In addition to exercising your brain by thinking, consuming the right food also can contribute positively to maintaining a sound mind as the years advance. Of course, everyone’s mental capacity declines to some degree as they progress through their senior years, but eating the “brain foods” on the list below may substantially lessen the decline, […]

There is a long tradition of cooking with hemp in many regions of the world, which unfortunately has been seen in a negative light in recent decades due to its association with marijuana. Hemp does not contain the psychoactive ingredient found in marijuana and is very beneficial for overall health. Adding hemp seeds to one’s […]

Millions of Americans who will vote for a new president later this year, had no idea who Bill and Hillary Clinton really were – until she entered the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. Now, they’re finding out that the couple once compared to John Kennedy’s “Camelot,” behave more like dungeon-dwellers instead of royalty. As […]

According to the longest running study on aspartame as a carcinogen in humans, as few as one diet soda a day may increase the risk for leukemia in men and women, and for multiple myeloma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma in men. The study’s researchers analyzed data from the Nurses’ Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study for […]

Are you in need of a little detoxification? Lemons could help out! Overflowing with nutrients, this tiny fruit could give you a cheap, effective and definitely safe way to trim down, detoxify and boost vitality. In addition to that, lemons could also prevent cancer, bone loss and hypertension. Not bad, eh? While many people are familiar with the lemon […]

Multivitamins have come under attack in recent years on the grounds that they are at least ineffective, and at most, dangerous. These concerns have only intensified recently. A group of Australian scientists claim they have conclusive proof that a common ingredient in multivitamins, chromium, is converted by the body into cancer-causing chemicals. The scientists recently […]

If you’ve consulted a doctor for a migraine, you’ve probably only heard half the story about your mental health. Most people are told migraines are a hiccup in their make up, which they can do little, if anything about, without the assistance of drugs. In actuality, migraines are kindled by the food we choose to […]

Carbonated soft drink sales have experienced a ten year decline in wake of more consumers seeking healthier beverage alternatives, like juice and flavored waters. In response, PepsiCo unveiled a new formula for its diet soda devoid of aspartame, an artificial sweetener that was discovered to be made from the excrement of genetically modified (GM) bacteria.(1) […]

The 2016 presidential democratic candidates are wrong about many issues, but when it comes to genetically modified organisms (GMOs), one’s hat must be tipped to Bernie Sanders who stands against the bio-tech front. By contrast, the leading democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton, has a long history with Monsanto and other big businesses eager to monopolize the […]

(Homesteading.news) It gets cold outside during the winter months where a of people live, making it impossible – without a greenhouse – to grow your own food. The good news is, these days technology has made it possible for you to grow fresh produce year-round, and for a minimal investment. Grow boxes are becoming increasingly popular […]

Glucomannan, also called Konjac or Amorphophallus rivieri, is a soluble fiber with very beneficial properties. It is estimated that our ancient ancestors ate up to twelve pounds of food daily, and there is no sign that they suffered from chronic illnesses like obesity, diabetes, and cancer at the same rate that modern humans have. The […]

(Homesteading.news) Long-term storage of foods, as you know, can often require cooler temperatures. This article will discuss how you can build one using just an air conditioner while saving yourself hundreds or thousands of dollars. As noted by Homestead Survival, one of the biggest hurdles to overcome is keeping your A/C functioning. The site notes […]

Natural health enthusiasts have long looked for a legendary sweetener that would add sweet flavor to their food while avoiding dangerous spikes in blood sugar. A purported miracle began gaining steam around 2010, and its name was agave nectar. Taken from the agave plant, best known for producing tequila, the sweetener was embraced fiercely as […]

Though drugs are supposed to be your only option — according to conventional wisdom — to help cure certain illnesses while keeping others under control, they aren’t without side effects. As far as blood sugar medication for diabetics, this can include problems such as liver failure. To combat this, many are turning toward natural remedies […]

(Homesteading.news) While it’s true that both omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids are considered “essential nutrients,” which means they have to come from your diet, an out-of-balance dietary ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 has been known to disrupt the body’s natural inflammatory process. But as homesteaders there is a way to correct this imbalance, […]