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Man May Lose Custody of His Son After Refusing to Take Him to McDonald's

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In yet another instance of government overreach into family life, a New York dad may lose custody of his son for not taking him to McDonald's for dinner after the child refused to eat anywhere else.

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David Shorr insisted that his son was given the option to "eat anywhere but McDonald's", after which his son threw a "temper tantrum" and refused to eat anything for dinner. According the Shorr's defamation suit, he then brought his son to his mother's house to drop him off. The parents, who are in the middle of a high tension divorce, are now arguing over this McDonald's incident in the fight for custody.

Shorr claims that he didn't want his son eating Mcdonald's "because his son had been eating too much junk food," however court-assigned psychologist Marilyn Schiller has deemed Shorr unfit for parenting after letting his child choose not to eat rather than take him to McDonald's.

Reflecting on the situation, Shorr stated that "I wish I had taken him to McDonald’s, but you get nervous about rewarding bad behavior."

Shorr said his wife immediately took their child to McDonald's after he brought him home, so he ended up eating.

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Scientifically-Supported Ways To Boost Happiness

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Some people are naturally happy. You probably know one, or maybe you are one. These people are quick to smile or offer the “bright side” when encountered with a friend who needs a boost. Minor setbacks are seen by this crew as just that—minor, rather than the serious life-changers that otherwise unhappy people experience. And while there is no true scientific formula for achieving happiness, there are indeed ways to be more happy more often, according to science.
Unfortunately, it seems that an astronomical number of Americans are lacking feelings of bliss and enjoyment. Instead, 21 million people (an underestimated figure, no doubt) suffer from depression, which is caused by everything from financial issues to a lack of love. And many individuals suffering from depression or sadness are on prescription drugs which are most often accompanied by more side-effects than benefits. While it’s hard to convince someone on depression medication that they may be able to reverse their situation completely naturally, it is possible.

5 Scientifically-Supported Ways to Boost Happiness

Here are a few research-backed strategies for increasing happiness in your own life:
·         1. Stop Eating Processed Foods and Fast Food- A study published in Public Health Nutrition found that those who consume fast food are 51% more likely to be depressed than those who abstain from unhealthy and processed foods. It was also found that the same held true for those eating baked goods and junk food. The abstract concludes with: “Fast-food and commercial baked goods consumption may have a detrimental effect on depression risk.”·         

         2. Sleep - Not only does quality sleep boost your chance of making healthful food choices, it helps improve your overall mood. You’ve probably experienced this first-hand, but if you’re not convinced, the Science Channel explains how your body increases stress hormone production when you aren’t well-rested. The magic number is different for everyone, but aim for around 7 hours each night.
·         3. Develop Healthy Personal Relationships - In this age of technology, you would think our over-connectedness would bolster our moods. You’d be wrong. Life satisfaction has actually fallen with the increase in “connectivity,” leading to the belief that nothing is a substitute for real (face-to-face, not Facebook) friendships.
·         4. Meditate - Several studies have indicated the positive link between meditation and mental health. When we are depressed, we are “consumed by negative preoccupations, thoughts and worries,” explains researcher Catherine Kerr. Meditation helps temper that. Mindfulness meditation can cut the recurrence of depression by up to 50%, a significant rate for a half-hour of your time.
·         5. Go Outside - Not only has vitamin D (sunshine vitamin) deficiency been linked to depression, studies have found that something as simple as a walk in the park can dramatically improve your mood and reduce depression symptoms.

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8 Amazing Health Benefits of Peaches

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When it comes to improving brain power, choosing the right foods is essential. The nutrients you ingest, day in, day out, will help you use your brain more efficiently. The more you are using your brain, the more it will grow new connections, new cells, and improve your ability to problem-solve and store memories.

Making sure you eat fresh, local organic produce is also crucial. This will get your brain functioning at its peak, because these foods are much closer to their natural state and have a much higher availability of phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals. Consuming highly processed foods that are filled with numerous chemicals are not nutritious, and can actually slow the connections and neuronal firing in your brain.

I should also mention that drinking plenty of water (at least 2 litres or more a day) is very important to help the brain function properly and to hel Tis the season for peaches! Now is the time to get in as many organic peaches as you can, to help nourish your body and invite it with as many vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients as possible! It is important to purchase organic peaches because conventional peaches are sprayed with nasty pesticides and herbicides which will eradicate any beneficial components in the peach. Read on to learn about the 8 incredible benefits of the amazing peach!

