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Trump Administration Putting Chocolate Milk Back In School Lunches

December 11, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: December 13, 2018

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is rolling back the Hunger-Free Kids Act championed by Former First Lady Michelle Obama. The plan to deregulate the school lunch program was first brought up in a press conference in May of 2017. Sonny… [read]

The European Union To Ban Single-Use Plastics By 2021

December 6, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: December 6, 2018

European Union lawmakers recently voted 571 to 53 for a complete ban on 10 single-use plastics including plates, cutlery, straws, balloon sticks, cotton buds straws, cutlery, and coffee stirrers. These plastic products are said to have readily available alternatives. Other… [read]

Wildfires, Air Pollution, and the Fire Retardant’s Toll On the Ecosystem

December 5, 2018 by Kristina Martin

The wildfires in California have dominated the headlines lately. The devastation has been serious, but it’s easy to forget about the what this means for the health of those both caught in the fires and trying to live their lives… [read]

Five Ways To Reduce Depression and Improve Your Mental State

December 4, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: December 5, 2018

When the body is healthy, the brain is healthy. If the brain is impaired it’s pretty difficult to enjoy life. Do not underestimate how your health affects your mind! For those suffering from depression, there’s situational depression and there’s chronic… [read]

FDA Commissioner Says Marijuana Policy Change is Inevitable

December 3, 2018 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: December 3, 2018

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb is on the record indicating that the federal administration will likely be addressing the legalization of marijuana soon. In a television interview with CNBC’s Joe Kernen, Gottlieb said there’s… …probably going to… [read]

How the Gut Microbiome affects the Brain and Mind (video)

December 3, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: December 3, 2018

The gut microbiota is a huge topic and has some very significant implications for health and nutrition. Especially considering the Gut Microbiome is the big topic in health and science recently, you may know that not all microbes are bad.… [read]

How To Stop a UTIs & Yeast Infections Naturally, and How To Prevent Them From Reoccurring

November 29, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: November 29, 2018

The urinary tract includes the bladder, kidneys, ureters, and urethra. It’s said that UTIs occur much more often in women and usually affect the bladder and urethra, though minor kidney infections are much more prevalent than people realize. Kidney infections… [read]