The epidemic of gluten intolerance and celiac disease is a pretty unsettling. What are we doing wrong or what is changing? According to the Healthy Home Economist, there is MUCH more to the story than meets the eye… “The stories became far too frequent to ignore. Emails from folks with allergic or digestive issues to wheat…
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The longer babies breastfeed, the more they achieve in life – major study
The benefits of breastfeeding extend much longer than adolescence according to a new study, and extend long into adulthood. While not everyone is able to breastfeed, research shows its irreplaceable asset you can pass on to your children. The Guardian reports: “Breastfed babies are more likely to turn into well-educated and higher-earning adults, according to…
Scientists Convert Cancer Cells Into Harmless Immune Cells
An exciting recent study provides new hope for cancer cells, according to a recent study by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences as reported by IFL Science: “Laboratory studies do not often go as planned, and while this is usually a source of endless frustration amongst scientists, some wonderful discoveries have been made by…
Why I Don’t Want Six-Pack Abs
Not a day goes by where the typical American is not bombarded by media photos encouraging the “perfect body” complete with chiseled six pack abs. But is it really ALL it’s cracked up to be? And most of all, are there actually health health risks associated with this extreme and elite level of fitness? The…
Kraft Recalls 6.5 Million Boxes of Mac and Cheese That Might Have Metal. Find out if your boxes are included!
Macaroni and Cheese is perhaps the most popular food among young children; a popular staple in millions of American homes. But a recent recall issued by Kraft asks you to please check any boxes you may have on hand to see if they are included in the recent recall. According to NBC news: “Kraft Foods…
Lawsuit Filed: These Top Selling Cheap Wines Are High in Arsenic. Here’s what you NEED to know!
Cheap wine is a staple in many households across the US. But does that cheapness come at a cost to your health? According to a lawsuit filed in March in California the answer is “YES” regarding some popular, top selling and inexpensive wines. As CBS reports, “Following recent warnings about the amount of arsenic in apple juice…
Warning: Potentially Life Threatening Vitamin Deficiency Affects 25% of Adults
Nutritional deficiencies can sneak up on you when you least expect them to. For many, deficiencies can stem out of during prolonged periods of stress, taking prescription medications, and changes in the diet. Because nutrient deficiencies develop slowly over time, it can be hard to detect until you’re terribly low. Vitamin B12 is no exception,…
He Rolls A Plastic Shopping Bag At One End. The Results are GENIUS!
Life is complicated and overwhelming at times. That’s why learning a few life hacks can make things a little easier. These life hacks are brilliant, but the plastic bag one is my favorite! If you just want to watch the plastic bag hack, start the video at minute 3.37. But I highly recommend watching them all!…
Brain Scans Reveal What Dogs Really Think of Us
If you’ve got a dog, you know that they spend some of the most intimate moments of your day with you (and then some). But what are they REALLY thinking of you, and how much can they actually understand and pick up on? I’ll think you’ll agree that they understand MORE than you think they…
Reason Behind Increasing Food Allergies Discovered
Chances are, you or someone you know has a food allergy. The once rare occurrence of food allergies has now hit mainstream affecting millions of Americans. But why is this? This article by Rick Paulas claims to hold the answer. I hope you find it an informative read to help you take personal responsibility for your own health!…