There’s mercury in your fish! 6 ways to reduce exposure and prevent brain damage

Confession: I’m a nutritional Girl Scout, the kind of shopper who stands in the aisle squinting at food labels. When I was pregnant, I knew I was supposed to limit my intake of certain kinds of fish—no shark, swordfish, mackerel, or tuna—because they contain higher levels of mercury, which can harm developing fetuses. So when … Read more

7 common triggers that probably increased your cancer risk in the past 24 hours

Cancer statistics are staggering. According to the World Health Organization, 1:2 men and 1:3 women are destined to develop some form of cancer in their lifetime. One in eight women are destined to develop some form of Breast Cancer in their lifetime. These are frightening statistics but, fortunately, you do have a measure of control … Read more