Noise pollution is a problem that the entire planet is increasingly grappling with, as modern technology becomes more and more deeply entrenched in the communities where we live and throughout Earth. Here in the United States, a vast majority of…
Toxic Dangers in Feminine Hygiene Products
In our age of increased awareness about the dangers of artificial, toxic chemicals in our environment and foods, consumers are also interested in natural grooming and personal care products. For women, this includes feminine hygiene products — sanitary napkins and…
A Smaller Waist Is Important for Heart Health
All of us in the United States know that blood pressure and plaque buildup in heart arteries are very important indicators in determining the health of our hearts and circulatory system, and in gauging our risk for cardiac events such…
Is Carbonated Water Bad?
Carbonated water is a popular way to drink water nowadays, as the fizz adds a nice kick to otherwise plain water. Diluting fruit juice with carbonated water is a much healthier and better thirst-quenching alternative to sodas. But some consumers…
A Natural System to Beat and Ward Off Depression
The number of people suffering from depression has increased twenty times over the past century, with one in four Americans now suffering from major depression at some point in their lives. One researcher and college professor believes he knows why…
The Pros and Cons of Artificial Sweeteners
Over the past several decades, many laboratory-made compounds have been introduced into the American market as substitutes for the universally appealing “sweet” taste of sugar. These products, known as artificial sweeteners, can be synthetic (not occurring in nature), or natural…
Are Calcium Supplements Bad for the Heart?
Calcium from Foods Is a Safer Alternative Calcium supplements have increased in popularity enormously from two decades ago, after medical professionals began touting them as an effective way to prevent loss of bone mass and osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. A…
The Many Important Nutrients in Vegetables!
The healthiest vegetables contain the highest amount of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. No one vegetable has the greatest content in all identified nutrients, but certain vegetables and vegetable families tend to provide more essential healthy ingredients than others.
The Best Superfruits!
What are “superfoods” and “superfruits”? Neither the Oxford English Dictionary nor the Merriam-Webster Dictionary recognizes either term; but as our language evolves, one of these days, they may.
Five Easy Steps to Grow a Home Vegetable Garden!
Increasingly, Americans are getting wise to the important health benefits of eating whole, unprocessed, chemical-free foods. A great way to ensure that the foods that you and your family eat are all-natural, is to grow them yourself! Growing your own…