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3 Powerful Indigenous Herbs From North America
Growing up, I was fascinated by the hundreds of interesting plants that grew in the forests behind my childhood home in rural Connecticut. We would wander down old forgotten trails for hours, lost in the greenery and enchanted by the timelessness of the place. Read more
Garlic: 6 Easy Ways to use it to protect against Viruses, Ba…
Aside from its delicious taste, we have all heard about how garlic is good for a person. But knowing that, have you ever done the deep dive to find out exactly why garlic is so for you? In researching the benefits of garlic for The... Read more
Twenty Point Plan for Avoiding Food Poisoning
The widespread use of preservatives to keep food in good condition has not stopped the incidence of food poisoning. The majority of food borne infections are transmitted via meat and meat products. Here are twenty tips to help you reduce your chances of acquiring... Read more
More Reasons Black Seed Is 'The Remedy For Everything But De…
A year ago, we wrote an article about nigella sativa (aka black seed) titled, 'The Remedy For Everything But Death.' It described the research on the many ways in which black seed (nigella sativa) is a potentially life-saving medicinal food, and is one of our most popular... Read more
Piperine Found In Black Pepper Blocks Coronavirus
The researchers found that some natural alkaloids, especially piperine found in black pepper, block the ability of COVID-19 to infect cells. They inform about it "Knowledge" with reference to the press service of the Institute of Cytology of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Read more
A Healthy Way To Make Gluten-Free Pasta Delicious
Health-conscious foods are usually considered in the category of monotonous recipes that we don’t want to try until there is no other option left. Gluten-free food products cannot satisfy your taste buds which is the main reason why most people cannot follow a healthy... Read more
How Ginger Can Help You to Protect Yourself Against Virus
Description: Did you know that ginger can be used to boost your immune system’s anti-viral capabilities? With its powerful healing compounds and rich antioxidant profile, ginger is a must-have ingredient and an excellent home remedy for when you’re under the weather. Check out our ginger... Read more
The Healing Power of Food: Eat Your Way to a Healthier Life
When our bodies are anything less than healthy, we often turn to Western medicine for help. However, there are certain things meds can’t cure, but that simple lifestyle changes can remedy. For example, your mood, your energy levels, and the quality of your sleep can... Read more
Tea Drinkers Shown To Be More Healthy
Just as important for your health as what you eat is what you drink. Hopefully, everyone who reads my newsletters is drinking plenty of pure water a day and completely abstaining from soda. Around the world, coffee and tea are, after water, the most common... Read more
Oolong Tea Raises Metabolism Supporting Health Goals
Teatime is an honored tradition in Great Britain and much of Asia, and tea plays an important role in cultures around the world. Teatime in the West often focuses on the food served with the beverage, while in Eastern cultures, serving tea has been... Read more
8 Myths about Vegan Diet: Busted
I’ve been a vegan for quite some time now, and one of the things that still surprise me is the wrong information so many people still believe about vegetarianism and veganism. Society is so prejudiced about this that most people never stop eating meat and/or... Read more
Which Milk Alternatives Are Worthy of Your Consideration?
The risks of consuming pasteurized cow's milk are pronounced when consuming in the long term, especially for women. Not only does pasteurized milk create imbalances in the ratios of crucial minerals, but it influences progression and rates of osteoporosis. So which alternatives to milk... Read more
Moringa: Latest Health Superfood Or Just A Fad?
Moringa plants, originally grown in Southeast Asia, are one of those amazing plants where every bit of them is useful; the leaves, flowers, fruits and seeds are edible, and the stem has medicinal purposes. It’s one of those trees that everyone should grow in... Read more
5 Best Foods And Teas For Healthy Lungs
“Breath is the finest gift of nature. Be grateful for this wonderful gift,” says Amit Ray, the Indian author who has spent a lifetime advocating yoga, meditation and other spiritual practices. Breathing is so fundamental that we hardly need to think of it, but when... Read more
3 Foods That Might Be Making You Depressed
We’ve all felt down in the dumps before. It’s a crummy feeling, and for some, it’s a state-of-mind that can be tough to shake. As stated by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, major depressive disorderis the leading cause of disability in the United... Read more
23 Sacred Herbs for Health, Prosperity and Spiritual Protect…
Herbs can do so much more than just add flavor to foods and improve health. they also have magical uses that can help you expand spirituality and do intensely practical things like create more success, prosperity and protection for negative influences. The Magical Uses of... Read more
10 Herbs For Good Luck, Prosperity, And Money
Since ancient times, plants and humans have had a very strong spiritual connection – plants capture solar energy and convert it into essential nutrients which humans can digest. In addition, herbs and plants carry in their cells the healing vibrations of nature and the wisdom... Read more
The Truth About Flaxseed
We've posted here previously about the benefits of flaxseeds - but still, there are plenty of people who have no idea just how amazing they are. And if you're a cancer patient? You can't afford to miss this! Flaxseeds are an amazingly jam-packed superfood, loaded with... Read more
18 Sources Of Protein For People Who Don’t Eat Meat
A common false belief people who refuse to reduce meat consumption have is that there is no other source of protein than meat. Not just that there is, but meat is not even considered as the best source, taking in mind the health and environmental... Read more
