Let me start this discussion of with some common sense. Humans have not consumes seed oils in large quantities for most of our existence. Seed oils is a modern addition to the human diet. It is astounding that ancient fats and oils such as butter, ghee, lard and tallow are blamed for heart disease, which […]
Question: What’s all the fuss about Omega 3 fish oils? What do they do for my body? Answer: Omega 3 fish oils are a substance that can be found in the bodies of fish. However, eating fresh fish is no longer recommended. The mercury levels that are prevalent in almost all fresh fish these days […]
Whether you are at your ideal weight or trying to lose weight, is it true that simply burning more calories than you consume is the whole picture? The answer, I suggest, is NO! Overall body health improvement as well as weight gain or loss must be factored into the equation or you could be heading […]
Possible uses of activated charcoal Authorities have only approved activated charcoal for the emergency treatment of overdoses or poisonings. But due to its powerful toxin-clearing properties, some advocates have proposed activated charcoal as a treatment for an ever-growing list of conditions. There is not sufficiently conclusive, large-scale research to establish what the benefits are of […]
It is a common misconception that coconut oil is bad for you. People all over the world are experiencing the healthy benefits of using coconut oil. It is actually one of the healthiest oils you can consume. Here are the top seven reasons why you should use coconut oil as an alternative to other common […]
During the last decades there has been a change towards mechanization and homogenization of farming, which uses pesticides, additives, herbicides, synthetic fertilizers and mass-production techniques. All this is clearly affecting mankind’s health, and new diseases are spreading rapidly amongst humans and animals (bird’s flu being the most recent one). The World Health Organization produces reports […]
It’s well accepted that reduced physical activity and fast food are linked to obesity. But the evidence that these are the main causes of obesity is largely circumstantial. To stimulate debate, experts suggest 10 other possible causes of obesity, outlined in the International Journal of Obesity. Sleep debt. Getting too little sleep can increase body […]
Many of us make health-related resolutions, such as to lose weight, stop smoking or join the neighborhood health club. While it is common to set high goals, experts say that setting smaller goals could do more for our health. “Small steps are achievable and are easier to fit into your daily routine,” says James O. […]
OPIOIDS NOT PROVEN TO HELP CHRONIC PAIN Evidence indicates that opioids are less effective for persistent pain than acute pain. Opioids may provide up to 30% reduction in persistent pain and are only helpful for opioid sensitive (nociceptive) pain and only some neuropathic pain states. None of the studies reviewed for opioid use in chronic […]
It’s no secret that antioxidants are incredibly beneficial to good health. It’s believed the antioxidants in food can help prevent cancer, reverse or slow aging, enhance your immune system, increase your energy and improve heart and other organ health. There are 10 steps to getting more antioxidants into your diet. 1. Breakfast Breakfast doesn’t have […]