Elizabeth Renter
Natural Society
Jul 16, 2012
These fats are called essential, not because they are important or necessary (though they are), but because your body doesn’t produce them on its own, so it is essential that you get them in your diet. Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in fatty fish, nuts, and some plant sources
One study looked at women who regularly use fish-oil supplements, the most common omega-3 supplements on the market. It found that women who took the supplements daily had a 32%...
Elizabeth Renter
Natural Society
Jul 16, 2012
Is Food Coloring Bad for You? All of those brightly colored cereals, candies, and drinks that are marketed to children are hurting them, and this is widely recognized as true. But food companies continue to pump the petroleum-derived artificial colors into foods and no one has done anything about it. A report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest highlights (CSPI) the dangers of these additives and asks why the Food and Drug Administration...
Elizabeth Renter
Natural Society
Jul 13, 2012
Low back pain and pelvic discomfort can be nearly unbearable in the latter stages of pregnancy. But, research has shown that pregnancy back pain relief can be achieved by using ear acupuncture. According to Reuters health, a study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology found pregnant women who use acupuncture experienced “significant reductions” in such pain.
Pregnancy Back Pain Relief and Ear Acupuncture
The women in the...
Brad Taylor
Natural Society
Jul 13, 2012
Upon entering any gym you may find that at least a fraction, if not the majority, of it’s inhabitants are unable to workout properly. The issue of exercising incorrectly, if done over a long period of time especially, could result in critical injury. But even while there is so much information available on the subject of exercising correctly, some people still don’t accept any change. Are you training the wrong way, too? Utilize these workout tips while...
Michael Auryn
Natural Society
Jul 13, 2012
Controlled studies have shown that yoga for depression and anxiety can be very effective, having a direct, potent and lasting effect on anxiety disorders. One such study involved a group of veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. They engaged in a program featuring guided meditation, yoga asanas (stretching poses), stress reduction techniques and breathing exercises. After six weeks the group had an overall decrease of 15 points on the Clinician...
Ben
NaturalNews
Jul 12, 2012
It seems that more and more big name supermarkets have a natural foods section with natural food and products. Kroger in particular has pushed its Nature’s Market, now found in more than 1,300 of the 2,500 stores nationwide. With the demand to increase market share for natural foods between competitors, it could mean good news as prices fall slowly but surely.
“Used to be this was all very faddish,” said Gregg Proctor, who heads up natural foods for...