The purpose of this study is to measure the lumbar spine response to typical school backpack loads in healthy children. We hypothesize that backpack loads significantly increase disc compression and lumbar curvature.

Perhaps one of the most shocking pieces ever to appear on television this past April: a six-hour taping of a Congressional investigation into the relationship between vaccines and autism among American children.

Whoever coined the term food additives had it all wrong. Including something new in a food doesn’t always add up to more, at least when it comes to your health. Studies that test the safety of additives are based on animal trials.

Why is soaking so important? In traditional diets, seeds, grains and nuts are soaked, sprouted in order to neutralize naturally occurring anti-nutrients in these foods, such as phytic acid, enzyme inhibitors, tannins and help “predigest” the macronutrients (proteins, complex carbohydrates, and fats). It essentially makes the food easier to digest, more nutritious, and less likely to cause any sensitivity in the body.

Planning and shopping are critical aspects of a healthy diet. Planning helps create complete shopping lists so you can avoid the “quick” stops to the store that waste time and money. Planning also helps you organize the best meal for your schedule on any given day. Here are some tips to help you save time and money.