Hemp seeds come from the hemp plant (cannabis sativa), a fibrous species of plant most well-known for its historical use in making textiles, rope and paper. Hemp and its derived seeds are not the same plant as its THC potent cousin, marijuana. Hemp has been grown and used extensively in all parts of the world […]

Diabetes and heart disease are among the top killers for both men and women in the industrialized world. The problem has its roots in many sources—foods that are overflowing with unhealthy chemicals, foods that are served in large proportions, a lack of regular exercise among the majority of people, and the rising rates of obesity […]

Recently, The New Yorker published a piece defending Planned Parenthood and the services they provide, arguing that any move to defund or eliminate the nonprofit would result in “more abortions.” It claims that, thanks to Planned Parenthood, the number of pregnant teenagers (aged 15-19) having abortions has declined significantly, dropping from 62 out every 1,000 […]

If you’re searching for con artists, scammers, hucksters and quacks, look no further than your nearby local hospital. While, of course, there are doctors out there whose goal is to really help patients out, there are also those whose main intention is to force people to receive “treatments,” harmful side effects notwithstanding, just for the sake of […]

Low energy levels, poor sleeping habits, premature aging, memory loss and chronic pain are often attributed to the wear and tear of time. In actuality, true health is programmed into every cell of the body, and most people simply don’t know how to tap into. Tap into your true health potential by attending the Natural Medicine […]

IA woman decided to sue the Irish government to compel it to withdraw the license for Gardasil, Merck’s HPV vaccine, after her daughter allegedly suffered from “horrendous adverse effects,” following the latter’s vaccination under the Irish school vaccination program. Human papillomavirus (HPV) refers to a large family of viruses which could cause cervical cancer, warts and a variety […]

Former Congressman Ron Paul discussed whether granting women the “right” to be included in a potential military draft is really a “right” at all on his Feb. 10 Liberty Report. He and his co-host Daniel McAdams spoke with retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski, who spent two decades in the military during the […]

I am a breakfast skipper. I know that I shouldn’t be, and that breakfast is important, but most mornings I just can’t seem to find the time. But I know that I’m not the only one, breakfast skipping is becoming the norm these days among adolescents, and obesity is steadily on the rise. New studies […]

A new study suggests keeping your house clean and organized will help you eat less. A messy house – and the stress associated with it, encourages overeating. In particular, keeping your kitchen clean may help you keep your eating in check. The study put women in one of two kitchens: 1. A quiet, clean kitchen […]

The American College of Pediatricians (the College), recently updated its stance on Gardasil, a vaccine for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), in wake of recent research about the virus and vaccine. The College acknowledged that HPV vaccines have been possibly linked to premature ovarian failure (POF), but quickly back peddled by stating that such side effects […]

As a personal trainer and nutritionist, the most commonly asked question I get from my female clients is whether or not lifting weights and strength training will make them bulky. And the simple answer to this question is NO. In this article, I want to take a closer look at why strength training for women […]

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 […]

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 […]

Did you know that how fast you can walk can predict your chance of mortality? Researchers are collecting more and more evidence that backs up this theory. Back in 2006, 439 people age 65 and over were tracked for eight years with researchers continually monitoring their health and physical fitness. By the end of this […]

What’s the master weight loss hormone? Insulin. Learn to control your body’s insulin response and your body will stop being inclined to store fat, according to best selling author and researcher Gary Taubes. Insulin’s job is to remove sugar from the blood. Released by the pancreas, insulin sends blood sugar to the fat cells, where […]