7 Home Remedies Your Doctor Wishes You'd Stop Using
By: Brittany Risher
Heading for the kitchen rather than the doctor's office may save time and money, but in some cases, you may only make matters worse. Learn which DIY treatments you should avoid.
The first signs of common ailments such as a cold, headache, or tummy trouble may have you sooner playing doctor rather than going to see one. It's fast, simple, cheap, and kind of fun to fix your own flare ups without the help of a pricey, too busy, and often disengaged doctor who generally has only 13 to 16 minutes for you, according to the new Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2016.
"It's a good thing that people want...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - September 14, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Do YOU suffer from bad breath? It could be because of THIS
SOME BRUSH their teeth after every meal, others carry mints around and many avoid onions all together. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 7, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Regalo Bakery Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Allergens In Bakery Products
Regalo Bakery is recalling the following products due to undeclared Eggs, Wheat, Milk, Soy, and Artificial Food Coloring: " Spanish Rolls " , " Manju Blackbeans(Hopia Monggo) " , Manju Onions(Hopia Baboy) " , " Balintawak " , and " Taro Bread " . " Kababayan " contains no egg, but contains wheat, soy, and artificial food colorings. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - September 2, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
Hawaii Governor Issues Emergency Proclamation Ahead of Hurricanes
HILO, Hawaii (AP) — Preparing for what could be the first hurricane to make landfall in Hawaii in years, residents on the Big Island are stocking up on food and water and seeking shelter for their animals.
The National Weather Service issued a hurricane warning as the storm dubbed Madeline churned west Tuesday toward the island, urging residents to rush through preparations to protect themselves and their property and expect hurricane conditions within the next 36 hours.
Peggy Beckett, a retiree and beekeeper, stopped at a Hilo supermarket to pick up some onions bagels, cheese, cold cuts and salad to add to her canned fo...
Source: JEMS: Journal of Emergency Medical Services News - August 31, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: CATHY BUSSEWITZ, Associated Press Tags: News Major Incidents Source Type: news
9 Types of Food You Should Never Feed Your Dog
Macadamia nuts, onions and grapes make the list. (Source: U.S. News - Health)
Source: U.S. News - Health - August 15, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Joan Salge Blake Source Type: news
Kendrick Farris, The Only Male U.S. Weightlifter In The Olympics, Is Totally Vegan
One might wonder how a competitive weightlifter gets his daily fill of protein. But Kendrick Yahcob Farris isn’t just any weightlifter ― he’s the only U.S. male weightlifter competing in the Rio Olympics, and he’s also been vegan since 2014.
So how does he get all the protein he needs to lift as much as 800 pounds? “I just research the foods I’m eating,” he told HuffPost, and “try to be efficient. How much protein is in this avocado?”
Cutting the meat out of his diet hasn’t held him back. Farris won the gold medal at the past two Pan American Championships&n...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - August 10, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Healthy Is Your Salad?
By Stacy SimonSalad is a healthy choice for lunch or dinner, isn’t it? That depends on what’s in it, or perhaps more importantly, what’s on it. Dressing, cheese, and bacon add calories and fat that can sabotage your healthy eating plans. Follow these tips to keep your salads healthy without sacrificing flavor.Choose a variety of fresh, colorful vegetables at their peak flavor, like dark green kale, red bell peppers, orange carrots, and red onions.Skip fatty toppings like cheese, bacon, nuts, and seeds. If you must indulge, use only a little.Use less salad dressing. In restaurants, ask for the dressing on ...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - August 9, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Diet/Exercise/Weight Source Type: news
Climate-Smart Agriculture for Drought-Stricken Madagascar
As a result of farmers embracing Climate Smart Agriculture, some fields are still green and alive even as drought rages in the south of Madagascar. Credit: Miriam Gathigah/IPSBy Miriam GathigahAMBOASARY, Madagascar, Aug 4 2016 (IPS)Mirantsoa Faniry Rakotomalala is different from most farmers in the Greater South of Madagascar, who are devastated after losing an estimated 80 percent of their crops during the recent May/June harvesting season to the ongoing drought here, said to be the most severe in 35 years.She lives in Tsarampioke village in Berenty, Amboasary district in the Anosy region, which is one of the three most a...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - August 4, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Miriam Gathigah Tags: Advancing Deserts Africa Aid Climate Change Cooperatives Development & Aid Economy & Trade Education Environment Featured Food & Agriculture Headlines Health Humanitarian Emergencies Labour Natural Resources Population Po Source Type: news
Is Chocolate A Health Food?
