An Egg Without a Chicken‏

Eggs are a hot topic right now. Some foodies consider eggs to be a nutrition miracle. But some health care professionals warn against the potential dangers of consuming them. A new plant-based egg substitute may hold the key to getting the benefits of eggs without the personal and environmental costs. Incredible Eggs Humans have eaten…

Gift of the Sun: The Importance of Vitamin D

There is nothing like lying outside, letting our skin absorb the light of the sun until we are warmed all the way to the bone. Beyond the obvious benefits of pure photonic energy and glowing skin, exposure to sunlight can give us one of the most important nutrients vitamin D. But sun exposure alone may…

The Serious Side Effects of Drinking Bottled Water

In the past few decades, bottled water has become a mainstay in the fitness community. It is not uncommon to see runners with a plastic bottle in their hand or belt pack. Some companies even make tiny bottles marketed to the parents of toddlers, or flavored waters with sugar and extra chemicals (aka vitamins). You…

Difference Between Emotional and Mental Health

When it comes to your health, you are probably more likely to consider things like your fitness level, your digestion and how you physically feel on a regular basis. What you may not realize, however, is that your mental and emotional state plays a role in your health as well. Keep reading to learn more…

The Dangers of Milk and Dairy Products

American children have been raised to think that drinking milk will help them to grow strong. In reality, dairy products like milk contribute to significant health problems and, generally, they are not as healthy as you think! Myths About Milk I have never been a fan of milk as a beverage I just do not…

Are You Dehydrated? The Importance of Drinking Water.

Are you dehydrated? You may be thinking this is just another article to remind you to drink more water but my intention is to explore the quality of the water that you drink, the temperature that you administer it and the opportunities available to improve the alkalinity of your H20. Ask yourself the following questions:…

Canada Privatizes Medical Marijuana, Expanding Availability

Canadians choosing to use marijuana for medical purposes will now be getting their treatment from a new source. Gone will be the small time home growers. In their place will be large industrial growers overseen by Canada Health. The $1.3 billion initiative will allow for factory-grown medicinal quality marijuana that can be purchased with a…

Why Your Food May Be Banned in Other Countries

Americans may like to think theyre ahead of the curve on many things, but when it comes to the health and safety of food, much of the products on American store shelves are deemed unworthy of human consumption in other countries. A deeper look may explain part of the reason behind the United States obesity…

The Power of Juicing Cannabis (Marijuana)

Proponents of medical marijuana have found a new way to harvest the plants benefits and increase them. And theyre doing it without the negative impact of smoking. A growing number of people are now juicing cannabis, and they claim the benefits are nothing short of amazing. The use of cannabis for medical reasons dates back…

The Amazing Health Benefits of Coconuts

Coconut milk, coconut oil, and raw coconut meat all of it comes from the small, brown bowling ball looking fruit and provides a variety of health and beauty benefits. What are some of the benefits of eating coconut, cooking with coconut, and using coconut in your beauty routine? Nutrition Benefits Coconut oil is an excellent…