Real Wellness
Bacteria may be the secret ingredient in your burger, turning your meal from delicious to dangerously toxic. A Consumer Reports study uncovered the fact that a large quantity of the packaged ground beef you purchase in the supermarket contains at least one type of harmful bacteria. This is alarming, since America buys 4.6 billion pounds […]
Plastics are affordable, lightweight and damage-resistant, so they are the easiest choice for food storage and lunch containers. But are they safe? You may have heard about the toxin bisphenol-A or BPA. Many products are now sold with a “BPA free” label, which is supposed to assure us that a product is safe. However, these […]
Good health and wellness are what all guys strive for, right? If you are nodding your head in agreement, you may want to make sure there isn’t a sweetened soda beverage in your hand. Research published in the British medical journal Heart found that drinking sweetened soda may increase your risk for heart failure by 23 […]
Did you know that there is a product made from sugar cane that is considered a superfood? It’s called blackstrap molasses, and it’s essentially the antithesis of refined white sugar. That’s because blackstrap molasses is what’s left behind when nearly all of the sugar is processed out of the sugar cane. Blackstrap molasses encompasses most […]
New hope for the future comes in the form of research findings that Alzheimer’s may be detectable up to 18 years before an official diagnosis. Earlier detection could mean more opportunity for treatment. The Mayo Clinic defines Alzheimer’s disease as “a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. It’s the most common […]
Our liver detoxifies everything that goes onto our skin and in our mouths. It filters out harmful ingredients in order to purify our blood. Applying chemicals every day to our skin can cause significant problems for the liver, even in the seemingly harmless form of face wash. The good news is, you don’t need to […]
There’s no denying it: potato chips are a delicious guilty pleasure. Unfortunately, they are starchy, high-glycemic snacks that are high in sodium and full of hydrogenated, genetically-modified oils. Although there are healthier baked versions, they still fall high on the glycemic index. Fortunately, you can enjoy crisp, pop-in-your-mouth treats that will satisfy your need for […]
And now for the latest in gross news: New research suggests that we’re surrounded by a cloud of invisible microbes and fart bacteria. As unique as our fingerprints, these clouds of bio-residue may actually help researchers understand contagious diseases better. We spread bacteria three ways: by direct contact with surfaces indoors; through airborne emissions via […]
A recent study published in Preventive Medicine (2015) found that men and seniors sleep better when they have access to nature. The study surveyed over 255,000 adults across the United States and found that participants who had access to nature slept badly fewer than seven nights per month. Those who had less access to nature […]
A study has found that women who take vitamin D3 supplements do not have better bone health, suggesting that vitamin D produced in the body from moderate sun exposure — together with a combination of vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, and other minerals — are all essential to bone health. According to the study, published in […]
