Grass or pasture fed beef is meat from cattle raised primarily on a forage (grass or pasture) diet. Grass fed beef is a leaner, healthier alternative to grain fed beef. Studies have show that despite the trend to feed cattle corn, soy, and other grain based feeds, cattle raised on foraged diets...
Life is full of hazards that can affect our health and well being. It is amazing that most of us are able to hurdle these obstacles and overcome the adversities we are faced with everyday without our bodies succumbing to illness due to these risks and the ever present pressures of life. But we...
Summer is great. The sun, the fresh air, and the temperatures all make people soar. They also take a toll on your skin, your hair, and your overall levels of comfort. There are many traditional and not-so-traditional ways to cool down on those wonderful summer days and nights. Protect or revive...
Sometimes fingernails may have white spots. These are called leukonychia. These are actually some kind of scar or bruise caused by a prior injury on the nail bed. They are not, as some people think, a symptom of a deficiency in vitamins or minerals.The reason why people don’t associate...
Atheism is generating quite a lot of attention these days. Prominent atheists are getting the word out about their views in increasing numbers and generating lots of public debate on the proper place of religion in governments and societies in the modern world. And now more than ever, atheists...
A drawing salve is an ointment that can be used in treating various kinds of skin inflammation. The ointment is so named because it “draws out” the source of the problems. It could be an infection, wood splinter, glass shard, ingrown toenail, or insect poison. For many generations, the drawing...
Puffy eyes may not be considered a serious medical condition, but anyone who has had puffy eyes knows just how inconvenient they can be. In terms of aesthetic value, puffy eyes are just something to be done away with - and quickly! You have to realize, however, that while puffy eyes are normally...
Rice milk is a grain milk. It is used by vegans and vegetarians who do not want to use animal by-products, or people who are lactose intolerant. While it does not have that much protein, it is rich in carbohydrates and contains a lot of important vitamins. Rice milk is sometimes used to make...
Stretch marks are thin, silvery lines that streak across the skin that has expanded and then contracted. This usually happens through extreme weight gain or loss, such as what happens to body builders, adolescents who go through rapid growth spurts, and pregnant women. Hormonal changes can also...
The time has come (the Walrus said) to stop being pacified by safe, soft-pedaled words like ‘recession,’ ‘slump’ or ‘dip in the market.‘ Let’s face the facts, folks: Times are hard; money’s tight. The price of everything from gas to grapes skyrockets,...
