No one likes getting sick or, even worse, contracting an infection. What with doctor's visits with long waits, the overprescription of antibiotics that lead to superbugs and generally feeling awful, most of us probably agree that preventing infections in the first place is better than trying to cure them later. While you may know about eating chicken…
Almost all of us go out of the way to avoid harmful toxins and poisons: We wouldn’t leave bleach near a toddler, for instance, and most of know about the dangers of Monsanto Roundup. But what if the toxin is something that’s quite hard to escape … and we’re consuming it unwittingly, without knowing exactly what…
While cleaning products are meant to clean, their impact on your health may be a little more than you bargained for within your home and body. Many of us were raised to use some of the most hazardous products on the planet and not think anything of it, but we should give it a second thought…
Never heard of homocysteine before and wondering what causes someone to have elevated homocysteine levels? Homocysteine is a specific type of amino acid that's created in the body during metabolic processes, as opposed to consumed in food. It's produced in the body as a byproduct of methylation, the process of producing an essential protein called…
Smoothies are one of my favorite meals. They're portable, tasty and so simple to make! But have you enjoyed a smoothie bowl yet? These smoothies tend to be thicker than the usual recipes and are served in a bowl, making them more suitable to enjoy with a spoon instead of a glass. And they're a…
Asthma is a common problem that affects more than 25 million Americans, especially children and teens. Rates of asthma have been increasing steadily over the past several decades as well — today one in 12 people has asthma, or 8 percent of the U.S. population, compared to about one in 14 people less than 10 years…
With mountains of data suggesting the antibacterial soap chemical triclosan is a toxic ripoff and completely unnecessary for everyday use, the Food and Drug Administration finally announced it's banning the ingredient in consumer hand and body washes. As the FDA bans triclosan and related antibacterial soap chemicals, manufacturers have one year to remove it and 18…
You may find this hard to believe, but chances are your indoor air is worse than the outdoor air you breathe. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, it's often 2 to 5 times worse. (Sometimes, it's 100 times worse. Yikes!) But take a deep breath, because expensive air filtration and ventilation systems aren't your only options when it…
Most people don't mind nutrition-rich green beans, but they aren't particularly inspiring. Many of us have flashbacks of canned green beans served at Thanksgiving, limp, overcooked string beans that have been steamed out of all flavor, or beans that taste delicious because they've been drowned in butter. It's a shame, because this budget-friendly food actually…
While I don’t wear makeup unless on national television, my wife Chelsea keeps me well informed about what's great and what’s not. One of the complaints she seems to have is when her makeup tends to smear or wear off too quickly, especially due to the humid weather. With our busy lifestyles, it's hard to…