10 Vegetables You Can Buy Once And Regrow Forever!
As we grow older and wiser, we understand that our parents were right, and vegetables are of high importance for our overall health. Their introduction to the daily diet offers multiple health benefits, but their disadvantage is that they go bad fast. However, there is... Read more
What Will Happen After Drinking Coconut Water For A Week?
The coconut water is the best water for those that need to lose weight and be healthy. And that is true! WHY DO YOU NEED MORE SUCH WATER? Many people still do not know the health benefits of this water. This water is full with good... Read more
Imitation Olive Oil Companies Exposed!
Apparently, even 70% of olive oil sold in the U.S./Canada stores are fake, as they have been cut with cheaper, inferior oils like canola and sunflower oil! Namely, one of the products we regard as healthiest and a remedy for longevity has been corrupted. It... Read more
Don't Want To Give Up Gluten For Good? Here's How To Get You…
In a recent report, 60 to 70 percent of Americans are experiencing some form of digestive distress, while one-third are obese, and more than 100 million adults are prediabetic and don't know it. While many like to blame all of this on wheat, many food scientists... Read more
Give Your Green Juice Some Love With Flower Essences & H…
We know that juices extract the essence of fruits and vegetables, providing a detoxifying and nourishing blend of easily digested and absorbed nutrients. Just as these extracted juices are the concentrated essence of our produce, so are the potent extracts and essential oils of... Read more
Coconut-Crusted Greens Beans with Creamy Cashew Dip
We have a serious moving mindset happening over here. It’s amazing how much c-r-a-p you accumulate in the littlest amount of time. I have a basement that is basically some weird toy purgatory. These are items that will, 100% be donated 12-24 hours before the... Read more
Pineapple Has Bromelain Enzyme That Kills Pain And Stops Cou…
Pineapples are easily available in my country as it thrives in tropical climate. It resembles a large, pinecone, hence its name. Its shape is oval to cylindrical with a tough, spikey, waxy rind. Its tough skin has many hexagonal sections (fruitlet) that looks like... Read more
Orange Juice Is a Massive Scam, This is Why Nutritionists Sa…
Are you a fan of orange juice? I love orange juice. The tangy, citrus taste makes a great addition to the plethora of breakfast foods that I also love. But, I can tell you that I actually stopped drinking it quite some time ago. Why?... Read more
Throw Away Your Glasses! Only Using This One Ingredient Will…
Aren’t you tired of going to your eye doctor and spending a lot of money on trendy glasses. If you noticed, doctors prescribe you new glasses every year. You are frustrated, your eyesight theoretically should’ve got better, but it didn’t. After all, you wear expensive... Read more
This Vegetable Will Fix Everything Wrong In Your Body!
Most people aren’t aware of the benefits consuming beets has on their health. Not only do they have potent medicinal properties, but they also treat some diseases and conditions as well. They are red in color because of the anthocyanins they have, which have powerful... Read more
9 Healthy Reasons Why You Need To Eat More Chocolate Daily
Chocolate. It’s one of life’s great comfort foods. Bite into a bar of chocolate and a taste sensation overruns your senses. It helps to get you through troubled times and balance out over-rich meals. It can even just make an at-home movie night that... Read more
Is Pumpkin Actually Good For You? A Nutritionist Explains
Pumpkins are a source of happiness and cheer—not just because you carve funny and scary faces into them or use them to decorate your fall table. The flesh and seeds of pumpkins contain lots of nutrients that can benefit you in ways you would... Read more
12 Conventional Foods Safe To Buy
According to the Environmental Working Group, a toxin watchdog non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., these fruits and vegetables are low enough in pesticides that they’re safe to buy even though they’re not organic, the pesticide contamination is considered low risk. Read more
5 Things That Happen to the Body After Eating Two Ripe Banan…
I love bananas, don’t you love bananas? They’re super tasty and are a great grab-and-go snack that is packed full of nutrients and more potassium than another food in the world. So, it can’t be too surprising to learn that eating just two of... Read more
Wheatgrass: This Most Alkalizing Food Should Be Eaten Every …
Wheatgrass is the young grass of the wheat plant, Triticum aestivum. It grows throughout Europe and the United States. It is far less expensive to grow your own, and you can typically grow a much higher quality grass. Harvest time is typically around one week after... Read more
Ginger Tea: Dissolve kidney stones, improve liver health, Ki…
Ginger is another example of a 'superfood' that has been prized for thousands of years for its amazing health benefits, and which is now being scientifically proven to have more beneficial properties than almost anyone had previously imagined. Recent research has shown that – among... Read more
Green Tea: a drink for spiritual rejuvenation, not just heal…
For some, green tea is just a light drink to sip before bed or a hip tea that they tried once, because apparently, everyone was talking about it. But for many, drinking green tea is a ritual--a passage to spiritual harmony. Green tea is synonymous... Read more
Why Do Americans Refrigerate Eggs?
