Cancer is like the scary monster hiding under your bed when you were a kid. You are almost so afraid it will really be there, that you don’t want to look and find out. Unlike those imaginary monsters, cancer is very real and very deadly. If it has begun an invasion in your body, you […]
Millions and millions of acres in the United States are dedicated to corn, because frankly, America has a love affair with corn. And that’s not surprising, since corn goes back through the ages. But the truth is, most corn grown in America is not for human consumption. Instead, it’s reserved for animals and even automobiles. […]
Our society puts a lot of focus on eating for weight gain and loss. However, it seems that not enough emphasis is placed on eating to prevent disease. Cancer is one of the most feared diseases out there, because modern medicine has no cure or direct known cause. Though there are some speculations that toxins, […]
It is very common in society today to drink alcohol on a regular basis. Teenagers may drink at parties on the weekend because of peer pressure, while adults may enjoy a few glasses of wine after work to wind down. According to National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, here is a statistic of alcohol use […]
With the citrus season in full swing, there is no better time than now to embrace all of the benefits that citrus has to offer. Just a hint…. it goes way beyond vitamin C. Citrus includes a wide variety of fruits with the most popular being grapefruit, oranges, lemons, limes, and tangerines. Reaching for these […]
In the 1600s settlers brought cherry trees to America, and for good reason. Cherries, bright red, juicy and delicious, are so much more than just a sweet treat. It turns out, they’re packed full of beneficial nutrients and may even prevent certain diseases. Here’s why you should include cherries in your diet — every day! […]
Dried fruits sometimes get a bad reputation due to the fact that some have a high concentration of natural sugars, as well as the processing that some varieties go through. While you do have to be careful which ones you choose, and how many you eat, many dried fruits can provide phenomenal benefits for your […]
Eating plenty of vegetables can help reduce your risk for many chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, stroke and certain cancers. For example, one 2010 study found that eating just one extra serving of leafy greens a day reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes by 14 percent. Fresh vegetables are a nutritional cornerstone, as […]
While medical marijuana has been acknowledged as a complementary treatment to manage the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation, only recently have scientists begun to analyze its potential for treating cancer directly. Marijuana has been used medicinally for at least 3,000 years, and probably longer. Having originated in Central Asia, it was only incorporated into […]
Did you know that there is one natural remedy that can protect against every leading cause of death in Western countries? It’s time for a new go-to remedy to join the ranks of coconut oil, raw honey, and apple cider vinegar. Cayenne pepper has so many amazing benefits; it has the potential to fight chronic […]
