Alberto Headed for Mississippi and Florida, Governors Issue Emergency Warnings Saturday, Florida Governor Rick Scott declared a State of Emergency as subtropical storm Alberto moves north towards the US Gulf Coast, threatening to bring heavy rainfall and flooding by Monday, according to officials. All 67 Florida counties have issued the notice to give state and […]
Mindfulness, the Path to Greater Success Concentration Becomes Power, Power Becomes Success Mindfulness is practiced by being mindful of whatever we do. It is the basic practice of creating a focused awareness in the Now. Most people are preoccupied with memories of the past, existing in a dream-like a state where we are not connected […]
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA): There Appears to be Deadly Risk Driving its EVs $TSLA Motorists are Worried World Wide Most of you will have heard of the Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) EV that is made Northern California. This electric car has been touted and heralded as the 1 that will save our planet. Hang on, last week one crashed […]
Sleeping in on the Weekends May Compensate for Short Weekday Sleep Weekends dedicated to sleeping in could reap real health benefits and lead to a longer lifespan, according to a new study. Past research has found that lack of sleep can increase one’s risk of death, but the latest study, published in the Journal of Sleep […]
Want to be Successful? Get Involved! “Decide where the path may be headed, prepare, then breathe and respond each step along the Path.” –Paul Ebeling Expand your vision of yourself, when you do you will realize you have to make adjustments. You have stop wasting money to save more, and invest in the future. The […]
Now, an Egg a Day May Reduce Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke Since the 1960’s, experts warned that eating eggs raises levels of unhealthy cholesterol. But a study released Tuesday said an egg a day may actually reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Its authors claimed that Chinese adults who ate an […]
A Diet Rich in Fish Beneficial for Good Heart Health A new advisory, published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation supports findings from many other recent studies that show that a diet rich in fish could be beneficial for health. “Since the last advisory on eating fish was issued by the Association in 2002, scientific studies […]
Change Your Lifestyle, Reduce the Risk of Prostate Cancer Almost all North American men will develop prostate cancer if they live long enough. Autopsy studies find prostate cancer in 80% of men in their 70’s, according to the International Journal of Cancer. Today, nearly 2.5-M men in the US are living with a diagnosis of […]
Physical Benefits of Using a Sauna Sauna use may lower the risk of dementia and may improve vascular function and your ability to improve focus and attention. Other research has demonstrated the ability of heat stress to promote myelin growth, helping your brain to function faster and repair nerve cell damage. Heat may increase the permeability of the […]
Real Food and B Vitamins are Keys to a Good Memory B vitamins are important for mood, motor function, memory, and nerve and brain health When we have a limited supply of B vitamins, the central nervous system can be the 1st to be affected. Omega-3 fatty acids are vitally important for brain health, and […]
President Trump Donates Salary to VA US President Donald Trump has donated his $100,000 Quarterly salary to the Department of Veterans Affairs, the White House announced Thursday. The money will be to the VA’s caregiver program. President Trump is donating his salary each quarter to “important projects,” press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said. In the past, […]
The 2018 Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1, and forecasters are reporting we could once again see above-normal storm activity. It only takes one storm to threaten millions of people and the American Red Cross wants everyone to be safe between now and when the season ends in November. The Red Cross is getting ready […]
The Growing Interest, Investment in Anti-aging and Life Extension The interest and investment in anti-aging therapies is growing. The goal is not just to live longer, but to be as youthful and healthy as possible for a longer frame. Telomeres were discovered in the 1930’s. Every cell in the human body contains a nucleus, and inside […]
US Senate to say No to Legal Marijuana US Senator Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R;KY) just says No A House committee advances a VA medical marijuana bill Pennsylvania’s Governor and Attorney General are not ok with a Philadelphia safe injection site US Marijuana Policy Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is ‘down’ with Hemp, not with MaryJane […]
