Herbal Formula Shows Promise for Reducing Breast Cancer Risk

Estrogen plays many important roles in the body. For example, it is necessary for a woman's menstrual cycle and for reproduction. It also supports cardiovascular and bone health. And, while estrogen is needed for the development of breasts, too much exposure to estrogen can also increase a woman's risk of breast cancer. Estrogen can stimulate...

Post on Thu, Jan 20, 2011 by Margo Gladding

Solving the World's Energy Problem - Part 3

In Part 1 of this series on "Solving the World's Energy Problem," I made the case that fossil fuels are finite and must ultimately be replaced. Biofuels are a suitable substitute for fossil fuels, as both fossil fuels such as coal and oil, and biofuels such as alcohols and biodiesel, are essentially equivalent:...

Post on Wed, Jan 19, 2011 by Steve Stillwater

The “When” of Weight Loss

Post on Tue, Jan 18, 2011 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach

Water: Hydration and Health

Do you experience headaches, fatigue, muscle pains, constipation, heartburn, anxiety attacks, food intolerances, joint and muscle weakness, dry skin, chapped lips, water retention, digestive problems, or bad breath? If so, you may be suffering from dehydration. Many people are dehydrated and are not even aware of it. Even mild dehydration can impair cognitive function, such...

Post on Mon, Jan 17, 2011 by Paula Gallagher

Vision and Eye Health

Our eyes are complex sensory organs that contain up to 70% of all of the sensory receptors in the body. Eyes need to be continually nourished with the proper nutrients in order to stay healthy and protected against damage that light and other environmental factors can cause. Both free radical damage and decreased blood flow...

Post on Fri, Jan 14, 2011 by Paula Gallagher

The "Who" of Weight Loss

Post on Thu, Jan 13, 2011 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach

Fluoride Lowers Children's IQ

A new study pre-published in Environmental Health Perspectives, a publication of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, shows that exposure to fluoride may lower children's intelligence. Fluoride is added to 70% of U.S. public drinking water supplies. More than 500 children aged 8 to 13 from two different towns were studied and tested. One...

Post on Wed, Jan 12, 2011 by Paula Gallagher

Solving the World’s Energy Problem - Part 2

In "Solving the World's Energy Problem, Part 1," I have argued that fossil fuels are essentially fossilized energy from the sun. Since fossil fuels take millions of years to create and their supply is finite, at some future time our fossil fuels resources will be exhausted (or the limited supply of fossil fuel that remains...

Post on Wed, Jan 12, 2011 by Steve Stillwater

The Natural Gym Bag

A few months ago we did a blog about the natural diaper bag. Since it's a new year and many people have weight loss, getting healthy, or staying fit on their resolution list, I thought a blog about what...

Post on Mon, Jan 10, 2011 by Paula Gallagher