Fibromyalgia is a debilitating disease affecting nearly 5 million Americans. It is characterized by widespread pain throughout the body with no specific cause. In addition to chronic pain, people who suffer with fibromyalgia also usually suffer with an inability to get restful sleep, depression and general exhaustion. There are no specific tests that can definitively…
ADHD is currently the most common mental health disorder affecting children today. With the levels of diagnosis reaching epidemic proportions research on the cause and treatments for ADHD are at the highest levels they have ever been. Most of those studies focus on medications for treatment with the most common medication being stimulants like Ritalin. These…
If you wanted to increase students grades in basic subjects like math and English which would you choose. Adding more classroom time in those subjects or let the kids go outside and play? I know what you’re thinking. I need to spend more time in the classroom if I’m asking such a silly question. The…
According to the American Heart Association heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. High blood pressure is the cause or contributes to nearly 350,000 lives lost every year and it may be preventable or controlled. The US Dept of Health and Human Services reported that up to half of the…
The last study I reviewed showed exposure to pesticides increased the risk of children developing autism. Now here is a study showing that organic produce not only protects you from pesticides it also protects you from heavy metals and has more vitamins and minerals than conventionally grown produce. It should come as no surprise that…
Eating healthy is one of the cornerstones to leading a healthy lifestyle. You are what you eat and making healthy dietary choices gives our bodies the proper fuel it needs to function at its optimum. Staying away from processed foods and eating a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables is a good start that many…
Current research is showing Vitamin D to be beneficial in preventing many diseases and for its crucial role in keeping us healthy. This study looked specifically at an area not frequently published about. Is vitamin D related to developing cavities in young children? Studies have shown people with higher levels of vitamin D are protected…
Drinking soda can have a number of adverse health effects. The high doses of sugar in liquid form are known to contribute to obesity. Other studies have shown that adolescents who drink more soda have higher tendencies towards aggression, suicidal thoughts, self harm, and withdrawal behavior. However no study has looked at how soda effects…
On the heels of the last article I reviewed detailing the importance of starting your kids and family off on the right nutritional foot here is a study you can use to add a simple super food to you diets. It requires no preparation, special packaging or storage. It’s natures ready to eat snack, nuts!…
There can be no more important time to have good nutrition in a person’s life then when they are young, still growing and developing. The food habits developed early on last a lifetime and influence food choices well into adulthood. Children will primarily follow what their parents do, after all the average toddler can’t run…