With Zika fears growing every day, mosquitoes have become public enemy number one. But fighting them off does not require dousing yourself with harmful chemicals or locking yourself indoors.
Several types of flowers, herbs, and grasses keep mosquitoes away.1 The essential oils in these plants are natural repellants. The oils are released into the air, particularly when a plant is cut or “bruised.”… Read More
Would you rub chemicals all over your body that can cause genetic damage to your cells that can lead to cancer? Of course not.
But a disturbing new study says that when you swim in a pool, you’re essentially immersing yourself in carcinogens.1
Many people think it’s the chlorine in pools that is dangerous. That’s not exactly true.
… Read MoreA new University of Cambridge study has revealed a fascinating method to control how much alcohol you drink—without you even noticing.
Research shows that drinking wine—particularly red wine—is healthy in moderation. It is linked to lower risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and dementia.1,2
“Moderation” is usually defined as one 5-ounce glass of wine a day for women and two for men.… Read More
Dear Reader,
In today’s issue of Health Watch, Dr. Isaac Eliaz is reveals the five BEST natural remedies for better sleep. You’ll also discover how what you do right before bed can transform your sleep from restless to restorative… And the easiest thing you can do to restore your circadian rhythm.
… Read MoreLook at just about any health publication this time of year and you’ll see a permutation of this headline: “How to Protect Yourself from the Sun.”
They go on to tell you how you should wear a hat, long sleeves, and stay out of sun during the middle of the day. And above all, they urge you to use sunscreen every day.… Read More
A new study has uncovered a secret to help women quit smoking.
About 15% of American women smoke.1 Multiple studies have found it is more difficult for them to quit than it is for men.2
No one knows exactly why this is true. But some researchers have theorized that female hormones make women vulnerable to depression when they try to quit nicotine.… Read More