FDA vs the Dairy Industry

In my house we only drink organic milk and I get teased by people who think I am crazy to spend $10 for a gallon of organic milk (actually, I pay that for 4 litres of milk... I live in Canada), especially when regular milk costs less than half that amount. Personally, I would rather...

Post on Wed, Jan 26, 2011 by Paula Gallagher

Antioxidants May Increase Fertility... in Men

A recent study showed that between 30% to 80% of male subfertility cases may be improved by oral supplementation with antioxidants. A supplement containing vitamin C and E, zinc, folic acid, lycopene, garlic oil and selenium is associated with a more than four-fold increased rate of pregnancy and live birth. They also found "mostly...

Post on Tue, Jan 25, 2011 by Paula Gallagher

How to Reduce Your Chemical Exposure

I just finished reading Slow Death by Rubber Duck: How The Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Life Affects Our Health, by Rick Smith. It is a great read, especially if you have kids. The book shows that we are accumulating toxic chemicals in our bodies and in our children's bodies by using everyday household products that...

Post on Mon, Jan 24, 2011 by Paula Gallagher

Herbal Formula Shows Promise for Reducing Breast Cancer Risk

Estrogen plays many important roles in the body. For example, it is necessary for a woman's menstrual cycle and for reproduction. It also supports cardiovascular and bone health. And, while estrogen is needed for the development of breasts, too much exposure to estrogen can also increase a woman's risk of breast cancer. Estrogen can stimulate...

Post on Thu, Jan 20, 2011 by Margo Gladding

Solving the World's Energy Problem - Part 3

In Part 1 of this series on "Solving the World's Energy Problem," I made the case that fossil fuels are finite and must ultimately be replaced. Biofuels are a suitable substitute for fossil fuels, as both fossil fuels such as coal and oil, and biofuels such as alcohols and biodiesel, are essentially equivalent:...

Post on Wed, Jan 19, 2011 by Steve Stillwater

The “When” of Weight Loss

Post on Tue, Jan 18, 2011 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach

Water: Hydration and Health

Do you experience headaches, fatigue, muscle pains, constipation, heartburn, anxiety attacks, food intolerances, joint and muscle weakness, dry skin, chapped lips, water retention, digestive problems, or bad breath? If so, you may be suffering from dehydration. Many people are dehydrated and are not even aware of it. Even mild dehydration can impair cognitive function, such...

Post on Mon, Jan 17, 2011 by Paula Gallagher

Vision and Eye Health

Our eyes are complex sensory organs that contain up to 70% of all of the sensory receptors in the body. Eyes need to be continually nourished with the proper nutrients in order to stay healthy and protected against damage that light and other environmental factors can cause. Both free radical damage and decreased blood flow...

Post on Fri, Jan 14, 2011 by Paula Gallagher

The "Who" of Weight Loss

Post on Thu, Jan 13, 2011 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach