Archive for Health
Estrogen in Moisturizing Cremes
Posted by: | CommentsThere’s no doubt that the foods we eat and the environment we’re exposed to plays a role in the development of breast cancer. If you’re concerned about your own risk of developing this disease, it’s important to reduce the amount of estrogen your breast tissue is exposed to since estrogen exposure plays an important role in the development of tumors of the breast. Unfortunately, it seems that exogenous estrogens are everywhere, even in the hormonally enhanced meats and dairy products that Americans eat and drink on a daily basis. It’s even thought that some of the components in the plastics used to store food have estrogenic properties. An unexpected source of estrogen exposure that you may not have considered is the moisturizer crème you use on a daily basis. Read More→
Is Olive Oil an Effective Anti-aging Treatment for Skin?
Posted by: | CommentsYou’re probably already familiar with the health benefits of adding olive oil to your diet. Olive oil is a rich source of monounsaturated fats which play a role in the prevention of heart disease. What about olive benefits for the skin? Can an olive oil skin treatment help to protect against skin aging? Read More→
The Amazing Health Benefits of Goji Berries
Posted by: | CommentsIf you haven’t heard much about the goji berry, you probably soon will. The goji berry, also know as the wolfberry, is receiving attention these days for its possible health benefits. Although lofty health claims are often made about these orange and red berries, most health data regarding this fruit is still preliminary. Although promotion of the fresh goji berry and its juice has been strong, it still remains a largely undiscovered berry seen mostly in health food stores and natural food markets. Is it worthwhile to eat goji berries? Read More→
Is It Safe to Visit Saunas and Steam Rooms During Pregnancy?
Posted by: | CommentsMany people enjoy the experience of visiting a sauna, hot tub, or Jacuzzi for relaxation and rejuvenation. The warm temperatures and heat helps to relax their body and calm their spirit. Although some people claim that these experiences have documented health benefits, there’s very little literature to suggest that these treatments are more than another form of relaxation. In fact, the heat from a sauna, steam room, or hot tub may have negative health effects in certain situations, particularly if you’re pregnant. Should you completely avoid all of these hot treatments during pregnancy? Read More→
Dealing with a Cancer Diagnosis
Posted by: | CommentsA cancer diagnosis can be terrifying. The word itself, cancer, has the power to send a chill up your spine, conjuring all the grim tales you’ve ever heard of people whose lives were cut short by disease. Receiving such a diagnosis forces you to confront the fact that you now belong to a group whose membership you would never willingly join. A cancer diagnosis may confirm a long-held fear or come as a stunning blow. Either way, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, helpless, even despairing. Read More→
10 Foods That Prevent Birth Defects
Posted by: | CommentsEvery woman knows that eating a healthful diet while pregnant is an essential way to ensure having a healthy baby. Eating a diet chocked full of whole grains, vegetables, legumes and fresh fruits while avoiding dangers to a baby’s health such as having a high stress level, smoking and consuming alcohol while pregnant, is the best way to prevent birth defects. Read More→
Health Benefits of Acai
Posted by: | CommentsThe acai berry (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) is gaining popularity as a superfood and is being featured in many books, TV programs and newscasts today. The acai berry is a blackish-purple fruit that looks like a blueberry or grape, only smaller and darker. It has a very large seed and very little pulp. Many people describe the taste of the fruit as a combination of blueberry and chocolate. Read More→