Making Friends for Life with Our ‘Furry’ Pets This week was the 35th annual National Pet Week, sponsored by the Auxiliary to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) to promote responsible pet ownership, recognize the importance of the human-animal bond and help pet parents understand the value of regular wellness exams. During National Pet Week […]
President Trump Plans to Combat Rising Rx Drug Costs Friday, US President Donald Trump unveiled a multi-pronged plan to help lower the price of prescription drugs, saying it’s time to bring down the cost because Americans are being priced out. “The drug lobby is making an absolute fortune at the expense of American consumers,” President […]
The World Health Organization said Friday it was preparing for “the worst case scenario” in a fresh outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. “We are very concerned, and we are planning for all scenarios, including the worst case scenario,” the WHO’s head of emergency response Peter Salama told reporters in Geneva. The […]
Medical Marijuana Update There is no joy in Idaho, a California bill to protect patients’ employment rights advances, Utah Democrats endorse medical marijuana, and more. Arkansas Last Friday a week, justices agreed to expedite the medical marijuana licensing case. The state Supreme Court has agreed to speed up its review of a ruling that has […]
Miami Celebrity: Bikini Model Priscila Sales Priscila Sales has been making an impact in Miami not only as one of the hottest Bikini Models but also featuring in a wide range of Music Videos featuring some of the hottest stars on the planet. Priscila Sales was born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. She is published internationally. […]
Why Hair Can Turn Grey Prematurely Sometimes life’s sudden shocks or illnesses can turn hair gray, my mother’s turned gray over night when I was in high school, she was just 40 anni, and there was no tragedy or trauma that I knew or ever learned of, it was always a mystery. The Big Q: […]
Alzheimer’s Linked to High Sugar Diet, Diabetes and Lack of Sleep Insulin is usually associated with its role in keeping blood-sugar levels in a healthy range, it also plays a role in brain signaling. In 1 animal study, when researchers disrupted the proper signaling of insulin in the brain, they were able to induce many […]
Many of America’s Youth are Lonely Young Americans may be the loneliest age group, even more lonely than those over 72 anni, according to a study by insurer Cigna (NYSE:CI). The national loneliness score overall was 44 on a 20-to-80 scale, but 18- to 24 year-olds surveyed reported loneliness scores of 48, while those 72 […]
CDC: Diseases from Mosquitoes, Fleas and Ticks Rising in US Diseases from mosquitoes, ticks and flea bites tripled in the United States from Y 2004 to 2016, and officials said Tuesday rising temperatures and an increasingly connected global society are to blame. More than 642,000 cases of these illnesses were reported during the 13 years […]
It Is Never Too Late to Improve Your Health A Swedish study has revealed some of the Key steps that we can all take to age healthier and stay independent for longer, even after the age of 90 this long term research shows. Researchers at Uppsala University have shared some of the findings from their […]
Dark Chocolate is Good and It May Improve Vision I learned Monday, that few bites of dark chocolate may offer us better quality of vision. Heart-healthy compounds in chocolate called flavanols appeared to sharpen eyesight for a group of 30 healthy young adults in the new study. The observed change in vision was small, but […]
While the average lifespan in China, the US and the majority of Eastern Europe is now in the late 70s, the rich across the globe are optimistic they will live for a century. According to UBS Wealth Management, 91 percent of the 5,000 investors it has surveyed are “making financial changes due to increased life […]
Deep Sleep is the Key to Emotional Resilience “Resilience” is the scientific term for our body’s ability to rapidly return to normal, physically and emotionally, after a stressful event. The Big Q; How do I increase REM sleep, the deepest part of your sleep cycle? The Big A: This is a Catch-22 for many, as […]
One of Golf’s Greatest Has Stem Cell Treatment for Pain Golfing great Jack Nicklaus, 78 anni, receives stem cell therapy to treat chronic back pain that marred much of his competitive professional career and continued long after. The Golden Bear has been hailed as a legend for his 50 years of golf, but during many […]
Burnt Out at the Office, Fix It! Finding the right work-life balance is not easy. The Big Q: Why? The Big A: Well, because for lots of people, 9 – 5 has stretched to 9 – 7 and beyond. Plus responsibilities can start much earlier in the day, especially for those with wives and children […]
