Archive for August, 2012

Friday, August 31, 2012 @ 07:08 PM Sunwarrior
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Sunwarrior ranks in the top 500 fastest-growing entrepreneurial companies of 2012 according to the 31st annual Inc. 500|5000 list created by the esteemed Inc. magazine.

Friday, August 31, 2012 @ 07:08 AM admin
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by Eric L. Zielinski – NaturalNews (NaturalNews) On August 27, PuckerButt Pepper Company, a manufacturer and distributor of all natural chili pepper products and seeds, announced the debut of the world’s hottest pepper: Smokin’ Ed’s Carolina Reaper. “We have raised the bar for heat intensity by surpassing the current world record holder, the Butch T. Trinidad
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Friday, August 31, 2012 @ 07:08 AM admin
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by Healthy Living Editors - Care2 An international team of scientists has discovered a key mechanism that causes opioid addiction  — and there’s a drug that can selectively block that addiction response, without damaging the brain or interfering with pain relief. According to a study by the University of Adelaide and the University of Colorado, published in
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Friday, August 31, 2012 @ 07:08 AM admin

by Kristján Miles The largest hurdle people face while starting a weight loss nutrition plan is there are way too many weight loss options. It’s hard to sift through the garbage to get to the core nutritional component of FOOD. Most people don’t have the drive or the desire to put in the time and
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Friday, August 31, 2012 @ 06:08 AM admin
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by Aimee Dansereau - Care2 Grown in India, Tibet, and China, goji berries have been given the title of superfood because they are one of the world’s most nutritionally rich foods. These small fruits, no bigger than the size of raisins, contain ample amounts of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and phytonutrients. With 18 amino acids, they are considered
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Friday, August 31, 2012 @ 06:08 AM admin
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by Jordan & Kyla Miller - Wake Up World Lilium spp. or commonly known as lily, can be described as a hairless perennial herb with single, erect stems from whitish, scaly bulbs. Many of these species are native to Canada, and can be found mainly in cultivated gardens and sometimes along wet roadsides and railroads. The flowers
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Friday, August 31, 2012 @ 06:08 AM Sunwarrior
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Sunwarrior breaks into new areas and is now available in Whole Foods Markets throughout the Western United States, including Hawaii.

