Anxiety disorders affect around 40 million adults in the United States. While they are treatable, only about 37% of those who suffer from anxiety receive treatment. With anxiety on the rise, researchers have been looking deeper into what causes the mental health disorder. According to an article published by Harvard Medical School, gut bacteria may…
Category: HEALTH
7 Medicinal Plants You Can Easily Grow At Home
Despite all of the pills, liquids and tongue strips filling pharmacy shelves, nature has given us the best medicine. Many medicinal plants can be grown right in your own home, for safe, convenient and natural use. Here are seven medicinal plants you can grow in your home: 1. Aloe Vera Aloe Vera is a low-maintenance…
5 Common Habits Of An Emotionally Stable Person
Emotional stability is described as “the quality of maintaining a constant character despite the forces that threaten to disturb it.” People who are emotionally stable are in control of their emotions, even when something unexpected happens. Their positive outlook on life combined with their mental strength and ability to remain calm, cool and collected in…
9 Foods You Should NEVER Eat If You Have Arthritis
More than 50 million adults in the United States are suffering from arthritis. For many of them, trying to manage pain and inflammation is a daily battle. While medication might ease the pain, it doesn’t address the real problem. Getting rid of the inflammatory foods in your diet can help you reduce inflammation and manage…
Research Reveals What Spanking Does To Your Personality & IQ
Spanking has become quite the controversial issue over the last few years. Whether or not you spank your child is a personal decision, but researchers say that spanking does in fact effect your child’s personality and IQ. Dr. Murray Straus spent the better part of his life trying to understand the negative effects of corporal punishment…
7 Surprising Benefits Of Pumpkin Seeds
Let’s be honest – most of crave a snack every once in a while. Instead of reaching for a candy bar in between meals, try keeping a healthy snack handy. Not only do pumpkin seeds make a crunchy and satisfying treat, they also provide some amazing health benefits for the body! Here are seven health…
Study Reveals Painkiller That Kills More People Than Any Other Drug
It’s no secret that the United States is struggling with a deadly drug problem. But according to one scientist, there is a certain painkiller that is taking more lives than even heroin. Northern Ireland’s state pathologist Professor Jack Crane says that a medication called Tramadol is to blame for taking even more lives than illegal…
5 Signs Of Poor Heart Health You Should Never Ignore
When your heart is in trouble, your body will try to alert you of the problem through symptoms. An irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath and chest pain can all be signs of poor heart health that should be addressed immediately. Here are five signs of poor heart health you should never ignore: 1. Abnormal Heartbeat…
Lemon Water Is Destroying Your Teeth. Here Is How To Fix It!
The health benefits of drinking lemon water are very well documented. In the past, we’ve even recommended you drink a large glass of it first thing in the morning. By doing so, as reported by Food Matters, you unlock a whole range of benefits that include boosting the immune system, improved digestion and strengthening of…
Oil Companies Are Fighting To Hide Dangerous Chemicals In Your Kids’ Toys
Most parents do everything they can to make sure that their children are safe and healthy. They feed them healthy food, they bandage them up when they fall and teach them to look both ways when they cross the street. The scary thing is, many children are being exposed to dangerous chemicals right inside their…
Alcohol Drinks And Diets?! Why Not?! With The List Of The Best Low-Carb Alcohol Choices!
Are you interested in minimizing weight gain, but still enjoying an occasional drink? You’ll definitely want to stick with low-carb alcohol. It can get a little confusing, especially because labels aren’t required on many alcoholic drinks. Most spirit companies don’t list the nutrition information for their products on the bottle, or even on their website….
7 Common Deficiencies That Are Linked To Depression & Mood Disorders
Most people are aware of the link between eating a healthy diet and being physically healthy. But fewer people realize that diet is also directly linked to mental health. When your brain doesn’t get the nutrients it needs to function properly, it begins to suffer. If you are deficient in an important nutrient, you are…