Update: The Legal Status of CBD in the US $GWPH CBD is the nonpsychoactive component of cannabis and hemp. Unlike the THC in cannabis, CBD does not induce a high, but has many clinical benefits, including the control of seizures and pain Federal drug laws stipulate cannabis is an illegal Class 1 narcotic In states […]
Drinking Coffee and Tea Does Not Dehydrate the Human Body The notion that drinking coffee an tea saps the body of moisture through the dehydration process is false. In face, our morning pick-me-up actually helps hydrate us. When you’re really thirsty, a refreshing glass of water is the healthiest thing to drink, but in those […]
The More Vegetables We Eat, the Lower the Risk of Heart Disease Nitrate-Rich (NO)vegetables boost Heart Health and lower the risk of heart attacks NO is an important biological signaling molecule that supports normal endothelial function and protects our mitochondria. It is also a potent vasodilator helping relax and widen our blood vessels, which improves […]
Subdue Stress Without Rx Drugs Try them, they work, and with the money you save at the drug store, you can buy Real food and have lots of money to spare. Most of us are keenly aware of the opioid epidemic in the US, but now as the opioid prescriptions decline physicians are Rx’ing benzos […]
Survey: Majority of Wealthy Investors Expect to Live to 100 anni $UBS More than 50% of the world’s wealthy investors expect to live to the age of 100, with nearly 67% planning to work longer in life to afford a comfortable retirement, according to a survey released Thursday. The UBS Investor Watch, which tracks the sentiments of […]
Dark Roasted Coffee, ‘The Health Benefits’ Coffee may be the # 1 source of antioxidants in the US diet. Levels of acrylamide, the ingredient California wants to protect drinkers from, in coffee are influenced by the raw materials and the manufacturing process. Coffee beans are dried, roasted and ground before being brewed into coffee. Once the […]
Bad Eating Habits Are A Key Cause of Poor Health Weight gain results from an imbalance of healthy and unhealthy eating habits. The healthy side Whole grains, fruits and vegetables, lean protein and plant-based fats. The unhealthy side Sugary foods, those high in saturated fats, and packaged and processed foods. But it is not just […]
Drinking Too Much Alcohol May Shave Years off of Lives A new international study says, that drinking more than 1 alcoholic beverage a day can take years off your life, The study found that people who down more than 7 drinks a week can expect to die sooner than those who drink less. “What this […]
Using Marijuana in Any Form Makes One a 2nd Class Citizen Marijuana is now legal in 9 states constituting about 20% of the US population, and medical marijuana is recognized in a total of 29 states. That means people in those states can possess and use marijuana without fear of criminal prosecutions, that is if […]
Medical Marijuana Update A Maryland medical marijuana expansion bill aimed at addressing racial inequities is on the governor’s desk, there will be no joy in Tennessee this year, the Mormon Church opposes a Utah medical marijuana initiative, and more. Maryland On Monday, the legislature gave final approval to a medical marijuana expansion bill. The Senate Monday […]
The Link Between High Sugar Intake and Diabetes is Strong The link between sugar and diabetes is strong. A diet high in sugar can also damage the brain. The Nurses’ Health Study, which followed more than 90,000 women for 8 years, found that those who drank at least 1 sugar-sweetened drink each day were almost […]
Some Uncommon Causes for High Blood Pressure If you have been diagnosed with hypertension, aka high blood pressure, you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), high blood pressure affects 33% if adult Americans, but many people do not even know it. The exact causes of hypertension are puzzling […]
World’s Oldest Man Likes Soaking in Hot Springs, Eating Sweets Masazo Nonaka has enjoyed soaking in northern Japan’s hot springs for many years, surely longer than most. He is a supercentenarian, whose family has run a hot springs inn for 4 generations, was certified Tuesday as the world’s oldest living man, at age 112 years, […]
Meditation Benefits Physical and Mental Health A new study looking at the long-term effects of meditation has found that those who follow the practice can benefit from improvements in their attention for up to 7 years. Led by researchers at the University of California, Davis, Center for Mind and Brain, the study is based on […]