Perhaps it's just a matter of course that you wash your eggs before using them. Many Americans do. But did you know that in many areas of the world, they don't? The Japanese, Australians and Scandinavians wash their eggs, too, either when they bring them... Read more
Holy Basil: The Ultimate Solution for Alleviating Stress
Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) is an herb that’s been grown in India for 5,000 years. It’s a mainstay of the ancient Ayurvedic healing tradition and is one of India’s most sacred plants. It also goes by the name tulsi which means “the incomparable one.” Read more
Former Costco Exec Launches The US’ First 100% Organic Fast-…
The Organic Coup opened in California last month, but already has customers lining up for more. Its founder, Erica Welton, is the former executive for Costco and plans to open 25 more restaurants over the next 14 months. For most adults in the United States,... Read more
Quinoa Seed Superfood — ‘Mother Grain’ Of The Incas
The ‘Mother Grain’ of the Incas and the food of modern astronauts, quinoa is a must-have in your diet. Here are its health benefits and nutrient profile. Quinoa is a trendy new superfood which is often misunderstood. Not only do people don’t pronounce it right (kēn-wä), but they don’t... Read more
Eat 5 Walnuts & Wait 4 Hours: This Is What Will Happen T…
According to new research, eating a handful of nuts every day is an excellent way to protect yourself against heart disease. Just four hours after eating nuts or consuming nut oil, doctors have observed a vast improvement in cholesterol levels and blood vessel flexibility. Regular... Read more
Aronia Berries - A Superfood
The Aronia fruit also known as chokeberries is a fruit filled with phyto-nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants. Because of its exceptionally nutritional value these small wild berries recently captured the attention of many nutritionists, food scientists and fitness trainers. Botanically, they belong to the family called... Read more
Pumpkin : A Superfood That Stops Kidney Stones
Pumpkin isn't just for pie or jack-o-lanterns anymore. Full of vitamins, essential fatty acids, minerals and fiber -- this superfood should be consumed happily and often. The nutrients found in pumpkin prevent and alleviate conditions such as cancer, inflammation, kidney stones, depression, skin complaints... Read more
Cancer Cells Decompose After Several Days, With The Use Of T…
Scientists have discovered that the root of this plant works “better” than chemotherapy because it “kills” completely the cells infected with cancer. In addition it acts as a diuretic, which stimulates the secretion of bile, cleanses the liver, helps with allergies and reduces cholesterol. Read more
Herbal Remedies
Herbal medicine is the use of plants (herbs) to treat disease and enhance wellbeing. Herbal medicine is used to treat a range of disorders including anxiety, arthritis, depression, high blood pressure, insomnia, hormonal imbalances, migraines, skin problems such as eczema and other disorders. Herbs... Read more
Raw Honey : Probiotics that Boosts Immunity
Honey has a world of health benefits that science is only beginning to uncover. Now, new research reveals that raw honey in particular has special immune boosting properties as well. Prior research has shown that honey's ability to stimulate the immune system had a lot... Read more
Boost Intelligence With A Single Dose Of This Awesome Juice
And boost athletic performance at the same time I’m always looking for ways to work smarter, not harder, and it looks like a morning beet-juice ritual is just what I’ve been seeking. A new study published in the journal Psychology & Behavior reveals how anyone can boost cognitive function after drinking just one... Read more
Mushroom used in Chinese medicine said to slow weight gain
Researchers in Taiwan have identified a mushroom known as Ganoderma Lucidum that contains ingredients that are said to slow down the process of weight gain. The mushroom which has been used as an ingredient in traditional medicine for many years alters the bacteria in... Read more
Which Of These Bananas Is Better For You – Ripe Or Unripe?
