Blueberries have the highest antioxidant capacity of any fruit. It almost sounds too good to be true when you consider how awesome they taste. But no, it’s the truth – blueberries are among the healthiest foods out there. Antioxidants are crucial when it comes to maintaining a healthy body. They also work wonders in the…
How do you get your kid to go to sleep when they’re feeling anxious about their day or the monsters under their bed? It’s a question that perplexes many a parent, which is probably why repetitive children’s book sales are so high. But what if I told you there was a way to get your…
Fish is an excellent source of protein and omega 3 fatty acids. However, buying fish on a regular basis might be expensive, especially if you have a limited budget for food. It is possible to raise your own fish thanks to home fish farming but there are a few things you need to know about…
RSV stands for respiratory syncytial virus — a common and highly contagious virus that infects the respiratory tract of most children before the age of 2. For some, the virus simply causes a cold. But for others, a RSV infection can lead to serious problems such as bronchiolitis or pneumonia, and it can become life-threatening. RSV…
Although there are strictly imposed limits on the amount of arsenic allowed in water, no such limits exist for food. And that’s alarming, since a single serving of some rice cereals can give the average adult 1.5 times the amount of inorganic arsenic found in drinking water. While most foods contain some amount of naturally…
According to a study published in The Independent, researchers found that women who avoid sunbathing during the summer are twice as likely to die as those who sunbathe every day. The study followed 30,000 women for over 20 years, and found that the mortality was about double in women who avoided sun exposure, compares to…
Sugar addiction has become a huge problem in the United States, leading to shocking levels of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and even cancer. The amount of sugary sodas, juices, energy drinks, candy and processed foods that Americans are consuming has helped contribute to illnesses across the map. Five tell-tale signs of a sugar…
According to the American Cancer Society, ovarian cancer only accounts for about 3% of cancers among women. but it causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. While the exact cause of ovarian cancer is still unknown, one of the noted risk factors is diet. The American Cancer Society recommends eating…
One day, six-year-old Tessie heard a conversation between her parents about her baby brother Ted. They were speaking about how he was seriously ill and how they couldn’t afford to pay for the treatment he desperately needed. As her mother cried, she heard her father say, “Only a miracle will save Ted now.” Tessie ran…
Jass Pangkor is a skilled musician who earns a living performing on the streets of Malaysia. On one particular day, not many people were hanging out around him or paying him for his efforts. Feeling frustrated, he was just getting ready to pack up and leave when a thought occurred to him – why not…
Hello and welcome back to another issue of top 5 alternative health sites of the week. This week, we have 5 top sites in a unique alternative health category, which is Biofeedback Therapy. Every week we do a countdown from a special field of alternative health. Hope you enjoyed our last week’s countdown, which was…
Body language and facial expressions can say a whole lot about what a person is feeling and thinking. If a person is standing near a door with their body angled toward it, they’re most likely feeling anxious and looking for an escape plan. A slight wrinkling of the nose and raising of the upper lip…
