by Kris Gunners of Authority Nutrition People have been advised to do all sorts of strange things that challenge common sense. Some of these things are not only useless, but potentially harmful. The worst part… a lot of this misguided advice is still being pushed. Here are the top 5 contenders for the worst diet…
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Vascular Surgeon Confesses: Why I’ve ditched statins for good
It seems like statin drugs are handed out like candy as the go to cholesterol lowing drug to prevent heart disease, but wouldn’t it be much smart to try to understand the REASON cholesterol is high instead of passing out a pill that packs dollar bills into pharmaceutical drug manufacturer’s pockets? For instance high cholesterol…
10 SURPRISES The First Few Days After Delivery
Let’s get real for a few minutes with Meredith of Pileofbabies.com as she tells us what REALLY happens in those first few days after birth: “Childbirth classes were something I didn’t consider to be optional when I was pregnant. With my Type A personality and the fact that I am someone who would always rather know…
6 Natural Alternatives to Ibuprofen
Seeking a natural alternative to ibuprofen is not just for those who prefer natural remedies to conventional medicines. For many people it is something they are passionate about because of the many concerns that have been voiced linking ibuprofen to things like heart disease, circulatory problems, and gastrointestinal conditions. Fears have also been raised with…
12 Lifestyle factors that are making you feel DEPRESSED
Many clients come to me believing there is “something wrong” with them. They believe they’re fundamentally flawed, or they’re making a last-ditch attempt at life, often with plans to end theirs if things don’t improve. However, more often than not, the root of their depression is not a biochemical imbalance or a life-sentence. Rather, it’s…
Is this chemical foaming agent in your favorite bread? Find out here!
The yoga mat chemical, AKA azodicarbonamide came under fire a few weeks ago when Vani Hari of Foodbabe called out Subway for using the additive in their bread, as it’s liked to asthma, cancer, skin irritation and respiratory issues. According to the Food and Drug Administration, “The food additive azodicarbonamide may be safely used in food in…
The diet that leads to infertility, toxicity, low thyroid & more! Are YOU on it?
Vegan and vegetarian diets are often touted as the “healthy option”, but is that much more a myth than a reality? A pipe dream like fantasy that over time leaves your body more depleted than ever before, often with lowered immunity, increased toxicity, lowered thyroid function, decreased digestive function and links to tooth decay? 1)…
Fast Food Employees Confess: 14 Items you should NEVER order
The fast food world can be UGLY when it comes to ingredient sourcing, additives and processing, and no one knows more about the dirty details than the employees themselves. Here 14 employees dish it about those fast food dishes that make their stomachs most upset! Anything McCafé at McDonald’s “I work for Mcdonald’s and make sure…
YIKES! You won’t believe you’ve been eating these 9 disgusting ingredients your whole life!
YIKES! Did you know you’re eating coal tar in your food coloring, beaver anal secretions in vanilla flavored products, and human hair in your bagels? And yeah, it’s totally “normal” in the food industry. After reading this post and learning about all 9 of these disgusting ingredients, you’ll be reading labels on the regular from…
10 Reasons Why Handheld Devices Should Be Banned for Children Under the Age of 12
Do kids and phones mix? Is regular early exposure to handheld devices a good idea? Sure they come in VERY handy as easy entertainment to calm or distract a child, but what about their effects on growth and development? With the rapidly growing user base (and age demographic) of handheld devices, I think this is…