HEFFX has built the ultimate Marijuana cryptocurrency and is now calling on expressions of interest for the purchase or partnering of the digital currency. BudCoin has been built to be a prime transactional unit for the Marijuana states in the USA that allow for recreational usage and medical usage. With a limited number of Tokens […]
April is Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month, What You Need to Know The vast majority of dogs who test positive for Lyme live in just 12 states that have heavy infestations of deer ticks A large percentage of dogs in Lyme-endemic states test positive for exposure to the Lyme bacterium, but do not develop […]
Life Extension, the Search for Immortality About 25% of children born today are expected to live beyond 100 anni, and research shows the number of Centenarians in the US has been 2X’ing each 10 years since the 1950’s The fascination with longevity is an enduring one and the search for “the Fountain of Youth” has […]
Medical Marijuana Update Legislatures across our nation grapple with medical marijuana, as an Arkansas judge puts that state’s program on hold, and more. Arkansas Last Wednesday, an Arkansas judge put a hold on the state medical marijuana program. A state judge put the state’s program on hold because of objections to the licensing process, but was […]
Pigment in Blueberries Fights Aging and Cancer Raspberries, blueberries, and other berries contain natural pigments known as anthocyanins which give them their deep color. Many studies show that anthocyanins fight the inflammation that leads to aging. A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that anthocyanins increase the function of an enzyme in […]
Setting our own motives and objectives are primary tools for achieving happiness, confirmed experts at the sixth and final day of the Happiness Journey’s second edition, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council. Speakers assured their audience that […]
The spring season not only signifies the start of rain showers, colorful flowers and more outdoor activities, it also brings a rise in spring cleaning. Shake off the cold weather blues and revisit the simple parts of everyday life that could use a cleanup. From storing your winter essentials to cleaning up your whole family’s […]
Cancer Risk and Coffee? No Real Evidence of Any! Health experts say the controversial warning overstates the risks and that the health benefits of drinking coffee far outweigh any potential downsides. More California “Nut Country” action. Recently, a California judge ruled that coffee sellers must post scary warnings about cancer risks. The Big Q: How […]
Marijuana Friendly States Seek Meeting with USAG Sessions Treasurers from some marijuana-friendly states have asked for a meeting with US Attorney General Sessions US Marijuana Policy State Treasurers from California, Illinois, Oregon, and Pennsylvania sent a letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions last Thursday seeking a meeting in hopes of resolving conflicts between state and […]
Spring is Here, Allergies are Too According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the US. Pollen is one of the most common allergens in America. Nearly 50-M people in the US suffer from nasal allergies and as many as 30% of adults […]
The Health Benefits of Eating Beets “ Beets are rich in nutrients that boost brain health, especially antioxidant flavonoids that protect the brain from age-related oxidative stress,” notes Dr. Gary Small, director of the UCLA Longevity Center and author of The Mind Health Report newsletter. Below is a rundown on what the latest studies show about how the red […]
Real Food is the Key to Good Brain Health A wholesome (real food) diet is the Key to good health. The USDA recommends a wide variety of foods, including dark green, red, and orange vegetables, whole fruits, and protein foods, such as grass fed beef. But some foods, in addition to being healthy for the […]
Tough Minded People are Disciplined and Prepared Success in anything we do or attempt to do requires a mentally tough mind. All the resources are meaningless if your mind is cluttered, presumptions, prone to distraction or negitivity, you will fail. Like flying an airplane, if you do not pay full attention you will die. So […]
Daily Exercise is Necessary and Needed for Good Health A pattern of lifelong exercise is believed to contribute to our ability to retain healthy levels of muscle mass, muscle strength, body fat and cholesterol as we age New research underscores the value of and need of the human body has for regular exercise. In one […]
A Gender Bending Chemical is Found in Nearly 90% of Teens Independent studies demonstrate negative effects of BPA and other toxins in the body, but governmental agencies and manufacturers appear unwilling to protect your health So, it is your responsibility to protect yourself from air, water and food contaminants Bisphenol-A (BPA) was 1st created by […]
