With more and more people showing concern over the quality of the food they eat, it is a better time than ever to be an organic farmer. Just one advantage is that organic farmers make more money than their non-organic competitors. Findings from a meta-analysis conducted by Washington State University (WSU) revealed that organic farmers […]
Category: Real Wellness
Real Wellness
Could Iron Accumulation in the Brain Be Linked with Dementia?
Research by the University of Technology in Sydney (UTS) suggests that a metal in the blood may be a factor in the development of Alzheimer’s. Dr. Dominic Hare, a neurochemist at UTS who also works for the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health in Melbourne and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai […]
14 Reasons Why Even the Thought of Fast Food Makes Me Want to Throw Up
I believe that fast food was one of the first things I gave up along my health journey. After eating real food, what was served at fast food joints no longer tasted good to me, no matter how darn convenient it was. And don’t even get me started on the smell. Yuck! It is like […]
5 Dairy-Free Spins on Bulletproof Coffee
If you take the principle behind the “bulletproof” coffee drink, which is to consume saturated fats in conjunction with a high-quality coffee to enhance focus, blood sugar regulation, appetite control, and to slow down the effects of caffeine in the body, a variety of fat choices still remain aside from cow’s milk butter. Not any […]
4 Foods That Increase Your Risk Of Colon Cancer (And 3 Foods That Fight It)
Junk food can seem like an insurmountable hurdle of temptation to get over sometimes. With things like juicy steaks, soft white bread, and sugary sodas on the table, it can be hard to reach for fruits and vegetables at times. Before you happily grab your favorite junk food while glaring at vegetables with absolute disdain, […]
23 Gross Things Actually Good for You
Foods, therapies, creepy crawlers, germs, and other things that may leave you a little nauseated: We’ve compiled a list of disturbing and gross things that are actually kind of good for you! This is not for the faint of heart. Please take the proper precautions before reading the following list. Vomit: We know you know […]
Research Says Fight Cancer Head-On with Exercise
Exercise not only provides psychological benefits to cancer patients, but now it appears it can provide physical ones as well. Exercise has been shown to fight cancer tumors head-on. A study led by exercise physiologist Brad Behnke, from Kansas State University, examined the growth of prostate cancer tumors in rats, some of which exercised while […]
Awesome Invention: A Picture Book You Can Plant!
While books are a treasured keepsake, and are nearly infinitely reusable, the fact is that many of our books end up collecting dust in the attic. As we accumulate more books, lose interest in the stories we’ve re-read, or simply grow out of our old picture books, they often get tossed to the wayside. This […]
How to Find and Choose the Best Organic Eggs
Not just for breakfast, eggs make a wonderful meal addition — or main course! — at any time of day. What’s better than an omelet or frittata for lunch, loaded with your favorite veggies? Of course, in order to make the best egg dishes possible, you’re going to need to start with the best eggs! […]
Natural Alternatives to Pesticides and Herbicides You Can Make at Home
Gardening organically can greatly reduce the need for synthetic inputs such as pesticides and herbicides. While some plants are naturally resistant to weeds or bugs, others can remain susceptible regardless of your gardening method. To treat these plants, organic pesticides and herbicides can be purchased at most home and gardening centers. Different problems require different […]