Did you know that the nutritional properties of those bananas hanging in your kitchen change as they grow riper. As they ripen, they become sweeter. Why? Because there are enzymes in the banana that begin to break down starches, which aren’t generally sweet, into sugar.... Read more
8 Common Kitchen Spices That Are Healing Superfoods
These are essential for a natural medicine cabinet Anyone who cooks on occasion usually has a pantry full of spices, but they can do more than flavor our food. Some might be more exotic, like Pasilla de Oacaca Chile or Ajwain, but many common spices have... Read more
5 Foods To Naturally Cleanse Your Colon
It is becoming more well known that the average diet coupled with exposure to countless daily toxins is wreaking havoc on our internal systems. One internal system especially compromised is the gastrointestinal system, with the colon and intestines suffering greatly. Reducing exposure to toxins... Read more
Studies Find Ginger To Be More Effective Than Chemotherapy A…
Cancer is one of the greatest plagues of all humankind, and the treatments are about as horrifying as the disease itself. But there may be some good news on the horizon. The BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine published a study demonstrating ginger’s ability to fight ovarian cancer, the... Read more
What Happens When a Family Eats Only Organic Food for 2 Week…
Video – Is organic food just a fad or a buzzword? This family doesn’t eat organic food because it costs more than conventional food and it just isn’t convenient. They take part in an experiment during which they will eat only organic food for the duration of... Read more
Kale, Hemp, and Avocado Smoothie Recipe
This smoothie is an excellent choice for times when you're looking to cleanse and feel light but still need enough substance to propel you through a busy day. Hemp seeds are an excellent source of plant protein, providing all essential amino acids that your body... Read more
24 Apple Cider Vinegar Cures
Apple cider vinegar is one of the most popular home remedies for a number of conditions, and is often utilized as a powerful cure when common medical interventions offer no relief. It can even be used as a cleaning agent around the house. Health professionals... Read more
Chase The Common Cold Away With Kiwifruit
There is no denying it, cold and flu season is here, and drugstores are busy with cold sufferers seeking relief from symptoms. And with more and more people avoiding mainstream solutions, it’s important to outline what can naturally provide relief. Indeed, there may be an... Read more
Broccoli Sprouts Can Flush Environmental Toxins from Your Bo…
A new clinical trial is showing that the tiny sprouts of broccoli can help neutralize air pollution and its toxic contaminants in the body. People suffer from air pollution every single day, many not realizing that this exposure may be the cause of their medical woes.... Read more
Oregano Oil Benefits
Most people know oregano as a seasoning used in food. It’s frequently consumed as part of the sauce in pizza and pasta but oregano has some amazing benefits that would surprise most individuals. Carvacrol, a compound found in oregano oil, is the constituent responsible... Read more
Study: Cocoa Flavanols Reverse Memory Loss ‘by 20-30 Years’
Most individuals notice a steady decline in memory as they age, but a new study suggests that this memory large can be reversed. According to a recent study published in Nature Neuroscience, naturally occurring flavanols found in cocoa may reverse memory decline by as much as... Read more
36 Foods That Help Detox and Cleanse Your Entire Body
Practiced for thousands of years by cultures around the world --detoxification is about resting, cleansing and nourishing the body from the inside out. By removing and eliminating toxins, then feeding your body with healthy nutrients, detoxifying can help protect you from disease and renew... Read more
10 Essential Benefits of Drinking Water, Staying Hydrated
A fish without water can’t breathe, and we can’t live without water either! Staying hydrated is one of the most important ways to stay healthy and maintain a proper body weight, but most of us are dehydrated without realizing it. Without sufficient water in your body, your cells... Read more
9 Healing Herbs for a Natural Medicine Cabinet: Grow Your Ow…
Instead of filling your medicine cabinet with a bunch of questionable pharmaceutical drugs that keep Big Pharma in business, why don’t you just grow your own inexpensive, natural healing herbs at home? This way, you’ll have your very own healing garden to keep doctor visits to a... Read more
17 of The Most Underrated Medicinal Plants In The World
Many people are finally becoming acquainted with how plants such as cannabis are effective medicinally. Others are very familiar with the healing abilities of garlic, spinach, ginger and of course echinacea. However, there are so many others whose medicinal potential are rarely if ever... Read more
Could Coffee Prevent Tooth Decay and Help Fight Plaque?
