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,…
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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!…
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!…
7 Huge Reasons to Avoid Antibiotic Overuse
Have you taken antibiotics? I sure have. But now I avoid them like the plague because the costs of taking them are just too high… here’s why: 1) Antibiotics can contribute to the development of autoimmune disease By definition, antibiotics mean “anti-life” and the key role of the powerful drug is to kill all bacteria, not…
Asian Seafood Raised on Pig Feces Approved for U.S. Consumers
Are you only buying wild seafood that you know the source of? If not, you may be in for a surprise about the seafood you’re eating. According to reports made to Bloomberg, your seafood is not exactly eating what it should be… Another reminder to VOTE with your fork for the kind of food you…
The Science Behind Baking the Most Delicious Cookie Ever
Not much beats the PERFECT chocolate chip cookie. But how do you make the perfect cookie to your liking? With what feels like zillions of different chocolate chip cookie recipes on the web, it can feel like an overwhelming task. Until now, that is. Tess of Handle the Heat took the guesswork out by making…
Top 10 Toxic Kid Cereals to Avoid At All Costs
Breakfast is supposed to be the most important meal of the day, but if your kids are eating a toxic cereal they might be missing the point (and the nutrients)! Learn all about the most toxic cereals on the market, and which ones you should add to your grocery cart instead to give your kids a better…
Why I Stopped Taking Vitamin D3
Everyone and their brother is taking vitamin D3 right now, but is it really good for everyone? And is MORE always better? This post from Butter Nutrition might challenge what you’ve heard about the popular supplement… “In recent years supplementing vitamin D has been touted as somewhat of a cure-all, but I’m a huge skeptic,…
Why I Regret Taking My Prenatal Vitamin (what you NEED to know NOW)!
Prenatal vitamins are something most women take without a thought. It’s just what you do if you’re thinking about or trying to concieve. However, there may be health consequences from taking them, especially if you aren’t informed about the ingredients, vitamins and minerals on the label. Consider this post from Cara of Health, Home and Happiness…
How A Vitamin Cured My Anxiety (and how you can see if it’s causing yours!)
Anxiety affects over 40 million Americans over the age of 18 and can make life devastating for those that lie in it’s wake. Anxiety sufferer Elisa Black, also a journalist, mother, and wife explains her vitamin treatment for anxiety that helps correct a genetic defect affecting approximately 1 in 5 people. Enjoy this informative post on the MTHFR genetic defect…