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Top Tips to Cope With Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that occurs seasonally, typically ramping up in the fall and winter months and disappearing come spring.1,2,3 It’s been estimated4 that as many as 20 percent of Americans are affected by SAD each winter. What differentiates SAD from regular depression is that a full remission occurs in the spring and summer months. Common SAD symptoms include oversleeping, intense carbohydrate cravings, overeating and weight gain. Some people also have trouble concentrating and withdraw socially,...
read moreBe Kind and Loving to Yourself — It’s Good for You
In the video above, Julie Schiffman demonstrates a simple technique to help you love and accept yourself — something most of us can benefit from. Schiffman is a practitioner of the Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), which is a form of psychological acupressure that involves tapping with the fingertips on specific meridians in order to clear negative emotions and thought patterns. This is but one way to bring more self-love into your life, akin to giving your inner critic a giant bear hug. The fact is, many of us engage in negative self-talk...
read moreWhy Cigarette Butts Are Still Among the Worst Forms of Pollution
There are multiple reasons you should not start smoking, or you should quit. Despite decades of warnings by the U.S. Surgeon General, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to call tobacco the “single largest preventable cause of cancer and disease in the United States.”1 Today, cigarette smoking kills more than 480,000 people every year and nearly 41,000 from exposure to secondhand smoke.2 There are short-term and long-term side effects. Smoking stains your teeth, changes your physical appearance and increases...
read moreDiapers, Menstrual Pads and Tampons Are Full of Toxic Chemicals
Many women don’t consider how feminine hygiene products are made. If the brand says cotton on the label, most automatically think it’s safe. Since feminine hygiene products are classified as medical devices, companies do not have to release materials used in the product. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) only regulates tampon absorbency, so all must meet the same guidelines. Any chemicals, fragrances or plastics used in the manufacturing of the product do not have to be disclosed. However, these products sit right up...
read moreIs It Time to Forget Facebook?
Despite the controversy swirling around Facebook and its founder Mark Zuckerberg in recent years, the social media platform keeps growing. As of December 31, 2018, Facebook had 2.32 billion active users1 around the world, up from 2.27 billion2 at the end of the third quarter that year. This does include an estimated 83 million fake profiles,3 though, which is just one of the many hazards of Facebook. It should come as no surprise at this point that Facebook is monetizing your involvement with the site.4 As the saying goes,...
read moreNearly Half of American Adults Have Cardiovascular Disease
According to the latest statistics1 by the American Heart Association (AHA), nearly half (48 percent) of all American adults have some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD) — a classification that includes high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure and stroke — and deaths from CVD are again on the rise, after decades of being on the decline. In 2016, there were 840,678 recorded deaths from CVD in the U.S., up from 836,546 the year before. The rise in prevalence of CVD, however, is primarily driven by updated blood pressure...
read moreRubber Chicken Recalled
The latest debacle to hit the U.S. poultry industry is rubbery chicken nuggets — in this case due to actual bits of rubber that were found in the food. The discovery came after some unlucky consumers discovered the rubber in their nuggets and contacted the company, Tyson Foods, one of the largest meat producers in the U.S. More than 36,000 pounds of the nuggets, in more than 7,200 bags, have since been recalled, and if you happen to have any in your freezer, it’s specifically Tyson white meat panko chicken nuggets sold at club stores in...
read moreHealth Chief at NIH Denies Vaccine Injuries Occur
In an interview with CBS News, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), flat-out denied that vaccines can and do cause injuries and death. The news outlet had featured parents who are concerned about vaccination risks, including one woman whose middle child suffered from severe reactions to vaccinations. Understandably, she then refused to vaccinate her youngest son and stated, “If I could go back, I wouldn’t have vaccinated any of my kids.”1 When asked what to say to...
read moreFruit Juices Are Often Loaded With Arsenic and Lead
When you reach for fruit juice at the grocery store, it’s safe to say that when you take it home and pour yourself a glass, the possibility of ingesting potentially dangerous substances doesn’t cross your mind. But a new study reveals there’s about a 50-50 chance that elevated levels of heavy metals will be part of the package when you pick up a bottle, jug or box of apple juice, grape juice or fruit juice blends. When these and other fruit juices sold across the U.S were tested, 45 percent of them were found to contain “concerning” levels of...
read moreWeekly Health Quiz: Sucralose, Potatoes and Dementia
1 Increasing NADPH — one of the major suppliers of electrons to your antioxidants — can be done by inhibiting the enzyme that uses it, NADPH oxidase. Which supplement can slow down NOX inhibition? Kelp Vitamins B6 and B12 Glycine and collagen Preventing many chronic diseases requires finding a means of inhibiting or modulating NOX. Such strategies include avoiding fructose, practicing nutritional ketosis and supplementing with spirulina, niacin, glycine and collagen. Learn more. High-carb diets 2 The U.S. government has partnered with the...
read moreResearchers Call for Immediate Revision of Sun Avoidance Recommendations
A recent article1 in Outside magazine highlights the importance of sensible sun exposure, stating “Current guidelines for sun exposure are unhealthy and unscientific, controversial new research suggests — and quite possibly even racist. How did we get it so wrong?” The research2 in question, published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health in December 2018, calls for an immediate revision of public health recommendations, noting that “nonburning UV exposure is a health benefit and — in moderation — should be...
read moreCan You Eat Marigolds?
Marigolds provide a pop of color to any garden or vegetable plot. They range from creamy pale yellow to bright yellow, orange or variegated reds and orange. When planted with your vegetables, they help protect against certain pests and attract valuable insects, including bees necessary for pollination. Marigolds help protect your tomatoes against nematodes, slugs and hornworms, are low maintenance and add color and beauty.1 They may also help protect your vegetables and garden area against mosquitoes and aphids.2 At the end of the season,...
read moreThe Endocannabinoid System and the Important Role It Plays in Human Health
Hemp has been outlawed in the U.S. since 1938. Thankfully, the latest Farm Bill signed into law at the end of 2018 makes it legal. In this interview, board-certified clinical nutritionist and expert on phytocannabinoids, Carl Germano, discusses the exciting implications of this change. Now, there’s a difference between cannabidiol (CBD) products made from hemp and those made from marijuana. While many mistakenly believe hemp and marijuana are interchangeable, they’re actually two different plants. “Both are considered...
read moreWonderful Egg, Bacon and Nori Roll Ups with Avocado and Lettuce Recipe
Recipe From Pete Evans A roll up, which may look like a sushi roll for some at first glance, is a great way to combine your favorite fruits, vegetables and/or meats. Roll ups can be eaten as a snack, a side dish or a light meal. There are different roll up combinations that you can try, but if you want something that’s delicious, light and healthy, check out this Wonderful Egg, Bacon and Nori Roll Ups With Avocado and Lettuce Recipe. These roll ups mix flavors from the East and the West. This roll ups recipe comes from Pete Evans, with...
read moreWhat You Need to Know About Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis, also called “trich,”1 is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that affects 3.7 million people in the U.S.2 Around 143 million new infections are also recorded globally every year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).3Trichomoniasis can manifest in men and women,4 with women being more prone to this infection.5 Around 2.3 million women between the ages of 14 and 49 have this STI,6 with the risk increasing more significantly among those who are sexually active.7 Pregnant women may be diagnosed with trichomoniasis...
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