Eliminate MSG from Your Diet and Slim Down in the New Year

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) has often been in the news, with the possibility of being linked to certain health conditions ranging from migraines and anxiety to IBS and reduced brain function. However, the FDA maintains that MSG is generally safe for people to ingest and food producers to add to their products. Despite the FDA’s claim, several scientists and doctors continue to explore the possible links between MSG in the food supply and its effects on health. One issue of recent interest is the link between MSG and the current obesity epidemic. Is there a connection? Let’s take a look. . .

Is Someone You Love Addicted to Prescription Drugs?

Prescription drug abuse is a very serious problem in the United States especially among teenagers and young adults, and there’s no sign of that abuse slowing down.  Although medication can at times help people lead more productive lives and free them from medical symptoms, it is only beneficial when prescribed by a doctor or healthcare provider and used as it was intended. Abusing prescription drugs can lead to a host of health problems, including death. If you or someone you know has fallen victim to prescription drug abuse, you need to know the facts and potential health hazards.

Just How Dangerous Are Salt and Sugar? The Answer May Surprise You!

As you give thanks for the food that nourishes your body this holiday season, you can also give thanks to the advances of modern technology that teach us new insights into the foods we eat. We all know how important certain foods are in keeping us healthy, but there are two things you'll see on nearly every holiday table that continually get a bad rap: salt and sugar. Just how dangerous are these dietary elements when it comes to your health? The answer might surprise you! It seems one (or both) are contained in almost everything you eat, and just the thought of eliminating one or the other from your diet may send some people into a state of panic. But if you knew what these two dietary elements are really doing to your body, you might reconsider.

Natural Remedies for Enhanced Sexual Health

Since ancient ages, men (and women) have been on the lookout for ways to improve their virility. Sexual health is an important aspect of our lives and these days more and more people are looking to alternative medicine to help them achieve a satisfying sex life. There are a plethora of natural remedies that are now available to help you take care of your sexual health. Let’s take a look at just a few options . . .

Start the New Year with a Cleanse: The 10-Day Fat Flush Program

Want to detoxify your body, eliminate that bloated feeling and lose some weight at the same time? Well . . . ever heard of The Fat Flush Diet? Based on a book by Ann Louise Gittleman, the Fat Flush Diet is both a detoxification and weight loss plan focused on decreasing water retention, enhancing metabolism and encouraging fat loss. Will it work for you? After doing it myself and reading all of the other successful testimonials, most likely yes! Keep reading for all the details on this increasingly popular, and relatively easy and delicious, weight loss plan.

Choosing a Weight-Loss Program: 6 Questions You Need to Ask

Maybe one of your new year's resolutions is to lose a little weight. And maybe it's not the first year you've had that as a new year's resolution. Losing weight on your own can be confusing, difficult, and down-right impossible at times. Luckily, there are a number of weight loss programs, books, nutritionists and other aids available to help get you on the path to success. But where do you start when choosing one? Keep reading for the six definitive questions you need to ask when selecting a weight-loss approach.

I Want to be One Less: The Rising Concerns of the HPV Vaccine

Certainly by now you’ve heard the buzz about the new “HPV Vaccine” or perhaps you've seen the television commercial campaign "I Want to be One Less." This vaccine was created to help prevent the spread of HPV and the health conditions it can cause. But how much is really known about this new vaccine? And is it safe? Recent reports indicate it might be doing more harm than good in some cases. Read on to find out why there are rising concerns over the HPV Vaccine.

What is Ear Candling and Does it Really Work?

If you’ve ever had your ears clogged with wax, then you understand that it can be annoying and even painful at times.  You might even feel like you are suffocating because your ears are so plugged that you cannot hear a thing. But there is a natural solution available; one that dates back to the Ancient Egyptians called ear candling. Let’s take a closer look at this safe, effective way to open up your ears.

A Cherry A Day Helps Keep Gout Away

Gout is one of the most painful forms of arthritis. But studies over the years have shown that by eating the right foods, you can control the severity and frequency of gout attacks and manage the condition more effectively. Some foods have even been found to trigger an onslaught of gout. Here we discuss which foods to avoid and which ones to include in your diet to minimize the impact of the condition.

6 Tips to Keep the Weight Off, for Good!

If you follow a radical fad diet, you can drop those excess pounds quickly. But what happens when you start eating “normally” again? For most people, a return to a regular diet means that the weight will creep back on—and more often than not, you’ll put on even more weight in the process. Keep reading for six sure-fire tips for successful weight maintenance.