Very rarely is a substance so important – and prevalent – in the human body as is Co-enzyme Q10. As critical as it is, however, our body’s ability to make CoQ10 peaks at about age 21 and steadily declines as we age. By the time most of us are in our 80’s, our natural source […]
Sticking to diet, fitness or other wellness goals can be made simpler by using the fitness and diet apps available on the market. A well-designed fitness app can help you stay motivated, track progress, and provide reinforcement for even the smallest successes. With thousands of apps available, the hardest part is figuring out which ones […]
Many of today’s modern medicines were first part of “folk” apothecaries, often handed down from the ancients. Take the heart medication digitalis (aka digoxin): it’s extracted from the dried leaves of the purple foxglove plant (digitalis purpurae) and used to strengthen heart muscle contractions. The medication was “discovered” when a physician had no treatment […]
It’s only within the last decade that the Vitamin D supplement achieved acceptance by the mainstream (conventional) medical community. Today, it’s one of the most highly regarded supplements in both natural and conventional medicine and viewed as essential to good health. Vitamin-D made the jump to mainstream medicine through quality evidence-based natural medicine research. Studies […]
From Asian cuisine to gluten-free and other special diets, rice is a staple food for many people. Shockingly, depending on where rice is grown, it can contain one of the world’s most toxic elements: arsenic. It can be passed into the human body, building up in body tissue over time, leading to impairments in the […]
Flourless, dairy-free and gluten-free, these chocolate avocado and black bean brownies will fool even the most die-hard chocolate treat lover. The avocado replaces butter, which gives you an amazing nutrition boost and creamy texture. These brownies have out-of-this world flavor and are healthy for you too! Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes Total Time […]
When an adult is struck down with fever, we make our way through the misery. When a child runs a temp that just doesn’t come down (or keeps rising), you want to have every reasonable remedy at the ready to help make the child comfortable. Hydrotherapy remedies are suitable for adults but our focus is […]
Eat this, not that. One day a certain supplement or medication is great for you, but a week later you’re being advised not to take it. How can you become an informed consumer of health information and determine what applies to you? To become a discerning consumer of health information, start by asking these questions […]
Keeping a Diet Diary is a powerful tool for gaining insight about what, when, and why you are eating. Whether you need to monitor eating habits to manage a health condition or because you want to lose weight, the tips below will help keep you on track toward your goals. To often, we eat mindlessly, […]
For more than 4,000 years Ashwagandha has been a staple botanical treatment in Ayurvedic Medicine. Ashwagandha is known as an adaptogenic herb: one that helps the body adapt to physical and emotional stress. It’s also regarded as a strengthening tonic to support the immune system and promote healing during and after illness. Though Ashwagandha (Withania […]
A healthy start to dinner, this winter greens salad with walnuts and cranberry is robust in flavor, color, and nutrition. Cranberries add color and sweetness against the vibrant dark greens and purple radicchio. Walnuts and raw broccoli slaw bring on the crunch and provide added nutritional benefit. The entire salad is complemented by a lemon […]
If you want to liven up your salads, get wild about winter greens! Here’s a list of cold-weather hardy greens that are packed with nutrition, flavor, and color: Belgian Endive. Add kick to your salad with chopped-up endive leaves.Skip the crackers for your hummus or cheese spread by using a sturdy endive leave, raw or […]
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