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photo © hartphotography – fotolia.com We just discovered this amazing report over at Eat Local Grown and had to share. This is important stuff. It can be pretty frustrating when you think you are “doing everything right” to stay in …

photo © oliophotography – fotolia.com The magical plank is an incredibly simple exercise that, practiced diligently, can give superb toning to the abs and other muscles of the core. This exercise is perfect for both men and women seeking all …

photo © Radu Bercan / Shutterstock.com We just discovered an awesome report from our friends over at Healthy Holistic Living about what’s going on with beverages. We had to share this one – the research is top quality and it’s …

WARNING: This video may be upsetting for some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. An awesome hard-hitting Public Service Advisory posted on YouTube by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is going viral and is making people reconsider their eating habits. You should …

Scientists Find Fluoridated Water Causes Hypothyroidism, Weight Gain, AND Depression. Graphic © herbshealthhappiness.com. Photo © Juri Samsonov – fotolia.com (under license) A recent investigation published in the BMJ Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health on fluoridated water had very harrowing …

Image – EatLocalGrown (with permission) During the “margarine era”, butter developed a bad reputation when it comes to healthy diet and heart health. Because butter is made up of fat (or rather, is fat itself), people tend to avoid including …

10 Facts About Cast Iron Pans You Need To Know. Graphic © herbshealthhappiness.com. Photo – Pixabay (PD) Here’s a superb report from our friends over at Eat Local Grown. This confirms suspicions that I have had for a long time …

Image – EatLocalGrown (with permission) We love stories like this because they highlight the remarkable, undiscovered treasure-chest that lies all around us. Nature’s gifts are not only free but wonderful – and if only we would cherish them a little …

Image – © Marek – fotolia.com We recently reported on both The Health Benefits Of Coffee and on how Coffee might Protect Against DNA Damage – but this is an awesome tip to improve the healthfulness of your coffee even …

Graphic © herbshealthhapiness.com. Photo © Tang Yan Song / Shutterstock.com (under license) Ok, let’s see how knowledgeable you are on the subject of cooking oils. Which of the cooking oils on our list are truly healthy and which are VERY …

Image – EatLocalGrown (with permission) Introduction: Today we are sharing a great report from Eat Local Grown on the positive effects of giving up sugar. I can vouch for this in principle because I did it myself several years ago …

Shopper’s Guide To Pesticides graphic © herbshealthhappiness.com. Food images – Wikipedia lic. under CC (see foot of article for full license info) The use of pesticides on plant foods has been – and most likely will always be – controversial. …