Whether you’re wilderness backpacking or planning a day trip with the kids, prevent potential health problems before they begin. This should be the season to relax in a hammock, get away from it all in the great north woods, or cool off in a crystal clear mountain lake. But as idyllic as all that sounds, … READ MORE
Dangerous chemicals in personal care products can also trigger premature puberty. Shampoo seems safe, doesn’t it? After all, we use it all our lives—even on our babies. Now new research finds that popular personal care products, like cosmetics and shampoo, as well as commercial detergents can interact with disinfectants at wastewater treatment plants to form … READ MORE
Cut the salt to slim down and live a longer, healthier life. Americans ingest more than twice as much salt as they need. At 1½ teaspoons a day, that’s enough sodium to raise blood pressure and up the risk for cardiovascular disease, kidney failure, and stroke for most people. No wonder that one-third of all … READ MORE
Avoid mercury and dangerous bacteria from mainstream dental procedures. Feeling anxious or blue—for no reason? Are you always exhausted? Feel bloated after eating or have other digestive difficulties? Believe it or not, these and other seemingly unrelated symptoms—from twitching muscles to rapid heartbeat—may all signal problems that stem from a visit to your dentist. “Modern” … READ MORE
Tiny parasites can zap your energy—just when you want to enjoy spring. Over 100 different parasites live in humans—and we are exposed to them daily. While children are most susceptible—and have more worms than adults—a third of Americans who submitted fecal samples for examination tested positive for “unwanted guests.” Spring downpours can cause manure and … READ MORE
5 to 6 small meals a day can boost metabolism. Sounds counterintuitive, doesn’t it? But eating less actually puts the body in starvation mode, burning calories more slowly and making you feel hungry—thanks to our “thrifty metabolism.” Instead, studies show that eating small, nutritionally balanced, high-fiber (low-glycemic) meals throughout the day can trick the metabolism, … READ MORE
Don’t bring tiny terrorists—bacteria, insects, and parasites—home after a much-needed getaway. Planning a little escape? Travel broadens the mind and can be the ultimate way to relax. But even traveling close to home can cause health problems—some long-term and dangerous—if you’re not careful. Heading somewhere warm? Both beach sand and ocean water can be contaminated—due … READ MORE
You can lose up to 20 pounds—safely—in just 2 weeks! Want to curb your appetite? Need to boost metabolism so you can successfully lose weight this spring? With 67% of Americans overweight or obese, most people need to shed some pounds. Even 18% of today’s teens are overweight. But losing weight can be dangerous if … READ MORE
For beautiful, kissable lips, use natural products, detox, and take your daily multi. Is there anyone who doesn’t have chapped lips this time of year? Or even worse—dry, cracked lips that hurt and bleed! The trouble is, what you put on your lips—even simple lip balm—may not help. All too many ingredients in lip products … READ MORE
Migraine may be an early warning sign of worms. Do you get migraine or sinus headaches? If you also have a cat, you may have picked up Toxoplasma gondii, a dangerous parasite from your pet. At least two recent studies suggest that headaches are an early warning sign of this inflammatory infection that—if unchecked—can lead … READ MORE