Treating Pain Without Drugs Americans consume 99% of the hydrocodone sold worldwide and 81% of all oxycodone — approximately 30X more than medically necessary for the population size of the US Between Y 2002 and 2015, opioids killed an estimated 202,600 Americans Overdose cases increased by more than 30% across the US between July 2016 […]
British Study: British Study: Stem Cell Transplants Restore 2 Patients’ Vision An experimental stem cell therapy restored partial vision to two patients with a common cause of blindness, British doctors reported this week. Embyronic stem cells were converted into patches of eye cells and grown in the lab. The patches were then inserted into the back of […]
President Trump, “Drug addiction not our future” Monday, President Donald Trump says the nation “must get tough” with drug dealers, which includes utilizing the death penalty. President Trump unveiled his plan to combat the nation’s deadly opioid addiction in a speech Monday in Manchester, New Hampshire, a state ravaged by the drug. President Trump said […]
The Link Between Food and Mood Recent research looking at the effects of the antihypertensive diet on mental health concluded this kind of dietary pattern, which is low in sugar and high in fresh fruits and vegetables, can help reduce the risk of depression in many people especially seniors. Overall, people who followed the DASH diet […]
A team of researchers at IBBR, led by Dr. Yuxing Li, Associate Professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, and Principal Investigator at the Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research (IBBR), Rockville, is showing how engineered multi-specific antibodies appear to be highly effective at preventing infection across a broad range of HIV-1 […]
Smoking Marijuana Linked to Major Heart Health Issues A major new study reveals that smoking marijuana dramatically increases one’s risk of suffering a heart attack and other cardiovascular events. The study authors, along with Top cardiologists across the country, are calling for more research into the use of medicinal and recreational cannabis in light of […]
Rare, Dangerous Snow Squalls to Hit Great Lakes and Northeast US Rare and dangerous snow squalls to hit Great Lakes, interior Northeast in wake of Nor’easter Biting winds and travel-snarling snow squalls will sweep through the Great Lakes and interior Northeast during the 1st half of this week. Inland areas that will be spared from […]
Boost Fitness and Improve Your Sleep Ben Greenfield, one of the top biohackers in the US and founder of BenGreenfieldFitness.com, has intriguing insights into health and fitness. The Big Q: Who is Ben Greenfield? Heart rate variability (HRV) testing is another bio-hack Mr. Greenfield takes full advantage of. He prefers an app called NatureBeat, available on […]
Most People are ‘Blind to the Facts” We need to stay sharp , to constantly challenge, and to not accept the status quo. Willful blindness has afflicted mankind for centuries. We prefer the familiar to the unfamiliar. We crave conformity That is human nature, but we cannot fix a problem we refuse to acknowledge. We often […]
The 3 Phases of Deep Breathing to Relieve Stress, Anxiety, Worries and Concerns Our body breathes automatically, it is both an involuntary and a voluntary process. We can alter the speed and the depth of our breathing, as well as choose to breathe through the mouth or nose. These choices lead to physical changes in […]
US Federal Court Now Looking into Monsanto’s Roundup $MON Claims that the active ingredient St. Louis, MO-based Monsanto (NYSE:MON) widely used weed killer Roundup can cause cancer have been evaluated by international agencies, US and foreign regulators and the product’s manufacturer agribusiness giant Monsanto. Now, a federal judge in San Francisco is conducting his own […]
This Year’s US Flu Season the Worst Since 2009 The intensity of this year’s flu season has made it the worst since the swine flu pandemic of 2009-2010, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “This has been a really difficult season and it’s not over yet,” Centers for Disease Control and […]
US Drug Policy Update US President Donald Trump and Jeff Sessions, the US Attorney General announced a new front in the war on opioids Attorney General Sessions announces a task force that will target opioid manufacturers and distributors. And this week, President Trump convened a White House summit on opioid epidemic in the US Marijuana […]
Medical Marijuana Update Medical marijuana foes in Arizona take aim at prescribing doctors, a Michigan judge strikes down Detroit’s medical marijuana initiative, Ohio’s medical marijuana roll-out hits a bump, and more. Arizona Last Thursday, a House committee advanced a bill to make felons of lax marijuana perscribing docs. The House Health Committee voted 6-3 on party […]
