Avocados are like a little miracle. They contain all the best things in a delicious little package. They are loaded with healthy fat and power-packed with nutrients. They provide many health benefits, and you can even grow them at...
It is important to eat healthy and get the essential nutrients we need from our foods. A smoothie is a great way to get them all, because you can take virtually any ingredient and whip it up in a...
If you use any kind of supplement, whether it be a vitamin, weight loss aid, herb, or probiotic, we really can't stress enough the importance of getting it from a trusted source. Because the FDA does not regulate these...
Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system turns on itself and begins attacking healthy, normal tissue instead of outside invading microbes. Scientists have found different genetic factors that can contribute to the risk of developing autoimmune diseases, but there...
We already knew that the ancient practice of mindfulness (often associated, and rightly so, with meditation) was linked to improving chronic pain… and that was exciting news indeed. However, did you know that it could also help you to...
The presence of arsenic in United States chicken has been long suspected - we have previously reported on 2010 and 2011 studies which found inorganic arsenic in non-organic chicken samples. However, now the FDA is actually admitting that 70...
Board games give you the opportunity to bring your family together. They teach everyone, young and old, valuable lessons about following rules, being a good sport, and problem solving - all in the name of fun.
The added benefit is...
Just when we thought that green tea couldn't get any better, research shows that indeed, it can. While there have been connections established between green tea and reduced cancer risk in the past, the prognosis seems to be getting...
It’s so encouraging when more evidence emerges that the medicine we need to heal can be found in nature, and that many of nature’s medicines have the power to heal in multiple ways! One great example of this idea...
Have you ever experienced feeling more relaxed after spending some time barefoot outdoors? Although it may sound pretty 'new age-y,' surprising recent research has shown that ‘grounding,’ or having direct physical contact with the earth, can decrease stress, improve...
