How to Eliminate Food Cravings
Despite what you may have heard, overcoming food cravings has nothing to do with willpower Oxygen, food, and water are the three main things we need to stay alive. If we’re deprived of any of them for a significant period (not very long, when it comes to oxygen), the...
Health Benefits of the Avocado
Introduction: While many people are somewhat afraid of eating avocados because of their high fat content, research shows many health benefits being attributed to this wonderful fruit. Despite the dozens of varieties, the Haas avocado (Guatemalan) is the most popular...
Corn
Corn has become the quintessential symbol of the harvest season. Almost everyone grew up hearing the story of Native Americans sharing their knowledge of corn with the pilgrims, leading to the fabled first Thanksgiving. The earliest use of corn in Central America...
Another Study Shows the Importance of Fish Oils to Brain Health
Introduction The long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA found in fish and fish oil supplements are absolutely critical to optimal brain function. A new study from the prestigious Oxford University in the UK found that the levels of EPA+DHA “significantly...
Sweet Potato
Sweet potato pie, casserole and other dishes, are frequently served at Thanksgiving dinner. A favorite of many, the sweet potato is not a member of the potato family. It is actually considered a Convolvulaceae, or morning glory family. Sweet potatoes are a native to...
Quiet Please
Natural ways to silence the ringing, roaring, and hissing of tinnitus Millions of Americans suffer from tinnitus, a condition more descriptively known as “ringing in the ears.” People with severe tinnitus may have trouble hearing, working, or even sleeping. Causes...
Celery Seed Extract Lowers High Blood Pressure in Human Study
Introduction: Elevated blood pressure (high BP) or hypertension is a major risk factor for a heart attack or stroke. In fact, it is generally regarded as the most significant risk factor for stroke. More than 60 million Americans have high BP, including more than half...
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month
Introduction The statistics on the growing epidemic of type 2 diabetes are staggering as it is now estimated that over 100 million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes and are at high risk of developing diabetes. If things do not change one-half of all Americans...
Can Caffeine Worsen Depression And Anxiety?
Caffeinated drinks—such as coffee, tea, soda, and energy drinks—pep you up temporarily, but they may have a more insidious effect. They may worsen depression, insomnia, and anxiety. Several studies have looked at caffeine intake and depression. For example, one study...
A Great Strategy for Weight Loss: Use a Smaller Plate
Introduction One of the key reasons why the average American eats more than 500 calories per day in 2013 than in 1970 is increased portion sizes. For baby boomers it is really obvious when they think back to the size of popcorn containers sold in movie theaters in...