Did You Know Vegetables Can Help Prevent Wrinkles?

Did you know that vegetables can help prevent wrinkles by boosting the skin's natural defenses against sun damage? Find out what you need to be eating for soft, smooth skin.

A fountain of youth may be as close as the kitchen, new study findings suggest.

A diet rich in fruits, vegetables and unsaturated fats may ward off wrinkles by boosting the skin's natural defenses against sun damage. In an international study of eating patterns and skin aging, investigators found that dark- and fair-skinned people who ate plenty of wholesome foods but passed on sugary confections were less prone to wrinkling. And the effect of diet was consistent from sun-drenched Australia to sun-deprived Sweden.

Some of the skin-smoothing foods included: Read more

8 Ways to Fake a Vitamin Study

Periodically, the mainstream media makes a big deal out of a new "study" that claims to prove that dietary supplements are ineffective, dangerous, or both. Mike Adams reveals how pharmaceutical companies manipulate these studies to get the results they want.

Quackity quack, the quacks are back, and this time they're targeting fish oil supplements, claiming that taking fish oils raises your risk of prostate cancer.

Hogwash. This is just another case of pure fearmongering quackery by the anti-vitamin crowd. Remember: All these people attacking vitamins are the very same people who are on the take from Big Pharma. Remember, too, that companies like GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) have already been convicted of multiple felony crimes by the U.S. Department of Justice. And today in China, GSK was caught yet again engaging in widespread bribery and criminal fraud. Read more

5 Folk Remedies for Acne

Age old remedies for ailments and skin problems are some of the best treatments at times. They have been passed down from generation to generation for a reason - they work. Remedies for acne can be found among the annals of folk medicine. Although these five folk remedies for acne date back centuries, they really work and have been proven again and again.

Could SKIMMED Milk Be Contributing to Obesity Epidemic?

Could skimmed milk be contributing to the obesity epidemic? Low-fat dairy can encourage weight gain, say experts.

For years, people have swapped a creamy pint of whole milk for a watery bottle of skimmed to help boost their weight loss efforts.

But new research has discovered that drinking skimmed milk might in fact be making us bigger, not smaller. Read more

Probiotics - for Life!

Don't be overrun by bad bacteria, yeast, fungi, or parasites. Margaret Durst reveals why probiotics are essential for life.

Probiotics are the healthy bacteria that inhabit our intestines. The average healthy person has 4-5 pounds of these critters in their intestinal tract.

The word “probiotic” means “for life”. Probiotics have several functions that enhance our lives and are essential to good health. These include synthesizing vitamins B complex and K, enhancing immune function by crowding out yeast and parasites, producing enzymes, helping regulate blood cholesterol, improving digestion and colon function, and helping to prevent certain types of cancer.

Probiotics are important because many things can upset the delicate balance in our intestinal tract. These include use of antibiotics, steroids, oral contraceptives, radiation, chlorinated water, refined sugar, poor diet, poor digestion, constipation, stress, etc. Read more

7 Ways to Get Rid of Stretch Marks Naturally

Stretch marks aren't easy to get rid of, but home remedies do exist that will at least lessen their appearance.

Lost the weight, but not the stretch marks? Up to 90% of women develop stretch marks to some degree during the course of pregnancy, although stretch marks commonly occur on thighs and the butt as well. Striae, as they are called by dermatologists, are caused by tearing of the dermis when skin overstretches its elastic capacity, and commonly occurs any time an individual gains or loses a good deal of weight relatively quickly. It isn’t terribly easy to get rid of stretch marks, but a number of home remedies for stretch marks do exist that will at least lessen their appearance.

Stretch marks generally fade somewhat over time, but rarely disappear completely, and many people are frustrated by their unsightly appearance. There are a number of expensive creams, several invasive dermatological practices, and even surgery as possible ‘solutions’, but before you empty your wallet and subject your skin to lasers, try some of these natural solutions.

Get Rid of Stretch Marks the Natural Way – Over 7 Home Remedies for Stretch Marks Read more

Drinking 4 Cups of Coffee or Tea a Day BETTER Than Not Drinking Any

A new study has found that drinking four cups of coffee or tea a day is better for your cardiovascular health than not drinking any at all.

Drinking four cups of coffee or tea a day may better for you than not drinking any, according to a major new study.

The ten year research, which followed 180,000 people, revealed that caffeine lovers have lower blood pressure levels than those who do not drink caffeine.

It also suggested that those who drank more than four cups a day also had a lower heart rate. Read more