Increased consumer awareness around the dangers of synthetic dyes, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and phthalates in conventional clothing is fueling a drastic revolution in the fashion industry and popular clothing stores, like H&M, Levi’s, and the Gap, are beginning to turn their attention toward producing healthier and more environmentally-friendly clothing. [1] (more…)
The Paleo diet, a lifestyle approach deriving its beliefs from ancient dietary practices mixed with modern scientific ideas, has seen a surge of interest over the past few years. Just as there are many variations of a standard vegan or vegetarian lifestyle, there is also considerable versatility among paleo enthusiasts. One of the main constructs that has led to some of the health successes stemming from the paleo diet is the exclusion of grains and refined sugars. Just doing this could be one of the greatest things you can do […]
Magnetic resonance imaging is a common preventative and diagnostic method used in medicine, and at times this technology can be invaluable. Of course there are some health questions associated with the practice, in particular – what's the effect of the powerful magnetic fields? But, now, not only are the magnetic frequencies something to consider, new concerns over the drugs used to produce clearer images have surfaced as research has shown them to leave toxic residue in the brain. These findings have shown the importance of more stringent health monitoring prior […]
If you’re looking for an immune system boost, the right vitamins and minerals can help. Although diet gets little attention in conventional media when it comes to supporting the immune system, it is one of the most powerful methods for keeping colds and other illnesses at bay. Nutrition isn’t the only means of immune system support but it is one of the oldest and most reliable natural approaches. (more…)
A new act is being heard in the House Subcommittee on Health, one that is attempting to keep Americans from knowing what’s in their food. Termed “Deny Americans the Rights to Know,” or DARK, this act will attempt to keep everyone, well, in the dark regarding GMOs, preventing them from being labeled while limiting the FDA’s ability to create a national labeling requirement. (more…)
