by Ashley Staker on July 28, 2011
You know “Dr. Google,” don’t you? He’s become the go-to guy for most folks wondering whether that odd and slightly painful bump on the shoulder is something to worry about, if queasiness that won’t quit might be a side effect of that new medication, or whether a headache that started a day and a half [...]
by Ashley Staker on June 30, 2010
A diet that’s low in carbs and high in protein will probably lead to weight loss. But are high protein diets a healthy way to lose the weight? The controversy surrounding this type of eating plan is seemingly endless. A new study is further stirring the pot with a startling new finding about cardiovascular health. [...]
by Ashley Staker on June 8, 2010
Is your body getting all the oxidants you need? That’s not a typo. This is a bit of advice I bet you haven’t heard before: Our bodies actually require oxidants. And more and more evidence is piling up that indicates that overenthusiastic consumption of antioxidant supplements has serious consequences. Oxidants & Health It turns out [...]
by Ashley Staker on May 14, 2010
Many terribly dangerous and unhealthy substances can be found at health food stores, where as the name would indicate, people would expect to find the opposite. Unfortunately, health touting dietary supplements are far too often contaminated with toxins or dangerous drugs; this is a far less obscure problem that you would like to imagine. In [...]