We have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. A healthy meal in the morning gives your body the energy that it needs to function, and your mind the fuel that it requires to...
Lean cuts of organic meats are often considered healthy contributions to a well-rounded diet. Yet many people are under the misconception that deli meats fall under this same category. While it’s true that cold cuts like turkey, ham or chicken...
The old saying “you are what you eat” may ring true now more than ever. Scientists are learning more and more each day about the complexity of our microbiome, or gut bacteria. This lush landscape of trillions of beneficial...
The first image that may jump into your mind when you hear the word “jujube” is that of the chewy colored candy that often gets stuck in your teeth and may have been the culprit of more than a...
Hemp, an extremely versatile, environmentally friendly crop that has been demonized and outlawed on the federal level since the 1930's because of its relationship with marijuana, may finally be on the verge of being accepted back into American industry....
You probably don’t think much about your shoulders, knees, back and other joints until they stop functioning properly or cause pain. Your joints are an important part of daily living, and if you suffer from joint pain, it makes...
Ginseng root has been featured in Traditional Chinese Medicine since ancient times, in remedies for an array of conditions. In the US, it is often marketed as an energy booster. Now, research is starting to see the potential of...
Fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that can develop within the walls of the uterus. As many as four out of five women have them, although most have no symptoms and don’t require treatment. For about one out of every four...
One of the hottest topics in nutrition these days involves the mini microbes that help keep your gut function in top shape. As food scientists and researchers discover more and more about the fascinating role certain bacteria play in...
Perhaps you have done everything you feel is possible to shed those stubborn pounds. You know, the ones that gather around your midsection, making you feel bloated and uncomfortable. The ones that keep you from buckling your pants comfortably,...