Eye Health
Peaches are a great source of beta carotene (a compound that is converted to vitamin A in the body, and which is crucial to the health of our retinas). Individuals with sight problems are often deficient in beta carotene, so consuming peaches will help up your beta carotene levels and nourish the health of your eyes. This compound also helps prevent night blindness and age-related macular degeneration.

Protection Against Toxins
Peaches are a great way to cleanse out toxins from your colon, kidneys, stomach and liver. The high fibre content pushes out any toxic excess waste matter from your colon, and helps protect against colon cancer. Peaches are also rich in potassium which reduces kidney related diseases and reduces your chance of developing ulcers.

Aids in Weight Loss
Including lots of fresh ripe juicy fruit in your diet is a great way to help control your hunger and lose weight. Peaches contain natural fruit sugars, so they do not raise your blood sugar or insulin levels (only processed sugary foods do this – refined & artificial sugars which deposit as fat in your body). The sweetness of this fruit also controls any food cravings you may have, so it is a win-win situation!

Fights Cancer
Peaches are incredibly high in antioxidants. Particularly, they contain an antioxidant called chlorogenic acid (concentrated in the skin and flesh of the peach) which is known to protect the body from cancer and other chronic diseases. This antioxidant is also responsible for reducing inflammation in the body (helping those suffering from arthritis) and helps slow the aging process.

Cardiovascular Health
Peaches are high in iron and vitamin K which are two important substances for keeping the heart healthy. Vitamin K prevents the blood from clotting and protects against a myriad of heart diseases. Iron keeps the blood healthy and strong and prevents against iron-deficiency anemia. The lycopene and lutein in peaches also significantly reduce your risk of developing heart disease. Do your cardiovascular system a favour and go eat some peaches!

Kidney Cleansing
The potassium in peaches are great for reducing kidney related diseases and helps to cleanse your bladder. The concentration of potassium and other vitamins in this amazing little fruit allows your body to maintain normal kidney and liver function. Eating peaches will help prevent nephritis and a variety of other kidney diseases as well as help eliminate kidney stones.

Skin Health
The levels of vitamin C in peaches are very high! Vitamin C is an essential ingredient that benefits the youthfulness of our skin (and also helps keep our immune system high!). Peaches help slow the aging process so they reduce the formation of fine lines and wrinkles on the skin (thanks to the antioxidants like vitamin C and chlorogenic acid). Rubbing some peach on your skin as a temporary mask is another great way to slough away dead skin and to allow the peach enzymes to nourish and refreshen your skin.

Antioxidants
As we have seen throughout the previous seven points, peaches are very high in antioxidants, ranging from lycopene to vitamin C to chlorogenic acid. All of these antioxidants serve to keep your body healthy and in tip-top shape. Antioxidants help scavenge free radicals in the body which would normally cause life-threatening diseases and illnesses like cancer, auto-immune diseases and a variety of other illnesses. Providing your body with a diet rich in seasonally-ripe fruit is the best way to ensure you are getting more than enough antioxidants.
p you feel more alert. After all, your water constitutes over 85% of your brain’s weight. 

8 Foods that Boost your Brain Power

Berries (blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, strawberries, raspberries, red grapes, goji berries, mulberries, seabuckthorn, golden berries, boysenberries, saskatoons, etc.)
Berries are a great food for increasing brain power because of their high antioxidant content. They have been shown to prevent nerve-related degeneration and decline in both cognitive and motor function because they reduce inflammation and improve neuronal cell longevity. The polyphenolic compounds in berries also protect against neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease as well as depression.

Asparagus (and other foods rich in folic acid like okra, spinach, collards, sunflower seeds, romaine lettuce and beans)
Why are foods that are high in folic acid great for the brain? This vitamin has been found to improve memory and cognition in healthy adults aged 50-70 years old. Folic acid is a water-soluble B vitamin which improves cognitive functioning, especially with respect to memory and information processing speed. Consuming foods rich in folic acid like asparagus and spinach will help your brain tremendously!

