According to a United Nations poll, Americans rank 47th in actual health. Think about that... there are Third World countries that enjoy better health than we do. Will federal government involvement and insuring more people really make us healthier? Will our healthcare system improve under this law or worsen?  Here are some thoughts on what is really needed to reform our health care system and ensure better health for the American people.

You'd have to be an Ostrich not to know about the hubbub going around about the Swine Flu. I hope by the end of this article to offer a better prospective than the media seem to be presenting.

When you get done reading this article you will understand why, in India, turmeric is considered Holy Powder! This spice is worth its weight ten times over in gold. And gold is its color.

Did you know that high fructose corn syrup is processed using mercury?  With this refined carbohydrate being added to numerous foods, it's all the more reason to avoid sugary refined foods.  In this article, Mary Born not only introduces us to this nutritional hazard, she also points out the primary reason both children and adults eat so much sugar.  We are starved for sweetness in our lives. 

Suggestions for detoxing from heavy metals can also be found in this insightful and eye-opening article. —Steven Horne

The world has gone crazy for “energy drinks”. But, are they harming or helping you?  In this article Mary Born discusses the problems with energy drinks and more natural alternatives.

Stinging nettle is a great herb for allergies and other health problems.  It's even edible!

Need to whiten your teeth? Here's a recipe for an effective natural tooth whitener.