Conclusions are based on extracted antioxidant compounds called flavonoids that occur naturally in cocoa beans, but may not be found in the processed chocolate that you are eating.
Flavonoids are a group of bioactive compounds associated with many health benefits. Flavonoids are common in many plant-based foods. Strawberries, blueberries, tea, apples and onions are excellent sources.
The flavonoid content of cocoa beans depends on the type of cocoa plant, the soil in which the crops grow, and the way the beans are processed. High temperatures used to make chocolate can destroy flavonoids.
Chocolate is made from processi...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - August 4, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
No, You Don’t Have To Have Celiac Disease To Have A Wheat Sensitivity
People who don’t have a diagnosis for celiac disease or a wheat allergy may face a lot of scorn and derision for claiming to be sensitive to wheat products, skipping pasta and bread.
But a new study by scientists at Columbia University may explain why certain grain products can cause intestinal discomfort in some people, even if they don’t have a widely-recognized medical condition.
It may also present doctors with a new way to test for this non-celiac wheat sensitivity, which for now has no diagnostic measure and must be assessed clinically, according to a person’s symptoms.
Not everyone who feels ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - July 29, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Health Tip: Help Your Underweight Child Gain Safely
-- If your kids are underweight, it doesn ' t mean you should fill them with junk food to put on extra pounds.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends:
Serving guacamole made with fresh avocados, tomato and onions. Or add avocados to a... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - July 22, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Well Preserved- the Problem with Landfills
Here is a picture I took at our regional landfill
If you were curious about back to school fashions in 1965- just have a look. I live in Seattle and our solid waste goes to a very well run landfill, operated by people who are consciously trying to do the right thing for our planet (http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/index.asp). Gas is collected at the landfill and used to generate energy. Landfill gas is touted as a source of green energy and often used as an excuse/ justification to landfill wastes that can produce gas. The gas in question is primarily methane (CH4). Methane is famous in the greenhouse gas wor...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - July 7, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
5 Simple Steps To A Healthier Lifestyle
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The time is about right for a half year review and if your New Year health resolution didn't get past the first week of January, relax, let's try again.
There are several things you can do to live a better lifestyle, from following a healthy diet to exercising regularly. The ultimate focus should be on living a life that you can be proud of, while also avoiding health problems; or reverse them if they already exist.
If you're still in doubt, think about how living a healthy lifestyle can benefit you ten years down the line. When your focus is on the purpose of living healthy, then you'll start acting right by t...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - June 23, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Science Of Why Onions Make Us Cry
Sure, their beautiful, multilayered complexity has moved poets to weep. But the real answer is more practical: A bulb's gotta keep the baddies away. We get the lowdown from a chemist. (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - June 22, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Maanvi Singh Source Type: news
4 Amazing Ways Curious Kids Can Explore The Life of Plants
Are you a parent or an educator looking for a new learning experience for your child or students? If your child is interested in science, why not expose them to the magic of life sciences!
I've selected 4 of the best learning experiences for you to share with your child. All are well-priced, educational, and are focussed on self-directed learning.
Namoo
Namoo is a newly-released application that provides an interactive learning experience for children. Its design means it is perfect for self-directed learning, yet it is also able to be used with a parent, or even by a teacher in the classroom.
With Namoo, new fact...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - June 8, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