Avocados
Avocados are a great healthy fat to include in your diet and they are high in vitamin E. They contain essential fatty acids which are necessary for maximum brain power as well as supporting proper brain growth and development. Omega fatty acids help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and help boost your memory and ability to learn new things!

Carrots (and other foods rich in beta carotene and vitamin C like mangos, oranges, broccoli, tomato, cantaloupe, peppers, and rainbow chard)
Beta carotene rich foods may reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Beta carotene is an antioxidant that prevents oxidative stress in the brain which normally damages brain cells leading to rapid brain aging and associated cognitive decline. In studies with groups of individuals taking beta carotene and comparing them to controls (no beta carotene), it was found that the brain was able to function much more efficiently, particularly with respect to verbal memory.

Hemp Seeds (and other healthy nuts & seeds like chia seeds, walnuts, almonds, pistachios, cashews, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds)
Hemp seeds are high in omega fatty acids which are anti-inflammatory and help protect the nervous system. How do they do this? To put it simply, they “feed” and repair the myelin sheaths that protect our nerves, which if not protected, can lead to serious health issues like multiple sclerosis (a disease caused by myelin sheath damage). Omega fatty acids in hemp seeds and other nuts and seeds also help lift depression and those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, and can reduce the harmful effects of chronic stress.

Dark Green Leafy Vegetables (think collards, kale, swiss card, beet greens, green & red leaf lettuce, dandelion greens, and dark green herbs like basil, mint, parsley, cilantro, dill, arugula, and watercress)
Dark leafy green vegetables are known for their ability to keep the brain sharp through aging. These greens are rich in folate (a B vitamin, as mentioned earlier) and can protect against cognitive decline in older adults. Folate helps reduce blood levels of homocysteine (a blood marker of cardiovascular disease), which when high, have been linked to lower cognitive test scores. Leafy green vegetables are also very mineral and vitamin dense, which help keep our brain sharp, and our thoughts clearer.

Bananas
Bananas are a great brain food. For one, they help lift depression due to their high tryptophan content (a protein that the body converts into serotonin), which helps you relax and improve mood. Secondly, they are remarkably high in potassium (same with medjool dates!) which is a mineral that helps send oxygen to the brain and thus makes you feel more alert. They are also rich in B vitamins which are very important in calming the nervous system and protecting the myelin sheath around our nerves.

Watermelon (and other water rich foods like melon, zucchini, cucumbers and celery)

Ensuring you stay hydrated is a great way to keep your memory sharp, moods balanced and motivation strong. If you are dehydrated (which more than 95% of the population normally is), you reduce oxygen flow to the brain and could temporarily shrink neurons. Consuming water rich foods like watermelon, cucumbers and celery will prevent this from happening and can help you focus better on the tasks at hand.


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Benefits of Watermelon

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1. Heart Health - To maintain a healthy heart needs to follow a diet lows in fat, cholesterol, and rich in antioxidants such as (lycopene), which works to fight free radical compounds. Thereby protecting the vessels and arteries from hardening. And watermelon red rich in antioxidants, citrulline compound. Which helps to maintain good levels of histidine-arginine. Necessary for the production of nitric oxide. Which plays an important role in maintaining the elasticity of the arteries and blood vessels by helping to curb the interactions of oxidative stress.

2. Cancer - Watermelon is rich in antioxidants such as lycopene which contains twice the amount found in tomatoes. Watermelon also contains vitamin C, A. These compounds play an active role in the fight several cancers such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, uterine cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer by protecting cells from free radicals damage to vehicles. Chinese study showed in 2009 that the compounds found in watermelon, working to increase the programmed death in breast cancer cells.

3. Sexual activity - Natural Viagra by this name describes the researchers watermelon red, because it is a rich source of amino acid citrulline, which works to farther expand the blood vessels, thus allowing the passage of more blood vessels to the penis leading to erection. Dr. Patel from the University of Texas turns acid citrulline to acid arginine. This is a precursor for the production of nitric oxide, which helps to aneurysm.

4. Infections - Melons plays an important role in the treatment of many infections in the body, including inflammation of the joints. This is due to the role of vitamins contained in watermelon.

5. Kidney - Melons plays the role of detergent to the kidneys of salt deposits of limestone as a result of watermelon contain potassium, which complete the task of removing salts, potassium is also working to reduce the concentration of uric acid in the blood. Thus reducing the chance of forming kidney stones. Watermelon is also working as a diuretic result because it contains a large amount of water.