It’s common knowledge that drinking too much coffee can stain your teeth and possibly even damage them. But could this common knowledge be flawed? Rather, what does ‘too much’ really mean? A new study suggests moderate consumption of black coffee could protect your teeth from decay and... Read more
4 Ancient Superfoods and their Timeless Benefits
Though the term “super food” has only been in circulation in recent years, the idea of super-nutritious and life giving foods have been around since the beginning of time. As a matter of fact, it’s likely that ancient man had a far better idea... Read more
Study Identifies 10 Wild Plants PACKED with Benefits
No one has been eating native U.S. plants for as long as Native Americans. Though while those plants helped boost nutrition in people for ages, it seems that we have all but forgotten about them thanks to the development of food production. (Pictures Below). Now, a... Read more
10 Amazing Benefits Of Pink (Himalayan) Salt
Imagine everyone sitting down for a big family feast. The best china set gently upon silk cloth, crystals brimming with fresh apple-cinnamon-ginger juice. An array of baked, steamed and sautéed vegetables decorate the table. Suddenly Grandma reaches for the salt, startled she rears back... Read more
4 Natural Foods for Fighting Feelings of Depression
An estimated one in 10 Americans suffers from depression, and many of these people take prescription drugs to manage the disease they’ve been told is caused by a chemical imbalance. The truth is, doctors don’t know what causes the symptoms of depression, but they’ve grown... Read more
Peruvian Tree Compound ’10,000x More Effective’ than Chemo D…
The leaf of the Peruvian Graviola tree was discovered nearly 25 years ago as a wonderful way to prohibit abnormal cell division – in other words, cancer – and similar diseases of metastasizing, unhealthy cells. Graviola contains cytotoxic compounds that destroy cancer cells with ‘lethal precision’ while... Read more
Beta-Glucans Boost Natural Killer Cells to Fight Cancer, Boo…
Often used as medicine, beta-glucans are naturally occurring, biologically active polysaccharides that are found in the cell walls of mushrooms, algae, lichens, plants, and some bacteria. This matters because beta-glucans are also immunostimulating and boost the effectiveness of your body’s own cancer-eradicating natural killer cells, or NK... Read more
Top 8 Health Benefits of Cauliflower
Cauliflower is a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables, often overshadowed by its green cousin broccoli. This is one vegetable that deserves a regular rotation in your diet, however, as it contains an impressive array of nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other... Read more
Garlic Proven to Kill Brain Cancer Cells, Prevent Future Gro…
Paul Fassa A small group of researchers at Medical University of South Carolina found something that’s useful for anyone willing to properly consume lots of garlic. They discovered that certain organo-sulfur compounds in garlic can in fact kill brain cancer cells without disturbing healthy cells. But they did... Read more
Organic Food Shortage Hits U.S. Stores
Julie Wilson Organic food is seemingly no longer just a trend, but a necessity. A recent report by MyFox New York states that all-natural grocers can hardly keep up with the demands for organic food. Bloggers have been capturing signs that read, “Organic eggs are currently in... Read more
5 Sources of Hidden Gluten in Your Diet
Tamara Duker Freuman Let's say you've been diagnosed with Celiac Disease, gluten intolerance, or a wheat allergy. While the prospect of life without wheat was a hard pill to swallow at first, the bright side was that at least—finally—you'd start feeling better. Now it's been weeks... Read more
The Herbal Remedy to Kick the Smoking Habit & Repair the…
Paul Fassa Lobelia, or sometimes called Indian tobacco, has been used by herbalists to help get smokers off cigarettes and heal their lungs. Not necessarily by smoking it, but dispensed as tinctures, tablets, or “vaped” (inhaled through a vaporizer). This despite the fact that a stigma... Read more
10 Reasons You Should Drink Lemon Water in the Mornings
I start out each day with a large glass of room temperature lemon water. Lemons are rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin C, an antioxidant that boosts the immune system, protects against cardiovascular disease and even has cancer-fighting properties. Incorporating warm water with... Read more
Tree Nuts, Chockfull of Healthful Fats, May Help You Live Lo…
By Dr. Mercola Many people needlessly shun raw nuts from their diet, believing their fat content contributes to weight gain. But mounting research suggests nuts such as pecans and macadamias may actually help you live longer—and help you lose weight to boot. This isn’t so surprising considering the fact that tree... Read more
The Health Benefits of Fiber
By Dr. Mercola Public health guidelines from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advise Americans to eat between 20 and 30 grams of fiber a day, but most adults don’t even eat half that much. This isn’t surprising, since fiber refers to the indigestible portion... Read more
Exciting: Ginger Found to Protect Against, Reverse Toxic MSG…
Elizabeth Renter MSG, or monosodium glutamate, is a toxic substance added to a variety of foods in order to keep you coming back for more. It’s known as an excitotoxin and is able to literally excite your cells to death. While steering clear of MSG... Read more
