Chlorination is a process of disinfecting large amounts of water that has been used since the 1800s but it did not become a standard until the 1900s. Studies are now showing that there are problematic issues with chlorine. If you are worried about your health, do read on as you'll...
Why You Should Say No to Ramen Noodles
Many college students around the world consider ramen noodles as a staple - especially if they are on a tight budget. It's also a favourite among those who are too busy to eat a proper meal because they only take a few minutes to prepare, are easy and convenient to...
Healthiest Drinks You Should Replace Your Pop With
So... you have finally decided to swap your daily pop to a healthier beverage. Congratulations! That is a big step you are taking towards achieving a better health! We realize that it can be challenging, especially if you are going to completely stop drinking pop. To make it easier to...
How Turmeric Can Help You Avoid Hereditary Conditions
Are you worried about cancer, diabetes, or heart disease that runs in your family? Were you told by someone that you cannot avoid these illnesses because they are in your genes? Well, don’t believe it! While it has been believed for so long that your genes dictate your health; your...
The “White Death” You Unknowingly Consume Daily
We know it tastes good and we all often crave it, but sugar is definitely not something you should include in your daily diet. It may seem that sugar makes you feel good but it's really doing more harm than good to your body. In fact, consuming sugary foods on...
Detoxify Your Lymphatic System with Exercise
How much do you know about your lymphatic system? If you are like most people, then your answer would probably be "not much". Your lymphatic system is made up of a network of vessels carrying lymph, which is a clear fluid that carries nutrients to the cells and delivers cellular...
More Than a Lump: Uncommon Signs of Breast Cancer
As an informed and health-conscious woman, one of the many things that you should always look out for is any sign of breast cancer. Breast cancer is something that nobody wants to deal with, but if you are facing this big challenge, you want to be able to nip it...
How You Can Teach Your Kids to Eat Healthier
If you are a parent, grandparent, uncle or aunt, then you probably already know how difficult it is to get kids to eat healthy food. The toxic food environment that we have today does not help matters at all. Does that mean you should just give up? Not at all!...
A Healthier and Sharper Brain – Is This Still Possible?
Millions are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and dementia every single year and the number continues to grow at an alarming rate. Alzheimer’s is considered the defining disease of the “boomer” generation. The number of patients with this disease is expected to triple by 2050. Even if you are able to...
How a Low Fibre Diet Can Cause Irreversible Damage to Gut Bacteria
For many years, humans have thrived on a diet that is made up of plant-based fibre and healthy amounts of protein and fats. However, due to fast-paced industrialization as well as the popularity of fast foods, our consumption of fibre has plummeted. A study from Stanford University School of Medicine...