6. High blood pressure - Potassium and manganese are working on blood pressure regulation, as well as antioxidants work to maintain the health of blood vessels against sclerosis, which helps to ease the movement of the passage of blood vessels, thus reducing the high blood pressure.

Other benefits
• Moderation, eating watermelon helps in reducing weight as 100 g each gives 30 calories .
• Moderation, eating watermelon helps to regulate blood sugar level to lower sugars, potassium and magnesium are working is working to help the body to insulin secretion.
• Watermelon good for eye health because it contains a good amount of vitamin.

In addition, watermelon removes thirst, has a high nutritional value, is a summer fruit, sweet taste, take the form of spherical or cylindrical, with color a green light or dark , containing red pulp dotted with black seeds. It watermelon red. Every 100 grams of watermelon contains 30 calories, one g fiber, food, ten g sugar, one g protein, free fat and cholesterol, contains vitamins such as A, C, E, D, niacin, thiamine, B6, B12, acid Pantothenic. Also contains minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, fluoride, selenium. Free sodium. in addition to its nutritional value has lit the other health benefits.


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Instant Energy Green Juice

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Instead of reaching for a coffee, try a green juice instead! Green plants contain a molecule called chlorophyll which helps oxygenate the blood, creating increased brain function and physical energy. Not only that, but ginger helps to open the cardiovascular system, and the combination of the two (greens & ginger) enables our bodies to release stored toxins, elevating your hemoglobin, resulting in improved blood circulation and an increase in life energy. 

Including ginger in your juices is a great way to get the most out of your juice! It improves nutrient uptake from the other ingredients and helps to illuminate and revitalize your cells! When your body receives the nutrients it needs, it can function at a higher level, and improve your ability to think clearer, and work faster - all without the jittery nervous side effects that coffee often leaves us with. 



Ingredients:
- 1 cucumber
- 5 leaves kale
- 1 bundle cilantro
- 2 green apples
- 1 bunch spinach (2-3 cups)
- 2-4 inches ginger
- 2 lemons

Juice the above ingredients & Enjoy!


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Home Remedies For Alcoholism

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HOME REMEDIES FOR ALCOHOLISM- 

• The best treatment of alcoholism comprises of an exclusive diet of grapes for a month.
• Alcoholics can resort to consuming apples, in large quantities, in order to remove the intoxication from their body. This would prove beneficial in treating alcoholism.
• Another option is to rub 4 to 5 dates in half a glass of water. Drink this  twice a day would act favorably in treating alcoholism.
• Take out the juice of the leaves of bitter gourd. Take three teaspoons of the juice, with one glass of buttermilk, every morning, on an empty stomach. This will be effective in treating alcoholism.
• A healthy body is the precursor to good resistance power. Alcoholics should be given a healthy and nutritious diet, consisting of wholegrain cereals, nuts, seeds, sprouts, fresh fruits and vegetables. It would help avert the longing for stimulants like alcohol. This would, in turn, treat alcoholism.
• Drinking fruit or vegetable juices and having candies or snacks, especially at the time of longing, will help curb the craving for alcohol.
• Another way to treat alcoholism is to intake half a glass of raw celery juice, mixed with an equal amount of water, once in a day. Repeat for at least a month.
• Carrot juice helps reduce the urge to consume alcohol. Have a glass of carrot juice, whenever there is an urge to drink.
• Lemon juice and orange juice have also been found helpful in preventing the yearning for alcohol. Drink one glass of each, on a daily basis.
• Banana is another food item that has been found beneficial in treating anemia. Have at least one each day.

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No this doesn't mean go eat lots of hamburgers or anything you can get your hands on! Haha this means if you eat healthy that is health insurance! Well not exactly but it helps you not need it. And today with all this health insurance talk - life insurance - GMO's - and the endless list of things that really make you reconsider what you are eating. We are so glad you you have visited us today in search for natural cures through healthy eating.  Listed below are some of our recent natural cures posts. So if you're interested in healthy eating to prevent disease and even help cure them then you are coming to the right place. We gather information from every corner of the globe through top sources, mainly activists, because this kind of information is hard to find in the mainstream!





















