Does stress cause depression and anxiety?  I love this topic because people often wonder how they ended up with depression. Hopefully this will shed a little light on the subject. Each of us has a group of hormones that act on our nervous systems. They’re called neurotransmitters. The entire group keeps itself in balance. I [...]

Pertussis: It’s not just for kids. Have you or someone you know had a cough that just wouldn’t go away? Then did you end up on antibiotics that didn’t help or only helped a little? Then did it finally go away after weeks and weeks of coughing? Well, there is a good chance you had [...]

Unfortunately the answer to this is a little murky, pun intended. When you buy bottled water, there are a couple of things to consider. First is the water itself. Is it just tap water that’s been put into a bottle? Is it tap water that’s been filtered and then put into a bottle? Or is [...]

What’s the deal with gluten? If you look too closely, “gluten-free” seems to be the latest fad. Unfortunately it’s not a fad, but a choice that can really benefit the health of most Americans. Gluten is the protein in grains like wheat, rye, barley and spelt. It’s purpose in baking is to give bread it’s [...]

Okay, here’s one for the men. First of all, did you know that if your waist size is bigger than your hips, you have almost TWICE the risk of developing erectile dysfunction? (1.94 times the risk, to be exact) Does that give you a little bit more motivation to make some changes in your life? [...]

Can Green Tea Help you Lose Weight? Most weight loss plans today use low calorie diets. While decreasing your caloric intake is a key to losing weight, a little caution is advised. With lowered calories going in, there is less energy for your cells. This can cause your body to slow your metabolism down so [...]

How to take Vitamin C when you’re sick/have the flu… Vitamin C has so many health benefits, but for today let’s focus on using it when you get sick. Everyone’s need for vitamin C is different, and everyone’s needs change based on his or her state of health. For example, when you are perfectly healthy [...]

What additives should you avoid in your food? There are a few “biggies” when it comes to additives to avoid in your food. 1. Artificial Sweeteners Aspartame is also known as Nutrasweet or Equal. Aspartame is a neurotoxin and carcinogen. It can affect your intellect and your memory. It has been linked to brain tumors, [...]

If you have any interest in weight loss, you’ve likely heard of red raspberry ketones. The question is whether or not they are the miracle to weight loss that they are being touted as. The answer is yes and no. As with anything that claims to melt fat away without any effort on your part, [...]

If you want the short answer to the question, it’s Yes. Now, if you want a little more information, here’s the scoop. Before anything is done to it, a grain of rice has the little piece in it that you think of as rice. A bran layer, a germ layer and finally a husk then [...]