A possible new natural remedy for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) depression. A recent study suggests a link between PMS and low melatonin. Their study concluded that the depression often associated with PMS may be reduced by supplementing your nighttime regimen with melatonin. Melatonin [...]
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), like soy, corn, safflower, cottonseed, canola, and vegetable oils are virtually impossible to remove from our diets, but nevertheless are bad for your health. Why? PUFAs undergo oxidation under the conditions of the human body and are a source [...]
We have been fed a steady diet of misinformation about FAT. We need natural fat in our diets, in fact fats and oils may well be the most important part of your daily diet. Fats provide us with appropriate satiety signals; they ensure [...]
Did you know certain foods can increase your risk of cancer? Some foods and ingredients proliferate cancerous cell growth and others cause reactions or inhibit normal functions, which can lead to cancer. Here are four foods and ingredients that can cause cancer and [...]
There is little argument that a person’s diet can contribute to major physical diseases such as heart disease and type II diabetes. While the effect of diet on mental health disorders remains controversial in the conventional circles, I see every day what a [...]
University of Missouri researchers found that eating a healthy breakfast, especially one high in protein, increases satiety (the feeling that you’ve recently eaten and don’t yet need to eat again) and reduces hunger throughout the day. The researchers also found, using MRI brain [...]
There are countless examples of environmental toxin exposures that it is best to avoid. One that many people overlook is the issue of contaminants in personal care products, such as soap, deodorant, sunscreen, and cosmetics. According to the Food & Drug Administration, since [...]
There are two issues here, training to much or too hard in one session and training too frequently without enough rest. Both are overtraining. It is important to note when you are doing this, because exercise is doing you more harm than good [...]
Exercise – If you have depression, or even if you just feel down from time to time, exercise is a MUST. The research is overwhelming in this area, with studies confirming that physical exercise is one of the best tools for helping people [...]
You can make a big difference with a little positive change. As the New Year rolls around, so does the sense of new beginnings and another chance for a fresh start in a better direction. I was recently reading The 80/20 Principle by [...]
