Fact Or Myth

Fact or Myth: Fasting Regenerates the Immune System?

This is a FACT. According to researchers at the University of Southern California, fasting regenerates the immune system, both by preventing immune system damage and...

Fact or Myth: Coconut Oil Prevents Tooth Decay

This is a FACT. Here’s one more reason to love coconut oil! Coconut oil prevents tooth decay and cavities. Your mouth is a breeding ground...

Fact or Myth: Obesity Causes Cancer?

This is a FACT. The link between obesity and cancer isn’t a tenuous one. In fact, a study published in the November 2014 edition of...

Fact or Myth: Does Eating Late at Night Make You Gain Weight?

This is a MYTH. Contrary to popular belief, eating late at night doesn’t cause you to gain weight. Your body processes food the same way...

Fact or Myth: Does Gum Stay in Your Stomach for 7 Years?

This is a MYTH. We were warned as kids not to swallow our gum because it stays in our stomachs for 7 years. Another old...

Fact or Myth: Fresh Is Better Than Frozen

This is a MYTH. Canned food is definitely leached of nutrients during the preservation process (although canned tomatoes and pumpkin fare fairly well), but it’s...

Fact or Myth: You Shouldn’t Exercise in the Cold

This is a MYTH. Let’s bust the winter myth: you shouldn’t exercise in the cold. Actually, it’s imperative to keep on track with your fitness program...

Fact or Myth: Reflexology Benefits Cancer Patients

This is a FACT. Reflexology is an alternative healing modality that uses pressure on specific points on the feet, hands, and ears to help alleviate...