Bringing the Mind, Body and Soul Together takes Practice How we feel physically, mentally, and spiritually all play a role in our overall well being. The Big Q: What steps are you taking daily to ensure you are balanced? Our thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and attitudes can positively or negatively affect our biological functioning. Simplyput, our […]
Flu Season in US Not Over, Take Good Care This year’s flu season may finally be leveling off, US health officials declared Friday. Officials from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warn that the season still has several weeks to go as the rate of hospitalizations has hit the highest levels since […]
Cancer Linked to Ultra-Processed Foods Thursday, Scientists suggested on a link between cancer and “ultra-processed” foods such as cookies, fizzy drinks and sugary cereals, and virtually all fast food offerings, some nutritional experts cautioned against reading too much into the study results. Researchers from France and Brazil used data from nearly 105,000 French adults who […]
Medical Marijuana Update State legislatures are in session and things are getting busy on the medical marijuana front, from CBD bills in Iowa to employment protection bills in California. California Last Wednesday, a bill that would provide employment protections for medical marijuana patients was filed. Assemblymen Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) and Bill Quirk (D-Hayward) have filed Assembly Bill […]
Valentines Gifts with Good Health in Mind Eating healthy and being physically active can provide The Key to a healthy Heart. So, with that in mind, select a Valentine’s gift that will help your loved one reap the benefits long after the love bug day is over. “While it’s very romantic to present your loved […]
Big Tobacco Enters the Legal Cannabis Business in Canada $AOI, $SZT While not a household name, a big US tobacco firm, Alliance One International Inc. (NYSE:AOI) has 1-upped its better known and much larger tobacco sellers by acquiring stakes in 2 Canadian firms involved in that country’s medical marijuana market. The acquisitions of the marijuana-related […]
Obesity is Deadly! Obesity is a deadly health condition, associated with heart disease, diabetes, depression, cancer and premature death, take good care of yourself. Today it is growing at epidemic proportions and researchers find it may spread through communities. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 30% of adult Americans […]
Lingering US Flu Qutbreak Worst Since 2003 One of the worst Flu outbreaks in the United States since Y 2003 worsened last week and will likely linger for several weeks, causing more deaths, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Friday. Another 10 children were reported to have died of the Flu in […]
Do Not Be Fooled, Learn What the Labels Mean We all know we need to eat Real Food, but the labels on supermarket foods are confusing to many consumers. The Big Qs: What labels should I trust; Organic, Natural, is free range best, how about hormones and antibiotics? The Big A: Pay attention and cut […]
Happiness is a subject taken very seriously in the modern world. On the global level, a movement to consider, evaluate and measure happiness and well-being among individuals and societies has gained increasing momentum in recent years. In 2011, the General Assembly of the United Nations unanimously adopted a resolution (A/RES/65/309) that calls for viewing happiness […]
Medical Marijuana Update CBD Cannabis Oil bills have gotten though legislatures in Indiana and Virginia, Texas sees the 1st delivery of CBD Cannabis Oil to a patient, and more. Indiana On Monday, Ithe Senate passed a CBD bill. The Senate voted 35-13 to approve Senate Bill 294, which would allow any state resident to purchase and use […]
The National Happiness and Positivity Programme has launched the “Happiness Films” initiative in collaboration with Majid Al Futtaim Group, in an effort to establish happiness and positivity as a culture and a way of life in the UAE, in addition to raising awareness around the need to produce innovative positive content. Ohood bint Khalfan Al […]
Our Brains Power Our Lives, Nourish It Daily Our brain powers our lives. So, it is Key that we treat the brain as we care for our heart, or any other part of our body and it is critical that we begin focusing on brain health as early in our lives as possible. Without course […]
Medical Marijuana Update, Plus California Banking Policy California’s Treasurer wants to create a public bank for the cannabis business. The medical marijuana movement loses a founding father, and the only other action this past week was a pair of CBD bills. California Last Saturday, Dennis Peron, “the Father of Medical Marijuana,” died at age 72. A […]
