No matter which way you slice it, soda is bad for you. From the loads and loads of research to back the unhealthy claims of soft drinks to the human trial display in the film “Super Size Me,” all the information we have available to us tells us to step away from the diet coke…
When you hear the word "overdose," images of hard drugs or powerful prescription medications probably come to mind. And chances are, you've never even thought about an ibuprofen overdose, but it turns out that not only can you have too much of this relatively mild pain reliever, it can put your health in peril. As the…
A diet high in fruits, vegetables and nuts without meats, dairy and all the added health repercussions these foods can include … yes, for some, a vegan diet sounds like a dream. When people decide to become either a vegan or vegetarian, it's sometimes because of a strong desire to eliminate most animal products in…
Gaining an awareness of where your food comes from and how it's been handled before it hits your local grocery store can be overwhelming at first. It seems like nothing is safe to eat! This seems especially true when it comes to meat. If you've been hanging around my site for a while, you've seen me share…
Hormonal balance is one of the most important aspects of a properly functioning body. Hormones, such as estrogen and insulin, are chemical messengers that affect many aspects of your health as they travel in your bloodstream throughout your entire body. Some of the most common side effects of hormone imbalance include: Infertility Weight gain Depression…
Over 6 million Americans suffer from fibromyalgia symptoms, and 90 percent of fibromyalgia sufferers are women. It's still up for debate why far more women get fibromyalgia than men. Some healthcare professionals claim it's due to decreased serotonin levels in the brains of women. Unfortunately, people suffering from fibromyalgia struggle with pain, fatigue, depression and other common…
When you want a healthy alternative to deep-fried French fries, the normal go-to is oven-baked potato fries, like this sweet potato fries recipe. But it's nice to switch things up and try something new and these Baked Vegetable Fries do the trick. There are no potatoes in sight here. Instead, you'll bake up a yummy…
Meeting your veggie quota for the day can be difficult. And if you wait for the end of the day to get those servings in, let's just say it's going to be difficult. So why not begin your day with a dose of healthy ingredients in a delicious way, like this veggie omelet for one?…
