Trying to Get Pregnant? Avoid Diet Drinks

A study has found that women who regularly consume artificial sweeteners reduce their chance of getting pregnant and increased the chance of birth defects.

Diet drinks may reduce a woman's chance of getting pregnant during IVF, a study suggests.

Would-be mothers who opted for pop with artificial sweeteners, or put sugar substitutes in hot drinks, produced poorer eggs and embryos, researchers said.

While it is widely believed taking artificial sweeteners is healthier than taking sugar, both options raised the risk of an embryo being found to have at least one deformity. Read more

14 Uses for Castor Oil

Dr. Joseph Mercola reveals fourteen practical reasons to keep a bottle of castor oil at home.

Many of you are probably familiar with castor oil as the go-to concoction that old-time healers recommend for a wide range of ailments — from constipation to colds and fever, and even as treatment against parasitical worms.1 Castor oil is claimed to be one of the best remedies there is.

I have previously written about the mysteries — and potential health uses — of castor oil, and despite having minimal research backing up its potential medicinal effects, I do believe that there are notable benefits from using this versatile oil.

It’s one of the most well-known natural remedies with a long enough history to at least warrant greater scientific exploration — nevertheless, a little careful at-home experimentation before using it wouldn’t hurt. Read more

10 Tips to Make Your Breasts Grow Faster

Accept yourself and your appearance? Easier said than done, right? Many women just aren’t happy with what they see in the mirror, and one of the things some are not happy about is the size of their breasts. Breasts are a symbol of femininity, and full, firm breasts make a woman feel attractive and sexy. Although people may tell you that bst size shouldn't matter, if you want to make yours grow, here are ten tips to do it naturally, without resorting to breast augmentation surgery:

10 Ways to Use Epsom Salts

Epsom salts is a cheap, old-fashioned remedy, but it still has plenty of uses today, according to Gaye Levy..

Over the years, I have learned that superstars of preparedness are those items that serve multiple purposes. In many cases, these are common, everyday items that we already have on hand. Not only that, many of these multi-taskers are budget friendly and available everywhere. Some good examples include vinegar, salt, honey, duct tape, coffee filters, and even microfiber cloths.

There is one preparedness multi-tasker whose list of uses is so diverse that you will wonder why you had not thought of stockpiling it previously. I am referring to old fashioned Epsom salts. Read more

3 Natural Remedies for the Flu

Although the claim that 30,000 people die from the flu each year in the U.S. is a lie, flu is still a miserable experience. Have these three natural remedies on hand in case you do come down with a case.

In the September 16, 2016 Parade Magazine there was an article on “Boost your Flu IQ”. While the article had some good points such as reduce the amount of times you touch your face and to thoroughly dry your hands after washing, it was the number one thing they stated “You should do to prevent the flu” that as a nutrition professional I beg to differ with.

Dr. Grohskopf, a medical officer in the Influenza Division of the CDC said “getting the flu shot is the single best thing you can do to protect yourself against the flu and prevent its spread” She went on to say that if you do get the flu, your symptoms “could be” less severe Read more

Coffee Really Can Help Prevent Dementia

Researchers found that just two cups of coffee daily cuts the risk of developing dementia by 36 percent.

It's tasty, warm and gives you a much needed energy boost - just about everybody loves a cup of coffee.

But now scientists claim the hot drink is more than just an enjoyable treat, it can actually help to prevent the onslaught of dementia. Read more

The Anti-Diabetes, Anti-Heart Disease, Anti-Alzheimer’s, Anti-Cancer Superfood

Dr. Joesph Mercola shares fifteen reasons to use coconut oil.

While multiple companies manufacture and market “new and improved” FMCGs — fast- moving consumer goods — that we use every day, such as soap, toothpaste, deodorant and body lotion, one of the best and most natural products has been right under our noses, so to speak.

Coconut oil has a pleasant scent, and besides being very economical, it’s an amazingly versatile and therapeutic substance. Since the mid-1990s, roughly, coconut oil for a number of applications, such as cleansing, deodorizing and healing, has been growing in the larger population. Read more