Archive for the ‘allergies’ Category

There’s a good chance you know someone who follows a gluten-free diet. Today, an estimated 3 million Americans have Celiac disease, and gluten sensitivity—thought to be on the rise due to GMO consumption—affects more than 18 million people. Last week, a major announcement in the world of gluten-free eating made history. After six years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finally defined and set standards for the use of the phrasing gluten free on labels…

By Jessica Sanders

Scientists have been puzzling over this strange phenomenon for years. The bee population has been reportedly declining since the early 90s. This problem affects far more than just the buzzing insect we run away from.

We actually need bees to grow crops and maintain ecosystems. They are also considered to be an indicator species scientist use to measure the health of our environment. So, why exactly is the bee population dramatically declining?

Every year, scientists …

It’s that time of year, and we’re all spring cleaning our houses to start a new season fresh. You can make your cleaning easy, as well as safe and nontoxic with cheap, time-tested cleaners like baking soda, vinegar and lemon.

Why attack the biggest messes and toughest stains with harsh cleansing agents like bleach, ammonia and acids? Modern cleaning products you’re using can have a real impact on your health – from breathing problems, to eye irritation, …

by Dr. Scott Saunders, M.D.

In the past, mothers would feed their children as much as possible so they could live through a famine. When there was food, they ate a lot in order to store up for the winter. Times have certainly changed!

We no longer have famine, yet moms still push their kids to eat. I often see overweight children in my office, with parents complaining they won’t eat anything. In one case, I decided to pursue …

By Jessica Sanders

More than likely, there’s a bear shaped honey bottle in your cupboard. This is liquid honey, which is probably pasteurized (most grocery store honey is to prevent crystallization), and if you check the label there’s a good chance it is blended from many sources. Now go check – was I right?

This description is what most people think of when they think honey. Though always found in the kitchen; it’s usually used only here and there. On …