Chicken Soup Is Good for a Cold
“Mom’s cold remedy” and “Jewish Penicillin” are just two of terms that have been used throughout the ages to describe chicken soup. We have all eaten this concoction in …
Education
Update on Healthy Calcium Intake for Women
Last month the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) put out a new position paper on the recommended doses of calcium for women. This latest study was trying to determine …
Chickpeas: The Healthiest White Meat
Recent research has proven that chickpeas are a fantastic food, providing a good source of fiber, protein, calcium, and iron. This legume may be an easy way to eat …
Moderate Coffee Intake Boosts Brain Power!
Caffeine has been around for ages, and it continues to play a large part in society. Some ancient societies even used coffee beans as currency. Today coffee is used …
Backpack Use and Childhood Back Pain
Children these days have larger and heavier backpacks every year. Each day these packs are filled with books, notebooks, lunches, and even gym clothes. This is a scary trend …
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer occurs in 14% of women who live to be 90 years old. Basically this means that 1 out of every 7 women who reach the age of …
Avoiding Kidney Stones
A study from Princeton University states that about 10% of people will suffer from kidney stones of some sort in their lifetime. 80% of these people will have calcium …
A Healthy New Year’s Resolution: Breakfast!
With the New Year right around the corner, most of us will be making resolutions, and many of us will plan to eat better and lose weight. As we …
Multiple Effects of B Vitamin Deficiencies
Irritability, a craving for sweets, tendency to cry without reason, insomnia, noise sensitivity, and anxiety are just a few of the symptoms that may be caused by a deficiency …
Exercise Reduces the Incidences of Colds
Everyone has their own way to avoid catching a cold or the flu. For many people it is using hand sanitizer and washing their hands regularly. Some people take …