health

Now healthy eating is a mental disorder? POPSCI says: Striving For The Perfect Diet Is Making Us Sick

Call me a bit of a paranoid conspiracy theorist, but when I see articles critical of people who are attempting to get a little healthier and eat better, all I can think of is some sugar-selling CEO from ‘Name your GMO company’ giving talking points to clueless reporters just trying to get a clickbait article … Read moreNow healthy eating is a mental disorder? POPSCI says: Striving For The Perfect Diet Is Making Us Sick

I highly encourage everyone who hasn’t seen FED UP to watch it..

Suddenly, after my viewing, I feel like a very irresponsible parent.. Here I am, a lover of food and cooking my own meals.. but at the same time in a constant battle with my child about how he should eat. He is about to turn four–and I worry some of the bad habits have already … Read moreI highly encourage everyone who hasn’t seen FED UP to watch it..

Eat Like An Okinawan & Live Until You’re 100

That headline is probably deceptive.. there are a multitude of reasons, along with heredity that compels a body to live to a ripe old age. But a few things that are doing right in Okinawa consist of these simple principles:  Little added sugar Low fat.. HIGH potassium Nutrients Fiber So eat that way.You may not … Read moreEat Like An Okinawan & Live Until You’re 100

If you get the chance, listen to this 11 minute episode from NPR about the plight and story of Martin Pistorius

I have so many emotions running through my head about this young man–an amazing story. He was trapped inside his body for years.. Could not move.. his parents taking care of him, in a monotonous way, for 12 years.. and yet he now is able to speak through technology and a computer, he wrote a … Read moreIf you get the chance, listen to this 11 minute episode from NPR about the plight and story of Martin Pistorius

Meet the man who spent 12 years trapped inside his body watching ‘Barney’ reruns

Martin Pistorius suffered from a rare condition called “locked-in syndrome” I read at least a dozen different articles on this boy today.. I plan on coming up with some more coherent thoughts when In have some time.. there is so much I am thinking.. The most moving thing I heard was an NPR interview with … Read moreMeet the man who spent 12 years trapped inside his body watching ‘Barney’ reruns

A new study from reputable sources claims that the SUN may actually predict how long a person lives

The lifespan of those born in periods of solar maximum – interludes marked by powerful flares and geomagnetic storms – was “5.2 years shorter” on average than those born during a solar minimum, they found. “Solar activity at birth decreased the probability of survival to adulthood,” thus truncating average lifespan, according to the paper published … Read moreA new study from reputable sources claims that the SUN may actually predict how long a person lives

BPA exposure linked to quick rise in blood pressure

New study finds that BPA may have a direct and immediate impact on your cardiovascular health. I am not surprised that there is more medical evidence compounding the already clear dangers of BPA exposure in humans. And don’t forget: Every time you drink from a can or plastic bottle, you’re exposing your heart. When you … Read moreBPA exposure linked to quick rise in blood pressure