5 Super Simple Tips: A Cheat Sheet for Surviving the Holiday…
Amy B. Scher The holidays….it’s not always all about stuffing and candy canes. For many people, they can bring up fear, trauma and old “crap.” But, there are ways to make it better. Here is a simple cheat sheet that can help you stop hating the holidays... Read more
Homemade Natural Spicy Cider Decongestant and Expectorant
Claire Goodall When we’re sick, our body ramps things up to protect us. An increase in mucus brings an increase in antiseptic enzymes and antibodies. Our noses run to wash out some of the germs, and make it harder for others to enter. This increase... Read more
5 Foods for Healthy Teeth and Gums
Elizabeth Renter How do you care for your teeth? Hopefully, at the very least, you keep them clean through brushing and flossing daily. Cleaning them can help get rid of food particles that pairs with bacteria to cause plaque and eventually decay. But brushing and flossing... Read more
Man and Woman Use Carrot Juice to Cure Stage 4 Cancer
Paul Fassa Ann Cameron, an author of 15 children’s books, ‘cured’ her Stage 4 cancer with carrot juice only. She states, “I believe from personal experience that carrots can cure cancer – and rapidly, without chemotherapy, radiation, or other dietary changes.” Stories of unusual natural cancer... Read more
Natural Immunity: 8+ Natural Antibiotics to Replace the Phar…
Christina Sarich\ The overuse of antibiotics has become a modern-day epidemic. These drugs have depleted our natural immunity by killing the good bacteria in our guts and also creating super-bugs that have become resistant to almost any form of prescribed drug around. Instead of making yourself weaker, and depleting your... Read more
The Top 12 veggies That Are The Best Foods To Lose Weight
Raj Rishi Most people place trust on experts, products or prescriptions for their health problems only because of their high prices. It is the same with weight loss. They, therefore, spend huge amounts of money on fad diets, bone breaking workouts on expensive machines in... Read more
Apple Extract Kills Cancer Cells Better Than Chemotherapy Dr…
By Amanda Froelich An apple a day is known to keep the doctor away, but consuming more of this fruit in general has now been shown to inhibit the growth of Cancer as well. According to recent studies, the natural compound called oligosaccharides, derived from apples,... Read more
5 Foods As Addictive As Cocaine
Just looking at a photo of a stack of cookies or freshly baked bread can make your mouth water. Research says simplyseeingtempting food releases the chemical dopamine in the brain. The neurotransmitter, often referred to as the “happy hormone,” helps control the brain's reward... Read more
4 Foods that can Fight Depression
Elizabeth Renter An estimated 1-in-10 Americans take antidepressants. That’s a shocking number of people relying on Big Pharma remedies for something that can be dealt with naturally. For many of these people, and those who are depressed but not taking anything for it, depression can be debilitating.... Read more
How Fruit Will Save the World (Video)
Brie Sullivan Fruit Will Save the World – Dr. Douglas Graham Tells Us How An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor, World Hunger, Global Warming, and War Away? Looking for the answer to improving your health, lowering your carbon footprint, solving world hunger, and... Read more
Heritage Grains – The Solution to Modern Wheat
Alex Pietrowski There’s no doubt about it – modern wheat is quickly becoming the new high-fructose corn syrup and a menace to wellness. Gluten found in modern wheat has been linked to rheumatoid arthritis, headaches, ADHD, psoriasis, poor gut health, depression, and multiple sclerosis, and... Read more
Benefits of Eliminating Wheat and Gluten - Transform Your Li…
Just Be I have already written about the devastating effects wheat has on the body and mind. And, after more in-depth research, I will expand on the reasons behind this and take a look at how gluten is being linked back to most disease. This information... Read more
Make Your Own Natural Vitamin Waters Instead of Buying Artif…
Although health experts have publicly questioned the bogus claims of Vitamin Water for years, people mysteriously continue to pay good money for what is essentially sugary, flavored and colored water. The vitamins added are also the most synthetic and poorly absorbed. So why buy this poison... Read more
Structured Water as an Alternative Medicine
Structured-enhanced-living-clustered-altered-magnetized-sacred-oxygenated-memory: all these terms have emerged in recent years to describe something we always thought was just water. Are these marketing hoaxes, truly new concepts or is it possible we are rediscovering a body of knowledge we had forgotten? Read more
Strawberries Provide Amazing Protective Benefit Against Canc…
Carolanne Wright With the bounty of organic summertime strawberries currently available, there’s no time like the present to appreciate all the exceptional health benefits of this remarkable fruit. As a mighty guardian against a host of chronic disease, strawberries are a delicious way to fortify... Read more
4 In-Season September Superfoods
Elizabeth Renter The days are getting shorter and the nights slightly cooler—signs that summer is on its way out. We’ll be wearing sweaters and eating soup before you know it. But before you say goodbye to summer, we still have September and the healthful foods that... Read more
5 Home-made (& Dairy-free) Milk Alternatives
