Inflammation. You hear this buzzword everywhere. Celebrity doctors are talking about it, and health magazines publish articles on it. But is all the talk about inflammation in the body warranted? The quick answer is “YES”! Inflammation is the silent troublemaker that is behind almost every significant disease. Health problems like heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and … Read more
Candy canes? Peppermint lattes? If you think that peppermint is just a food flavoring that tastes delicious, you are in for a surprise. The benefits of peppermint oil are so powerful that you should use it all year, not only in winter. If you are wondering what this natural remedy is good for, continue reading … Read more
Methylsulfonylmethane, otherwise known as MSM, is a naturally occurring organic sulfur compound that is found in plants and animals. When most people think of sulfur, they think of matches and volcanoes. But it is essential to living a healthy life. Although it is relatively unknown, MSM is a supplement with a long list of benefits … Read more
First off, they are not a plant or an animal. They are fungi! And the fungi kingdom is one of the most underappreciated kingdoms of life. It is instrumental in decomposing dead plants and animals. Therefore, they play a huge role in the nutrient cycle. By transporting essential nutrients, they are in a symbiotic relationship … Read more
Men and women are lacking Omega-3 fatty acids in your diet. And because of the shortage of Omega 3 fatty acids in the food you are eating, your health is at risk. Some health problems related to not getting enough Omega 3 in your diet are cardiovascular disease, heart disease, obesity, arthritis, and increased cancer … Read more
Palm oil is quickly becoming one of the most widely used oils. It is an ingredient in personal items (like shampoo and soap) as well as food items. And it has grown to be in about 50% of things in your local supermarket. Many people think just because something is made from vegetables it is … Read more
Holidays. Snow. Freezing temperatures. Less sunlight. High levels of stress. Colds and flu season. With all the odds stacked up against you, it feels impossible to stay healthy in winter. Once December hits, most of us just want to cuddle up on the couch with some cookies and hot chocolate and sleep until Spring. But … Read more
Most people only know it as an ingredient in a guacamole or salsa recipe. But did you know it is an excellent herb for your overall health and wellness as well? Although many people don’t know it, there are many benefits of cilantro for your health. This articles goes over the nutritional as well as … Read more
I hate to disappoint you, but going vegan isn’t some magical cure-all to get healthy. On the contrary, most people who are uninformed about nutrition end up making a lot of mistakes by making the switch. These mistakes could even make you less healthy than before you gave up meat and animal products. In this … Read more
The old way of thinking was that new brain cells are only being created in developing brains in children. And that once you reach the age of an adult, people don’t form new ones. Thankfully, modern science has proven that this is not true. People can actually grow new brain cells and make a change … Read more