Cinnamon vs. Cold Season

Science is learning that essential oils offer more than just comforting scents. These plant-based oils may be able to kick colds and other bacteria to the curb. Cinnamon bark , for...

Indoor Air Alert

Newer homes are airtight to save energy, but this prevents a healthy exchange between stale indoor and fresh outdoor air, so run ventilating fans in the bathroom and kitchen to prevent mold and air...

International Flavor

During the Middle Ages, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and pepper were the spices most prized by traders and were considered luxury items. Fortunately these days it's no longer a trip around the world,...

Is Your Cookware Poisoning You?

We are all aware that the foods we eat influence our health. We know what foods to consume and which ones we should stay away from. We think about the physical food items, but what about the way in...

Is Your Pet Trying To Tell You Something?

When we're in pain, we can usually identify what hurts and how to treat it. Pets try to tell us when they're hurting too, but it isn't always easy for us to pinpoint what's wrong. If you're seeing...

Ready, Set, Learn! Back-to-School Nutrition

"Study after study shows that you can increase intelligence, attention span, concentration, problem-solving ability, emotional response, mood, physical coordination--all the facets of intelligence--...

Can Organic Farming Feed the World?

"Anyone who opens his or her eyes sees a natural world so threatened by industrial agriculture that it's tempting to drop off the grid and raise a few chickens," laments food journalist Mark Bittman...

Low Magnesium Levels Predictor of Heart Disease

A review of cardiovascular disease research studies dating back to 1937 finds that low magnesium levels are a chief predictor of heart disease. Scientist Andrea Rosanoff, PhD, who conducted the...

Sipping Iced Tea for Health Benefits

Except for water, tea is the most popular beverage in the world. It's no wonder, with so many different kinds from which to choose. Three main categories--green, black, and oolong--comprise 3,000...

Lucky Plants and Crops

Black Eyed Peas It is thought that the consumption of black eyed peas may create prosperity. Many have consumed the peas traditionally on New Year's, believing that this will create prosperity in the...

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