Amanda Froelich With Harvard’s confirming study on the detrimental effects of milk consumption , startled families are torn between habit and health-minded effort as to what to consume in its place. Creamy, filling, and a staple to many, its acidifying, hard-to-digest effects have long been overlooked for... Read more
12 Amazing Benefits Of Extra Virgin Coconut Oil For Skin, Ha…
When it comes to the health of heart, skin and hair, extra virgin coconut oil is admittedly the master of all saturated oils. Coconut oil has been the case under study for many years because of its paradoxical biochemical structure. Being made up of... Read more
Brazilian Study Finds that Coconut Oil can Help You Lose Bel…
Christina Sarich Men and women alike have excess ‘belly-fat,’ usually an anthropomorphized representation of a lack of healthy fats in our bodies- like the ones in coconut oil. A peer-reviewed study from Brazil shows how eating just two tablespoons of coconut oil a day can help whittle our middle faster than... Read more
5 Powerful Healing Properties of Garlic
It’s not as colorful or alluring as many fruit and vegetable superfood varieties, but garlic is actually one of the most powerful healing foods that you can include in your daily diet. I’ve written about garlic in the past, specifically covering the many ways... Read more
Eating Walnuts Every Day Can Help To Slow or Prevent Prostat…
John Phillip Nearly one-quarter of a million men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year, accounting for 30,000 deaths from this largely preventable disease. Some forms of prostate cancer are very aggressive, quickly metastasizing to remote area of the body, while other forms remain... Read more
Harvard Says Reducing Red Meat Consumption can Extend Life b…
Christina Sarich According to Harvard Medical School, cutting out or reducing red meat consumption can help prolong your life by up to 20%. The study, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, looked at 84,000 women and 38,000 men’s diets in order to determine if it was really beneficial to... Read more
Easily Make Your Own Herbal Tinctures and Save Money
Paul Fassa Herbs can be used as preventative tonics or healing medicinal remedies. Traditional healing disciplines used herbs exclusively, now western alternative medicine is undergoing a renascence with traditional herbalism. So it’s a good idea to learn not only about the herbs themselves, but also... Read more
The Top 10 Healthiest Seeds on Earth
They come in all different sizes, shapes and colours. The seed is an embryonic plant itself and the origin of nutrition. A plant goes to great lengths to produce each seed and fill it with high concentrations of vitamins, minerals, proteins, essential oils and... Read more
Shiitake Mushrooms – Considered the Healthiest Fungi in the …
Christina Sarich If you haven’t gotten a good dose of fungi lately, particularly shiitake mushrooms, then you are missing out. Used by the Chinese for over 6000 years, shiitake mushrooms are said to be an aphrodisiac, and can sell for upwards of $40 a pound... Read more
The Green Coffee Bean Weight Loss Fad - Fact or Fiction? You…
A recent episode of a popular doctor's TV talk show featured Lindsey Duncan, ND, CN speaking on the benefits of green coffee bean extract. Within minutes the Internet was buzzing with million of people asking where they could find this amazing product. Lindsay is an... Read more
Cinnamon and Honey's Healing Properties
Hesh Goldstein On January 17, 1995, an article written by Beatrice Dexter about the benefits of honey and cinnamon powder, appeared in The Weekly World News. Please allow me to preface this article with a bit of information unbeknown to the writer and virtually everyone else:... Read more
10 Quick Reasons You Gotta Love Chocolate
Christina Sarich Many people may not know it, but there are actually numerous health benefits of chocolate. The real, unadulterated form of chocolate, derived from the Theobroma cacao tree, is a heaven-sent super food that can keep us healthy even as we indulge in its delectable taste. Many... Read more
Vitamin K Deficiency Symptoms – 5 Signs of Low Vitamin K Lev…
Mike Barrett Known primarily for helping blood to clot and the promotion of strong bones, vitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin that is often ignored — at least compared to some other essential vitamins and minerals. But like all other vitamins, vitamin K is... Read more
Numerous Studies Show how Apples Can Prevent Cancer, Defeat …
Elizabeth Renter A fruit with over 7,500 varieties, apples actually originated in Asia, but you wouldn’t know it today as they are some of the most widely cultivated fruits in the world. But whether you like the tart Granny Smiths, the sweet Red Delicious, or the juicy... Read more
Ashwagandha: The Plant for Stress Reduction, Cancer Preventi…
Christina Sarich In this world, every little thing that can help us reduce our stress levels and their effects on the body is of utmost importance. After all, stress is a primary factor in the development in illness and disease. One such herbal solution known... Read more
An Incredible Superfood: The Many Benefits of Coconut Oil
Elizabeth Renter If you haven’t noticed lately, the western world is on a bit of a coconut oil kick. It’s in all the popular blogs—from nutrition to hair care—and it’s no longer difficult to find a few different varieties of the oil in normal grocery... Read more
Rosemary's Aroma May Enhance Memory and Health
