Turn Off The Lights! I Dont Want To Get Fat!

With all of our high tech gadgets, people are exposed to more lights at all hours of the day. Alarm clocks, L.E.D’s on electronics, night lights and of course computers and television sets. 

Some interesting (but not new) research points to all these additional sources of light leading to weight gain. Due to the time spent in front of a computer or TV, our hormones balance changes.

In a recent study, “Mice exposed to even dim light at night gained significantly more weight and lost glucose tolerance compared with mice housed in a dark environment at night.” Read More….

Check out this article by Dr.Mercola for more information and tips

Humor- The Dangers of Compact Flourescent Lights (CFL)

FrankenFish Not Approved By FDA-(For Now)

The FDA has decided that Genetically Modified salmon is not safe for human consumption. This decision comes after 2 days of hearings by an 11 member panel of the FDA.

The genetically altered salmon contains growth hormone that allows the fish to grow at approximately twice the rate of normal salmon. The fish is marketed under the name AquAdvantage.

There has been little to no study done on this type of “food” product. No one is quite sure of the ramifications for long term human health.

Read more about Genetically Modified Foods

Fat Factors- Hidden Problems That May Contribute To Weight Gain

So, you are going to the gym and eating better but you still are gaining weight. These simple but important factors may be the problem. Read More…

Indoor Swimming Pools- A Chemical Cocktail?

We all know that swimming is great exercise and is fantastic for many rehabilitative purposes, but did you know that there is a downside to being in the water?

Many pools contain dangerous, volatile chemicals that are known to be carcinogenic (cancer causing). Read more…

Ever Wonder What Happens To All Those Water Bottles We “Recycle”?

LEADBETTERS COWBOY BEEF BURGERS MAY CONTAIN E. coli-CFIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency(CFIA) has issued a warning in regards to  Leadbetters Cowboy Beef Burgers. Read the Full List of products and information  >here<

Cloned Foods To Appear On Tables Across North America-Safe Or Health Risk?

Woman Goes Crazy For McNuggets… Are You Kidding?

A good social commentary via video on how brain washed people are in regards to food and advertising. Get a grip. It is processed junk!

Melodi Dushane got 60 days in jail and 2 years probation for her assault on a Mc Donald’s employee and vandalism. Why did this happen? The incident occurred because McDonalds was not offering chicken mc nuggets at that time.  All I have to say is “I’m lovin it” . I hope those mc nuggets were worth it!

Perscription Drug Abuse a Major Problem

The International Narcotics Control Board has recently released a statement that suggest prescription drugs are now more abused than cocaine, heroin and ecstasy combined.

“In the United States, abuse of prescription drugs “is now the second most important drug abuse issue after cannabis,” it said, with 6.2 million people hooked on them in 2008.”

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