As a society, most of us seem to prefer things to be kept clean. After all, “cleanliness is next to Godliness,” right? Especially for those with a compulsive cleaning problem (me). One coffee stain or a wayward leaf dragged in by the dog is enough to make me want to clean the whole house from…
Although tea is widely thought to be a healthier source of caffeine than coffee, pop or energy drinks, conventional tea brands have been shown to contain high levels of toxic substances such as fluoride and pesticides. The levels found in these products are so high that they are considered unsafe for consumption. As with most…
You may be aware of the dangers of high fructose corn syrup. It has been shown to contribute to fat deposits in the liver,it leads to plaque buildup which narrows blood vessels, and sets the stage for a whole host of diseases. While the health risks are pretty widely known, high fructose corn syrup still…
Horse Manure – Does It Have Any Makes use of? I grew up on a dairy farm and uncovered early in my lifetime that cow manure is useful. That usefulness may possibly have been born out of requirement, though. Soon after all, the manure from a herd of fifty cows has to go somewhere correct?…
Paleo Diet – The Caveman Diet program Body weight has always been a issue for pretty much every person. We want to shed pounds, drop that more excess fat from the tummy, have all those most coveted 6 pack abs and more. It is no wonder that gyms, training devices, and diets are sprouting left…
Hello everyone and welcome to our Top 5 Alternative Health Sites of the Week Issue # 25. This is going to be our final issue in this countdown series – the grand finale of our Top 50 Alternative Health Sites based on Alexa ranking list. Hang on tight; we’ll announce our winner in this issue!…
Summer is just around the corner… for Northerners, that is. If you live in the South like me, you’ve had months of sunshine by now. Either way, each season has its perks and its drawbacks, and there’s that one thing about summer that most can agree they absolutely hate — bugs. Mosquitoes, bees, wasps, spiders,…
Everyone misplaces their car keys every once in a while, or wanders around a parking lot trying to figure out where they parked their car. It happens to the best of us, especially with age. But if you find yourself experiencing forgetful moments more often than usual, it may be indicative of something more than…
Apples are a common household staple. Many people will go to the store, buy a bunch of apples, and go home feeling like they have done something good for their family. Well, think again, because your store-bought apples may be covered with harmful wax. Apples produce a natural wax, but many are covered by a…
“How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?” – Satchel Paige You’ve probably heard the term “old soul,” but has anyone ever referred to you that way? If you often feel slightly removed from today’s world or a little out of sync with people your own age, there’s a chance…
Milia, commonly referred to as “milk spots,” is the technical term for small, hard, white bumps that show up on the skin — most commonly on the face. These bumps are typically found on newborns, but they can affect anyone, including infants, teens and adults. Milium cysts occur when keratin — a protein typically found…
Desert Journey – a return to yesteryear! Deserts are arid locations, generally getting significantly less than ten inches of precipitation a year. Another somewhat less known definition is that they are locations where the probable evaporation loss is two times as great as the amount of precipitation. By the way, that means really hot and…
