Green Health

Plastic - The Material Making Us All Fat

No doubt you already know that there is a big obesity problem in this country.  What you may not know is that plastic could be one of the big problems.  Yes, it's entirely possible that that weight gain has something to do with plastic. The chemicals that mimic hormones have quite the rap for disrupting endocrine within your body.  Now studies are beginning to show that they may also cause problems with the metabolism in the body, and depending on how much exposure there is, it can lead to obesity as well. These chemicals actually surround us.  You'll find pthalates and BPA all around you, in dryer sheets, water bottles, and the pipes that bring water into your home.  This is definitely taking a toll on humans.  Some researchers are calling them obesogens, which was a term that was coined by one of the top researchers on this issue.  Recently in Newsweek a story that was run showed more evidence that these chemicals are linked to the metabolism of the body. This becomes a two fold problem.  In both newborns and fetuses that are still developing, the chemicals can turn cells that are not yet developed into fat cells.  The chemicals can also ...

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Both sides On Breastfeeding - Can It be Contaminated

When it comes to breastfeeding today, many moms are beginning to wonder if there could even be contamination in breast milk.  Not sure that this is true?  Well, it's time to take a closer look at the pros and cons of breastfeeding and whether there could be a problem with contamination. For those who are living in countries that are developed, research has shown that all humans have a toxic burden that is quite large on the body.  This comes from being exposed to many different chemicals, which occurs in rural, urban, and suburban environments.  Of course, this is definitely alarming, but it's even more alarming to realize that some of these chemicals do show up in the breast milk and they can be passed along to babies. Many women are beginning to realize that there are environmental issues that surround breastfeeding and whether or not it is truly the best choice today.  Breast milk often attracts contaminants, such as heavy metals, because of the high protein and fat that is contained in it.  Not only do babies get the proteins, sugars, and fats needed, but they also end up being fed contaminants in our own bodies, including rocket fuel, dry cleaning ...

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The Best Basic Symptoms & Remedies for the Flu

During the winter months, many people deal with the flu and colds.  Wondering why it is so hard to avoid dealing with these uncomfortable illnesses?  Well, many times we actually invite the flu in.  We end up skipping our exercising, we start eating bad foods, and with the holidays, often the body gets overburdened and deals with a lot of toxic buildup.  During these months we often start feeling wet, inert, cold, and dense.  Kapha can start rising, and the body can start dealing with congestion. The body works to try to get rid of the buildup of toxins before it leads to even more problems.  So, often the flu or a cold is the way that the body works to clean itself out, although it definitely is not pleasant for you. You may think about going to the store and grabbing anti inflammatories, decongestants, cough suppressants, and other drugs, but this may not be the best option.  Ayurvedic medicine encourages helping to support the body as it cleanses itself out, although this makes us deal with symptoms that are uncomfortable.  Let's take a look at some natural ways that you can work on dealing with the flu or a cold. When you ...

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5 Best Ways to Lower Risk of Cancer

Admittedly, cancer can strike anytime, anywhere and anyone simply because all of us have genes that can go amok.  Although we cannot do anything about the risk factors associated with cancer like age and family history, we can do something about unhealthy lifestyle habits! With that being the case, here are the ways with which you, too, can lower your risks for cancer.  You may even revise your New Year's resolutions to reflect these ways although anytime in the present is always the best time to start. Avoid the Sun Well, not really avoid the sun totally.  After all, the sun is your friend when it comes to giving you healthy doses of vitamin D, not to mention that playing and working in the warmth of the sun with family and friends are the greatest joys of life on Earth. Instead, what we are saying is that you must limit your sun exposure especially during the killer hours of between 9 in the morning to 3 in the afternoon when the sun's ultraviolet rays are at its strongest and, hence, deadliest.  If you must go out into the sun, then you have to be adequately protected - slather on sunscreen, wear a hat and ...

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Going Green Sports and Fitness Special Report

Going green in training is something that we will see a lot of in the coming years, as individuals are looking for easy ways to stay in shape.  These green fitness routines will allow these people to avoid spending large amounts of money on training equipment, while taking advantage of the natural training environments that Mother Nature has provided us with.  By using the following techniques and getting yourself into shape in an environmentally friendly manner, you can help ensure that the outdoors is as beautiful in the future as it is right now. The first method of training to consider is lifting weights in order to increase your body's metabolism.  Lifting weights is a green method of training because you are not using electrical machines or chemicals in your quest to lose weight.  One mistake that many people make when exercising is they avoid lifting weights, since they do not believe that these weights are vital to their overall program.  There are reasons, however, why this is not the case, as lifting weights is about more than simply building up your body's muscle ...

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