Superfoods are gaining popularity—and for good reason. They directly support the immune system, reduce inflammation, support mental health, pack a nutritional punch, and boost energy, stamina and longevity. Here are eight superfoods to watch in 2016 that are not only good for you, but also good for the planet: 1. Crickets Long-consumed in many parts […]
There is a lot of bad weight loss information on the Internet. Much of what is recommended is questionable at best and not based on any actual science. However, there are several natural methods that have actually been proven to work. Here are 30 easy ways to lose weight naturally, which are supported by science. […]
Picture San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge and you probably imagine it enshrouded with fog. Fog is an iconic aspect of the Northern California climate, but many don’t realize that this coastal fog is ladened with mercury. Researchers at UC Santa Cruz and other institutions found that coastal California fog contains monomethyl mercury. Photo credit: Shutterstock For the past five […]
When three little boys began growing breasts, their mothers were understandably concerned. Breast growth, known as gynecomastia, is not uncommon in boys during puberty, but it is extremely uncommon prior to puberty. Since estrogen causes breast growth and the boys’ hormone levels were normal, their doctor, Clifford Bloch, looked for potential endocrine disruptors that caused […]
Under pressure from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and other environmental and health groups, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is banning three grease-resistant chemical substances linked to cancer and birth defects from use in pizza boxes, microwave popcorn bags, sandwich wrappers and other food packaging. The U.S. FDA is banning three grease-resistant chemical […]
By Sharon Kelly Almost two decades ago, Carla Bartlett, a then 41-year -old West Virginia secretary and mother of two, was first diagnosed with cancer—what her surgeon later labeled a “garden variety” type of kidney cancer. “I was scared to death,” Bartlett, now 59, told an Ohio federal jury this fall during hearings in the […]
Detoxification, or detox, diets are more popular than ever. These diets claim to clean the blood and eliminate harmful toxins from the body. However, it is not entirely clear how they do this, what they’re supposed to eliminate or if they actually work. Detox diets are generally short-term dietary interventions designed to eliminate toxins from […]
“Everyone seems to be talking about fat these days. That fat somehow is good now and can help with weight loss and disease prevention. How can that be true when for decades we all were told that fat was the bad guy?” asks this week’s house call. “What are its benefits? Are there any downsides […]
Whereas 2014 brought us the ramen burger and a full fledged quinoa craze, 2015 brought a whole new set of tasty trends. Let’s run through a few of our faves, shall well? 2015 was the year of the avocado toast. Photo credit: Faith Durand Overall Trends 1. The death of dairy. With more non-dairy options […]
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