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Common Sense Ebola Tips

Common Sense Ebola Tips - No Tin Foil Hats
Common Sense Ebola Tips – No Tin Foil Hats
Ebola isn’t a new virus; it was first discovered in 1976. In the mid-1990s there was a rather large outbreak, which is when I first became interested in it.

It’s not so surprising that I would find it interesting. I majored in Biology at UTSA with a concentration in Microbiology. I think that means that, had they had a degree program in Microbiology, then I would have a BS in Microbiology. I’ve always found viruses intriguing. And so I spent a lot of time reading about Ebola. And Marburg and a few others actually.
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Back To School

It's back to school time to learn more about digestion,  immunity, the urinary system, endocrine function, the brain and nervous system, and reproduction.
It’s back to school time to learn more about digestion, immunity, the urinary system, endocrine function, the brain and nervous system, and reproduction.

I may have mentioned that I recently took a course about the digestive system. The course went through the anatomy, physiology, and function of the various parts of digestion. It also covered health issues that originate in the digestive tract. Turns out? Nearly every disease actually starts there.

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News You Can Use – Oct 7 2012

News For The Week
Photo Courtesy Veronica Belmont via Flickr

Every week I read a lot of health news. Here’s a compilation of important health news items – news you can use to be healthier.

GMOs & Pesticides

The idea behind GMOs was that farmers could easily kill weeds & pests without harming their crops. Now they’re finding that “superweeds” and hard-to-kill insects are forcing an increase in herbicides.

The Big Bone Lie – Don’t Believe the Hype!

Read this if you’re concerned about your bone health. Choose to eat better to preserve rather than resorting to prescription drugs.

Beef: Corn Fed, Grass Fed, and Now, Candy Fed!

This is crazy that they are feeding cows candy now!

Study links diabetes risk to modern oils

A long-term research study published this week has confirmed that non-traditional methods of cooking are significantly contributing to the rise in diabetes among Indians.

News You Can Use – Sept 30 2012

News For The Week
Photo Courtesy Veronica Belmont via Flickr

Every week I read a lot of health news. Here’s a compilation of important health news items – news you can use to be healthier.

8 Ingredients You Never Want to See on Your Nutrition Label

The FDA approves many, many additives without researching them fully. This article talks about eight additives that you want to watch out for when you read the ingredient list.

Five Days of Kid-Friendly Lunches

Here are some great ideas for preparing lunches for your kids.

Is Alzheimer’s Disease a “Diabetes of the Brain”?

Is it possible that eating processed foods and junk food is the cause of Alzheimer’s Disease?

24 Simple Swaps You Can Make to Live Healthier

Some suggestions for simple changes to be a bit healthier.

News You Can Use – Sept 23 2012

News For The Week
Photo Courtesy Veronica Belmont via Flickr

Every week I read a lot of health news. Here’s a compilation of important health news items – news you can use to be healthier.

A Sip of Soda: What’s the Fuss? You Decide

Between the rising obesity rates and the ban on large sodas in New York City, you have to know there are issues with sodas. See this infographic for their full impact.

Natural Room Scents

If you love to add scents to your home, do your health and you family’s health a favor and go with natural scents. Here’s some good recipes.

What’s In Our Beef?

A good argument for seeking out grass-fed beef. Naturally raised cows do not need to be given massive antibiotics.

Child Obesity and BPA

Interesting article suggesting a link between BPA (bisphenol A) and childhood obesity. I don’t think the answer to obesity is just one thing, but this BPA could be part of the puzzle.

News You Can Use – September 16

News For The Week
Photo Courtesy Veronica Belmont via Flickr

Every week I read a lot of health news. Here’s a compilation of important health news items – news you can use to be healthier.

What you need to know about GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms)

Why is Monsanto spending over $4 Million dollars to block GMO labeling in California? What’s in it for them. AND, what’s in those GMOs?

Using Recycled Toilet Paper? Maybe You Should Reconsider!

Sure, you could be saving money buying recycled toilet paper and other paper products. But at what price to the health of yourself and your family? Read this and make wiser choices.

Alzheimer’s could be the most catastrophic impact of junk food

New evidence shows that poor diet is one cause of Alzheimer’s.

Scottish fish farmers use record amounts of parasite pesticides

Farmers have been forced to increase amount of chemicals as the sea lice parasite becomes resistant to treatment

Food Looks the Same Today, But Is It?

Today’s food may look the same, but the ingredients are new and formerly unheard of.