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7 Deadly Foods: Expert Advice

What are the 7 Foods You Should Never Eat? Experts interviewed by Prevention Magazine let us know how scary some food can be. And, these foods aren’t what you think. Skip the usual advice about cholesterol, fat and sugar. Instead, let us talk about chemicals and toxins that you inadvertently consuming, present in some of the most innocuous-seeming food. Who ever knew that canned tomatoes could kill you. While I pretty much had heard many of this advice before, it seems to be coming as a surprise for many others. A link to the prevention article, 7 Foods You Should … Continue reading →

Are Gluten-Free Products Healthier?

For those with celiac disease, the explosion of gluten-free products is a boon. You can go into any grocery store, health-food specialty or not, and find a wealth of tasty products that are gluten free, from cereal to cherry pie. In sufferers, gluten can trigger a reaction in which the immune system attacks the lining of the small intestine. There is no treatment other than to avoid products that contain gluten, a common protein mixture in certain grains including wheat, rye and barley flour. If left untreated, celiac disease may cause life-threatening cancers. For people who have had celiac disease … Continue reading →

Is Your Brain Shrinking? A New Study Says Stress Can Do It

Okay, it wasn’t bad enough that we are only using a small percentage of our brains. Now a new study shows that stress may actually be shrinking our brains. Suffering stressful events, such as a divorce or break up, an accident or other stressful life situation will actually shrink the brain. Now this is another good reason to do that yoga. The study found that being stressed out by these types of stressful events led to less gray matter in a particular part of the brain, the prefrontal cortex, and important little piece of your cranium that regulates emotions and … Continue reading →

Popular Pain Killer Problem: Excedrin and Bufferin Recall

If you have recently purchased Excedrin or Bufferin pain killers, you might want tog et your money back, fast. That is because there is a recall out on these two popular pain killers. Novartis AG issued a voluntary recall (meaning that the company issued the recall and was not forced to do so) on Excedrin and Bufferin, as well as two of their other products: NoDoz and Gas-X. The problem that caused the recall is that these products might contain pieces of tablets or even whole tablets from other, different medications that they sell. The mixing of these different products … Continue reading →

Yummy Mashed Potatoes

This is by far the best traditional mashed potatoes recipe that I have cooked so far. The mashed potatoes are creamy with lots of butter, as they are supposed to be. Use a little less milk (reduce about half a cup) for firmer potatoes. I find that the extra half cup makes the potatoes leave over well (even when freezing), preventing them from dying out. Ingredients 5 Pounds of Potatoes–Yukon Gold or other gold potato works best, but by all means use russet potatoes if that is what you have on hand. 2-1/2 Teaspoons of Salt 2-1/2 cups of Evaporated … Continue reading →

When Should My Child Visit the Orthodontist?

Back when young, many years ago, a child would only visit the orthodontist when he or she was a teenager. At that point, much of the growing was done, and correcting misaligned teeth could involve a lot of pain an effort, including tooth removal and years of braces. Thankfully, technology and techniques in orthodonture have improved greatly since then. There is now an emphasis on a more gentle approach that works with your child’s natural anatomy to make needed corrections. There are devices now that can ease your child’s jaw into a more normal position as he or she grows. … Continue reading →

Avoid Medication Mistakes

You need to take charge of your health and prevent any medication mistakes that could have serious consequences. Many people make these common mistakes and don’t realize it until it is too late. Arm yourself with knowledge, for your own health and the health of your family. Don’t Take Liquid Medicine with a Spoon Do you grab the teaspoon in the drawer to take your liquid medicine? If so, you are probably taking more medicine than the dosage requires. Regular kitchen spoons come in many different sizes, and they usually hold more than a measured teaspoon or tablespoon. Your best … Continue reading →