Friday, August 31, 2012 @ 05:08 AM admin
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by PF Louis – NaturalNews (NaturalNews) General obesity is an epidemic. But it’s possible to experience belly fat without being generally obese with fat enlarged torso, arms, and legs that demand waddling while walking. Your arms, upper torso, face, and legs can appear normal with an extended belly and expanded waistline. Beer bellies are often wheat
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Friday, August 31, 2012 @ 05:08 AM admin
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by Dr. Michael Greger - Care2 Nuts are packed with nutrition, but they are also packed with calories. Why, then, don’t nuts seem to make people fat?  In my NutritionFacts.org video pick above, I profile a review published back in 2007 looking at about 20 clinical trials that had been done on nuts and weight. Not a
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Friday, August 31, 2012 @ 05:08 AM admin
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by Jordan & Kyla Miller - Wake Up World More and more people are realizing that the world cannot sustain itself with the current food system. With all these “convenience” foods available today, it is by no mistake that the majority of the “Western” civilization is morbidly sick. “Disease” is increasingly problematic. We can’t sit back and
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Thursday, August 30, 2012 @ 07:08 AM admin
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by Becky Striepe - Care2 Does giving up (or even cutting back on) the meat in your diet mean you have to eat lots of soy-based fake meat? Honestly, I find it kind of confusing that so often when you talk about eating less meat, people so often bring up fake meats made from genetically modified soy
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Thursday, August 30, 2012 @ 07:08 AM admin
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by Diana Herrington - Care2 Eating organic is something we can do both for ourselves and the planet. It makes you feel safe, healthy, and ‘green.’  It is a subject near and dear to my heart. For the 12 foods listed below, eating organic is much more than a ‘feeling.’ They have been proven to be often drenched
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Thursday, August 30, 2012 @ 07:08 AM admin
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by PF Louis – NaturalNews (NaturalNews) The fact that we live in an increasingly toxic environment which includes contaminated air, water, and food especially implies we must detox often. It may be wise to engage in a short-term detox, ideally upon seasonal changes, or at least once a year. This article offers some seven suggestions
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Thursday, August 30, 2012 @ 06:08 AM admin
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by Katie Waldeck - Care2 It’s often said that the famed ancient beauty Cleopatra would soak in honey and milk baths. Well, whether or not that’s true, it’s certainly not surprising that the story has persisted for so long — honey has a tremendous effect on the skin. And that’s not all — honey is a powerful
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Thursday, August 30, 2012 @ 06:08 AM admin
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by PF Louis – NaturalNews (NaturalNews) Cells need oxygen to metabolize minerals and vitamins to survive and thrive. When cells cannot use oxygen to metabolize, they resort to fermenting glucose for their energy. That’s what cancer cells are about. That’s why anything that oxygenates cells works to cure cancer, and that’s why cancer patients should avoid
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Thursday, August 30, 2012 @ 06:08 AM Dylan Falduto
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Balancing healthy eating habits with a hectic schedule can appear difficult at best and seemingly impossible at worst. Many people become overwhelmed by their schedule and settle for fast-food and pre-made meals. Stress induced binge eating is another common dietary pitfall brought on by such a schedule. On the flipside, some people become so overly
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Thursday, August 30, 2012 @ 05:08 AM admin
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By Anne-Marie Botek, AgingCare.com Editor Research has shown that massages can reduce pain and stiffness, relieve stress and lessen symptoms of anxiety and depression. Plus, you just feel great afterwards. Even if you don’t have the time or the money to hire a professional massage therapist, there are ways to tap into benefits of this healthful form of
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Thursday, August 30, 2012 @ 05:08 AM admin
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by Raw Michelle – NaturalNews (NaturalNews) Headaches are a problem for many Americans. Over 45 million people struggle with migraines, or headaches caused by physical tension or stress. For some, it presents a barrier to normal functioning. Many regularly find themselves in enough pain to warrant missed work, and even days of isolation. Common effects of
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Thursday, August 30, 2012 @ 05:08 AM admin
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Growing edibles that are also ornamental is not a new idea but takes some thought and planning when it comes to choosing plants that not only are easy on the eyes but offer tasty fruits or foliage as part of their repertoire.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 @ 08:08 AM admin
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by Dr. Mache Seibel - Care2 There is a lot of controversy about whether or not to take estrogen. You already know that women with low estrogen in or near menopause deal with hot flashes, poor sleep, lower libido, and other commonly associated symptoms of the menopause transition. Now a new review article in the journal Menopause shows that low estrogen
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012 @ 07:08 AM admin
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by Amy Ahlers - Care2 This morning I woke up feeling emptier than I have in a long time. Like an empty vessel ready to be filled up with pure goodness. I’m in the midst of a 21-Day Green Juice Cleanse to spiritually, emotionally, and physically cleanse myself of things I no longer want. I’m cleansing away everything from
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012 @ 07:08 AM admin
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by Judi Gerber - Care2 If you are like me, the amount of waste you put in your trash has decreased significantly over the past decade. This is due to a number of factors, including the recycling bin that I fill up every week and that has increased in size in the city I live in. And,
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012 @ 07:08 AM Thomas Nastasi
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My name is Thomas Nastasi. I am a 30-year-old husband and father and I reside in Westfield, NJ. I am an Obstacle Course Race (OCR) fanatic. Let me explain why this addiction might infect you as well after reading this article.  I have always been very active. I have been playing basketball three days a
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012 @ 06:08 AM admin
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by Mike Adams - NaturalNews (NaturalNews) With food prices skyrocketing and food supplies looking increasingly questionable for 2013, you’ll be happy to know I’ve selected and assembled a list of recommended storable foods from a trusted discount source. All the foods listed below have a great shelf life, from two years to a decade. In this article,
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012 @ 06:08 AM admin
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by Lo Lankford - Care2 Floral arrangements are a nice touch to any abode. Whether sitting on your kitchen table or sprinkled in small vases throughout your home, the splash of bright colors looks nice and gives your place a homey vibe. The only problem is the wastefulness that might leave you feeling guilty. If you don’t
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012 @ 06:08 AM admin
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Sunwarrior celebrates as Croix Sather blows away a 13 year-old world record in a demanding race that only 2 others have ever completed.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 @ 05:08 AM admin
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Whether you’re an avid exerciser or just getting started, maintaining an exercise routine can be tough. These tips can help you get over the slump and make those workouts part of your life rather than something you dread.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 @ 05:08 AM admin
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by Lisa Turner - Care2 Famed actress and octogenarian Bette Davis said getting older isn’t for sissies. Those of us over 50 know that, while the second half of our lives can be a time of emotional stability, mental acuity, wisdom, and power, the physical fact of aging is undeniable. And the risk of age-related disease increases
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012 @ 05:08 AM admin
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by John Phillip – NaturalNews (NaturalNews) A rapidly growing number of health-minded individuals understand that vascular disorders including stroke and heart are largely the result of preventable lifestyle practices that combine to dramatically increase risk of disease. Most people know that a natural diet of healthy, fresh greens, nuts and seeds alter genetic expression to maintain
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012 @ 08:08 AM admin
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by J. D. Heyes – NaturalNews (NaturalNews) There are plenty of good reasons why, in a world increasingly filled with processed – and over-processed – foods, that eating organic not only makes the most sense for your body, but for the planet as well. Here are seven reasons why you should switch to the organic food
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