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April

Electromagnetic Radiation and Your Health

Did you know that your entire body is an electromagnetic field and that it is sensitive to electromagnetic radiation?

It's true! Here is how it works:

Before you can understand how electromagnetic radiation can affect your body, you must first get an inkling of how your body cells function. The fact is that within your body, there is electrical activity going on that is similar to electrical circuits. These electrical circuits help to control vital functions such as movement and brain activity, as well as thought, growth and metabolism.

23

April

7 Foods That You Should Probably Avoid

The December 02, 2011 issue of Prevention magazine had an extremely thought provoking piece titled “7 Foods You Should Never Eat.” The article talks about how food scientists are taking long, hard looks at many of the foods commonly found in the average diet and how they stack up as far as being free of toxins, additives, chemicals, and other harmful substances. The results have been startling and it might behoove anyone who is interested in eating a healthy diet to take them into consideration.

23

April

Backyard Gardens Provide Safe, Nourishing & Inexpensive Food!

The world of veggies has gotten progressively more frightening as we learn more about GMO foods, or those foods that have been derived from Genetically Modified Organisms and backyard gardening is a fantastic way to provide yourself and your family with fresh, safe, healthy foods at a fraction of the cost of buying them at the grocery store.

Why GMOs are Scary

If you are unfamiliar with these GMO “Franken-Foods” you might not understand what is so frightening about them. Here is a short version of the history of GMO foods and the dangers they present to us all:

14

March

What Would You Do If You Were Told You've Got Cancer?

Sad but true... We are continually being told that 1 in 2 of us is going to be diagnosed with cancer at some point in our lives.

I always advocate that prevention is way better than a cure but the question still remains… “What would you do if you were told that you have terminal cancer?”

21

Feb

Stressed Out - Having Trouble Sleeping?

Sleep is essential for our health and wellbeing. It allows our body to rejuvenate and restore itself. Sleep deprivation is one of the biggest causes of aging. Tiredness can also affect your mood and how you feel. Chronic tiredness can increase your risk of depression and anxiety. It can also affect the way that you respond and react to the people around you.

11

Jan

Can Exercise Increase Brain Function?

“Exercise doesn’t make you smarter…it just makes you normal.” This great quote from John Medina in Brain Rules illustrates the essential role that physical activity plays in maintaining a sharp mind. The brain is best at solving problems related to surviving in an unstable environment, and to do so in nearly constant motion. This is what the brain did for virtually all of human history until we engineered the need for physical activity out of everyday life