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Blackberries Fight and Prevent Cancer



Blackberries are loaded with Vitamin C and K - Packed with multiple minerals - Polyphenols - Anthocyanins - Ellagic Acid - Prevent various cancers - and they promote healthy digestion!

Here is a video from the American Cancer Society explaining how you can prevent and fight cancer with these simple berries! 

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The benefits of having a healthy lifestyle are immense. By doing the basic things our body tells us to do, we can improve our mental health and personal fitness. 


Eat:

Eating a healthy balanced diet is key to feeling good, living longer and preventing illness. Choosing foods with a variety of color can encourage emotional well being. Eating the right nutritional balance ensures that our bodies get the right amount of vitamins and minerals essential for both brain and body.





Sleep: 

Studies have shown that sleep deprivation can trigger depression and anxiety. Getting the right amount of sleep each night plays a vital role in our ability to concentrate, with relationships and our overall mood. Lack of sleep has also been associated with higher cholesterol and blood pressure.

Play: 

Studies have shown that it's not just children that benefit from play. It is just as important to an adult's physical and emotional health as eating and sleeping. Play is key to managing and transforming more negative experiences. It is a natural aid to learning, it can relieve stress and connects us with people and the world around us. Play can also make work more enjoyable.



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Chia Seeds: Another Superfood

Used by many: 
Sprinkled on nearly any kind of food - added to smoothies etc..

Chia seeds are great for:

  • Energy and stamina
  • Strengthens the immune system
  • Weight loss
  • Maintains blood sugar
  • Helps Arthritis
  • Cleans the Colon
  • Gets rid of toxins
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Promotes better sleep

Also good for:
Digestion - Knee pain - Hyperactivity - Joint pain - Horse feed - Pet food - Healthy skin, hair and nails.

Chia seeds are stirring up a lot of attention with their lovely health benefits. They contain more calcium than milk - 5 times more. It has 7 times more vitamin C than oranges. Chia seeds contain 3 times as much iron as spinach. - Twice the potassium as a banana and 8 times more Omega 3 than salmon!

In other words:

Chia Seeds = Milk X 5 (calcium)
Chia Seeds = Oranges X 7 (vitamin C)
Chia Seeds = Spinach X 3 (iron)
Chia Seeds = Bananas X 2 (potassium)
Chia Seeds = Salmon X 8 (omega 3)

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Health Benefits of Organic Coconut Palm Sugar



Replace sugar with organic coconut palm sugar!


Want to replace refined white sugar? Use organic coconut palm sugar. This low glycemic, flavor neutral sweetener is the perfect replacement for table sugar, use it in a 1:1 ratio when substituting for sugar in recipes.

Coconut palm sugar is derived from the sap of the coconut palm tree, and Food and Agriculture Organization has reported that coconut palm sugar is the most sustainable sweetener in the world. 

Coconut palms produce an average of 50-75% more sugar per acre than sugar cane and use less than 1/5th the soil nutrients and water for that production. Coconut Palm trees also can grow in just about any soil conditions and can survive drought conditions as well.




Some of the health benefits of this low glycemic, low carb sweetener are:

  • Helps maintain healthy blood glucose levels.
  • High in beneficial minerals, macro & micro nutrients (Potassium, Magnesium, zinc, iron, calcium, sulfur, phosphorous and others)
  • No “sugar crash”, coconut sugar produces a steady, slow energy release,  so no highs and lows in your energy throughout the day like you get with regular sugar
  • High in Vitamin C, B1, B2, B3, B6
  • Can contribute to less of a risk in developing breast cancer. Diets high in glycemic index (GI) can lead to breast cancer.
  • Can lessen your risk of getting diabetes.
  • Low GI index. Coconut sugar is a 35 on the GI scale. This can help with weight loss goals.
  • Helps prevent hypoglycemia. Choosing low GI foods can help prevent hypoglycemia because eating foods that promote a gradual rise in blood sugar & a lower insulin response reduced the likelihood that blood sugar levels will drop too low.
  • It can lower obesity risk.  Low GI foods are slowly digested and provides a gradual and sustained rise in blood sugar. This keeps you feeling full & satisfied and delays the return of hunger between meals. 

Why harvesting palm sugar is a greener alternative to palm oil. Here the trees don't need to be cut down.


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