice and Tea Co is Vegas’s newest tea hotspot, and demand is through the roof: “We expected tea to be about 25 percent of our sales,” Richard Sheffield said. “But when we were running out of teas the first day that we opened and had to.. Read More

Newest supporter of alternative medicine is…Prince Charles?

Posted on January 20, 2014

As alternative medicine becomes mainstream, more and more individuals are taking notice of its effectiveness. One such individual is Prince Charles, who has urged the UK’s Coalition government to move forward on studying and adapting alternative medicine practices. A source said that the Prince wanted to see “evidence-based complementary treatments taking a proper integrated approach that gives people choice and where regulation would build confidence in making choices”. This is.. Read More

How dermatologists are using probiotics to treat patients

Posted on January 16, 2014

“Probiotics” is a term you hear all over the place these days. Yogurts, juices, smoothies, vitamins—everyone’s on the probiotics train. But what do they actually do? Kombucha is a probiotic, which means it’s filled with millions of tiny bacteria and organisms that are designed to replenish and rebalance natural good bacteria in your body. Obviously, antibiotics kill bacteria, and with the continual reliance on antibiotics, nutritionists fear that we’re killing.. Read More

This South Pacific plant may prevent lung cancer in smokers

Posted on January 12, 2014

Smoking has been mostly moved to the margins of society in the Western world, but smoking-related diseases like lung cancer and emphysema are still among the largest killers across the globe. But one area that bucks this trend is the South Pacific, where “studies in such islands as Fiji and Western Samoa have found very low lung cancer rates despite relatively heavy tobacco use. Scientists point to the kava root,.. Read More

Try these natural New Year’s detoxes

Posted on January 1, 2014

Detoxing is becoming the new “gym membership” for New Year’s resolutions, and many companies are capitalizing on this trend by issuing “detox” products. However, you don’t need to buy a fancy juice cleanse to detox. Here are some ways you can keep your resolution without breaking the bank: First things first: water. If you find yourself to be constantly fatigued, headachey, and irritable, you’re likely not getting enough water. Water.. Read More

Why are dieticians bashing kombucha?

Posted on January 1, 2014

While households across America are discovering kombucha, some individuals are less than convinced. In an article documenting how Tennessee homes and grocery stores are starting to brew kombucha, a dietician is quoted saying the following: “I think it’s just another health trend, like juicing or the Paleo diet,” says Amy Autuori, a registered dietitian at Memorial Hospital. “And I’ve heard it tastes horrible. Why don’t people just eat a yogurt.. Read More

Woman asks husband to take nude yoga photos of her, the results are beautiful

Posted on November 29, 2013

Despite just being good for mobility and overall wellness, yoga moves the body in ways that are simply beautiful. Luba Shumeyko had her husband, Petter Hegre, photograph her in a variety of yoga poses in the nude. Her body stretches in gorgeous angles, showing how yoga complements both the curvatures and the rigidity of the human form. One of the best things about yoga is that its accessible for all.. Read More

How you can prevent inflamed joints

Posted on November 6, 2013

Inflammation of the joint, also known as osteoarthritis, is not “wear and tear or old age”, nor is it “bone on bone”. It is “a whole joint disorder – all involved in an inflammation repair process, which means your body is trying actively to make you better or stabilise an area under strain.” This means that this can afflict the young as well as the old, and that preventative care.. Read More

Is the medical industry finally willing to accept meditation?

Posted on September 20, 2013

The medical industry has been slow on the uptake when it comes to meditation. However, now that healthcare costs have reached unsustainable levels, the medical industry is looking to meditation to provide some guidance. After all, “[u]nlike insurance-driven medical models, this one comes free and is available to virtually anyone. All it takes is a willingness to learn, discipline and plenty of practice.” UC Davis, with the Shamatha Project, is.. Read More