Sandeep Godiyal A new study suggests that essential oil can boost brain performance. The scent of essential oil rosemary could boost brain performance and help boost a person's health. A new study conducted by researchers in Northumbria, Great Britain discovered that the smell of rosemary... Read more
Tulsi Plant (Holy Basil) Found to Remove Fluoride from Water…
A plant called Tulsi, or Holy Basil, which grows all over India might just be another answer to defluoridating water in poor countries all over the world. Research scientists at Rajasthan University have discovered that Tulsi can replace some of the more expensive alternatives to fluoride removal.... Read more
Exciting: Compound in Plants Found to Halt Growth of Melanom…
Showcasing once again how numerous food-based substances are able to both treat and protect against cancer, scientists from the Texas Biomedical Research Institute have found for the first time that a natural, plant-derived substance known as gossypin is capable of treating the deadliest form of skin cancer – melanoma. In the study, published in... Read more
Saffron Spice Found to Reverse Macular Degeneration, Preserv…
If you’ve ever priced saffron for a fancy creation in the kitchen, you may have opted to ignore the spice. Saffron is a spice stemming from the flower crocus sativus, and its rarity and difficulty to be collected cause it to be rather expensive.... Read more
6 Foods and Herbs for Arthritis and Other Inflammatory Pain
We’ve been conditioned to accept pharmaceutical prescriptions from doctors or to buy over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceuticals for pain relief. Some prescriptions can be addictive and all of them have unhealthy, and sometimes dangerous side effects. Many of these drugs are taken to treat some type... Read more
Chamomile Benefits: Growing Your Own Medicine
Chamomile marks many people’s first venture into herbalism, and it’s usually because they have problems sleeping. The value of the plant as a mild relaxant has made it a popular choice in prepared teas found in nearly every grocery store. But chamomile benefits don’t stop there—this... Read more
Grape Seed Extract Outperforms Chemo in Killing Advanced Can…
Susan Patterson Patients with colorectal cancer may benefit from the cancer-growth-inhibiting power of grape seed extract. Researchers from the University of Colorado Cancer Center report that the more aggressive the cancer cells are, the more effective the grape extract works at targeting and stopping the... Read more
Chinese Plant Compound Wipes Out Cancer In 40 Days, Says New…
A little-known plant with a truly bizarre name is now making headlines as a cancer killer, with the compound of the plant vanishing tumors in mice with pancreatic cancer. Known as the ‘thunder god vine’ or lei gong teng, the Chinese plant is actually... Read more
Fuel Your Mind: Gotu Kola - The Memory Herb
Elephants are noted for their good memory, perhaps because they frequently eat Gotu Kola leaves. Long revered by yogis in the Himalayas for its purported ability to enhance meditation, the Gotu Kola herb is traditionally used to support normal brain function andmemory retention. Gotu... Read more
Okra
Name: Okra Biological Name:Abelmoschus esculentus, Hibiscus esculentus Other Names: Okra, Okro, Ochro, Okoro, Quimgombo (Cuba), Quingumbo, Ladies Fingers, Gombo, Kopi Arab, Kacang Bendi, Bhindi (S. Asia), Bendi (Malaysia), Bamia, Bamya or Bamieh (middle east), Gumbo (Southern USA), Quiabo, Quiabos (Portugal and Angola), okura (Japan), qiu kui (Taiwan) History: Okra... Read more
Nutritional Contents of Fruit
About Vitamins, Minerals and Antioxidants Vitamins we can store Vitamins A, D, E and B12 can be stored in the body for a considerable time; Stores protect the body against short-term shortages. Vitamin D, obtained from sunlight on the skin in summer, helps maintain the supply in the... Read more
Fruit, the Source of Health and Energy
Several health researches defend that fruit is the source of health and energy because fruit contains all the vital nutrients the human body requires to maintain it in a healthy and balanced state. They explain that water is the most plentiful substance in the body. More than two-thirds of... Read more
Pau d'Arco
PAU D'ARC0 TEA - Medical experts throughout the world are now saying... THERE IS A CURE FOR CANCER... FACT OR FICTION? Read on you'll be surprised! Pau d'arco, an all natural anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal agent, has been shown to be effective against candida, herpes, prostatitis, cancer,... Read more
Health Benefits of Goji
Nutrient Content of Goji Berry Goji berries are one of the most nutritionally rich foods, containing the carotenoids- beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, lutein, β-crytoxanthin, and lycopene, at least 6 vitamins (C, B1,B2,B3,B6,E), over 30 essential and trace elements, polyphenolic antioxidants and 19 amino acids. Read more
Allspice
Botanical: Pimento officinalis (LINDL.) Family: N.O. Myrtaceae Synonyms: Pimento. Jamaica Pepper. Part Used: Fruit, particularly the shell. Habitat: Pimento, or Jamaica Pepper, familiarly called Allspice, because it tastes like a combination of cloves, juniper berries, cinnamon and pepper, is the dried full-grown, but immature fruit of Pimento officinalis... Read more
Alternative Diet Programs
What are alternative diet programs? Most alternative diet programs center on the belief that you can improve your health by eating or avoiding certain foods. Alternative approaches to nutrition vary widely. Some alternative diets have been developed as a way to stay healthy. Others have been... Read more
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