I don’t think that many people would argue against the fact that modern doctors have become sales-people for the giant pharmaceutical companies. They get rewarded with golf trips and cruises when they prescribe a lot of a particular drug. This leads to a major conflict of interest, and the reason that many drugs are known…
Author: Rebecca Givens
We’ve all heard the idiom, If you don’t have your health, you don’t have anything. Lately, more and more people are taking this message to heart. The pursuit of fitness, emotional well-being, and healthier diets has taken center stage in our culture like never before. Being accountable for your health is a giant leap in…
This is a great chocolate chip recipe I came across on Post Punk Kitchen. I tried it myself and the results were super yummy. In their words: “There is something otherwordly about the rosemary chocolate combination and it makes these my favorite cookies in the world. Did I already say that about another cookie? It…
As you may know, Bisphenol A (BPA) is an an estrogen-mimicking industrial chemical used in common plastic products, such as baby bottles, children’s toys and the linings of most food and beverage cans. This is a bummer, especially when we learn that many scientific studies have found strong links between BPA exposure and serious health…
I think I’ve solved the “man, I get so hungry at work” problem. Really, I feel like a dolt for not figuring this out sooner. I used to eat a salad (chopped cucumbers, carrots, radishes) for lunch pretty much every day. I found that just the veggies wasn’t cutting it. I felt full after eating…
Love seafood? There’s a great phone app called Seafood Watch (by Monterey Bay Aquarium) – I look up fish every time to see if there are health warnings (like radioactivity, mercury, etc.) or environmental warnings (like overfishing or catching dolphins in the nets, etc.) Check it out here:http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/seafoodwatch/web/sfw_iphone.aspx Which health apps do you love?
There’s a substance in milks, cheeses, etc. that thickens it and helps keep it from separating. The problem is that it causes inflammation, which can cause cancer, stomach issues, and more. It can even cause your skin to age faster! The good thing is it’s easy to avoid once you know about it. Here’s a great shopping…