Have you noticed that everywhere you go, everything you see and hear is: “get your antioxidants”? It would seem we have a modern day cure all in the form of these mystical antioxidants….but is that really the case? I mean, we’re not naive. But it’s easy nowadays to get pulled into all kinds of scams (especially on the Internet). So what’s the deal? Are antioxidants really beneficial and if they are, how? (more…)

When initially hearing of swine flu, the reaction of many was “No swine, I’m fine,” indicating that if they do not eat pork, they were free of infection. Unfortunately, this motto has proven to be incorrect. After several months of breaking news updates and frantic worries, the Swine Flu Epidemic has now become global. Recent news reports have confirmed that cases of swine flu have been diagnosed in over 10,000 individuals in the United States (cases reported from all 52 states) and in 69 other countries including Australia, the Philippines, and Japan. In total globally, the death toll surpasses 150. As the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) work to contain the outbreak, it is still very important and critical for everyone to stay safe. If you haven’t tuned in to details of the swine flu epidemic or if you need an update on new findings, the following information will completely fill you in. (more…)

As humorous and inviting as the title may be, having an ulcer is not a laughing matter. Today, stomach/peptic ulcers affect up to 80% of the country’s population. Chances are, if you haven’t had one yourself, you know at least one person who has had one, or at the very least you’ve heard of them. Regardless of your knowledge level, here’s some useful information which may help to prevent, recognize, and treat this growing problem. (more…)