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Pomegranates found to be effective treatment for MRSA

Pomegranate has been found to be more than just a superfood to the heart. New research shows the rind can be turned into an ointment to treat common hospital infections, including those caused by highly dangerous methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria. [...]

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Tax deduction for gluten-free foods

If you have been diagnosed with Celiac disease you are no doubt, well aware of the cost of eating a gluten-free diet. Recently though, I’ve found few who are aware that the IRS allows a tax deduction for a percentage paid for gluten-free food. [...]

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Help with hormones

Today’s podcast discusses three herbs that can help combat symptoms of PMS and menopause and help regulate your cycle while potentially reducing your risk of several serious health concerns. [...]

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To regulate or not to regulate?

Some say the dietary supplement industry has too little regulation, while others say it has too much? Both statements can’t be true, can they? Today’s podcast will help clear up the confusion. Discussed topics include DSHEA (Dietary Supplement Heath & Education Act), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and the case of ephedra. Join in on the discussion… [...]

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Scientists find kids should play in dirt!

image from original BBC article

So I was catching up on some news over the Thanksgiving weekend and came across an interesting article on the health benefits of playing in dirt!

It seems scientists from the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego, have determined there is harmless bacteria in [...]

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Combat stress and relieve tension

For many, instead of tidings of joy, the holidays bring even more stress than usual. So today, I’m joined by cell biologist and Ph. D. Ann Allworth to discuss how we can alleviate the emotional symptoms of stress while we also combat the damaging physical effects. [...]

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