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...

Make the Switch: Organic & Natural Pet Care

Here are some things to keep in mind. If a product features a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Organic seal, it means that the pet food was made without the use of pesticides,...

Medicinal Mushrooms Boost Immunity

Comprising about a quarter of the earth's biomass, fungi survives in hostile environments, where it encounters disease-causing pathogens much more frequently than plants. "To survive, [mushrooms]...

Boost Your Mood

Pharmaceutical drugs marketed for anxiety have numerous side effects. But botanicals and nutrients exist that can stimulate neurotransmitter synthesis and adjust brain chemisty naturally, effectively...

Men's Health

A healthy diet is the cornerstone of vitality: think lean proteins, whole grains, lots of fruits and vegetables. Incorporate foods that supercharge immunity, fight heart disease and prostate cancer,...

Beat Your Sugar Addiction

Every new day offers the chance to beat a bad habit--and improve the way you feel. If your bathroom scale has recently registered gains, you probably know how much damage sugary desserts and treats...

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