NFL Champion Quarterback Tom Brady Tells Us What He Eats New England Patriot Tom Brady eats a restrictive, plant-based diet that centers on “anti-inflammatory” foods and avoids some dietary staples nutritionists recommend. The Big Q: Is Mr Brady getting anything that helps his game and off-field performance? The Big A: Nutritionists are divided on The […]
Bikram Yoga Without Steam Heat Bikram yoga, a series of 26 poses typically done in a sweat-inducingly hot room, may not need to be practiced at steam-bath temperatures to help improve blood vessel health, a small experiment suggests. Millions of people worldwide practice Bikram yoga, typically in 90-minute sessions that involve breathing exercises and holding […]
Home Gardening Is the Answer to Many of Our Food Problems There is no doubt that home gardening is an important step toward building a more sustainable food system. I have been encouraging readers for years to plant gardens as a means of making high-quality, nutrient-dense foods more readily available to their tables. Food grown […]
Got the Flu? Eat Real Food This year’s flu season is the worst in about 10 years, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD). Every US state, sans Hawaii, is experiencing widespread influenza outbreaks and one in 15 doctor visits last week were for flu symptoms. Hospitals, medical […]
Good Health Requires Clean Water Yearly we see Red Flags about toxic drinking water raised across the US for different reasons from location to location. A Key problem is aging water pipes, which have become an increasingly common source of toxic exposure. In fact, in a Y 2013 report, the American Society for Civil Engineers warned […]
Rx Medications, Not the Only Answer to Relieving High Blood Pressure The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about 30% of Americans have high blood pressure, also called hypertension, and only 50% of them have their blood pressure under control. Now, under controversial new guidelines released in November 2017, which advised that […]
Highly Successful People Remove Catalysts for Failure There are 2 Key mental shifts that occur in the lives of all highly successful people. Many make the 1st, not all make the 2nd. Both shifts require mental stretching from conventional and societal ways of thinking, these shifts require people to unlearn the negative programming from their […]
US Areas Hit With Zika Seeing More Birth Defects The mosquito-born Zika virus may be responsible for an excess number of birth defects in US states and territories where the virus had been circulating in local mosquito populations, even in women who had no lab evidence of Zika exposure during pregnancy, US health officials said […]
Legalization of Marijuana, ‘The Great American Social Experiment’ The great social experiment that is marijuana legalization is now 5 years old, with 6 states already allowing legal marijuana sales, two more where legal sales will begin within months, and yet another that, along with the District of Columbia, has legalized personal possession and cultivation of […]
Medical Marijuana Update Medical marijuana is safe from the Justice Department for now, governors in New Jersey and Rhode Island make noises about expanding medical marijuana programs, Georgia voters are ready for a full-fledged medical marijuana law, and more. National Last Thursday, a House version of a bill aimed at encouraging medical marijuana research was filed. […]
Flu Spread Across US for 3rd Week Running The flu blanketed the US, sans Hawaii, again last week for the 3rd week running. Last week, 1 in 15 doctor visits were for symptoms of the flu. That is the highest level since the swine flu pandemic in Y 2009. The government does not track every […]
Health Fraud Scams Pose Serious Health Risk There are at least 11 companies selling products to help people addicted to opioids that have no proof to support claims that their pills and treatments aid in overcoming an opioid addiction, 2 US government agencies said Wednesday. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Food and Drug Administration […]
The Flu Can Be Deadly, Really Deadly Influenza, aka flu, is already known to be deadly, but a new study suggests that the risk of heart attack is 6X greater than normal while people are ill with the flu. “I was a little bit surprised by the strength of the association. It’s not every day […]
Become a ‘Master’ Get Happy and Make Money Let’s get started: If you do not have an an active passion, do not worry, Become really good at something, Generously use your skills to help the right people, then You will succeed. In his book, So Good They Can’t Ignore You, Cal Newport dispels the myth dubbed […]