Apple cider vinegar is one of the most potent 'all-purpose' tonics around. Among its huge array of health benefits, multiple studies have found that it may help lower blood sugar levels.
The traditional uses of apple cider vinegar are vast....
Homemade chicken broth is the quintessential, healthy 'comfort food.' In ancient Chinese medicine, bone broth is considered one of the best supports possible for optimal kidney health.
Ancient Chinese theory links the bone tissues to the kidneys, and the nutrients...
Allspice (Pimenta officinalis/Pimenta dioica) comes from an evergreen tree that is wild and indigenous to the rainforests of South and Central America. It was discovered by Columbus in 1494 when he was searching for new sources of black pepper.
The...
Researchers in North Carolina have recently made a truly shocking discovery. Unnatural levels of formaldehyde have been detected in fish imported from China and Vietnam to Raleigh, North Carolina supermarkets.
Formaldehyde, a chemical compound usually used for embalming the deceased,...
It is so simple that everyone can do it. If you have a roof on your house, you can catch the rain. Although you can purchase rain barrels - you can also make one very inexpensively.
Why Build a Rain...
Upcycling is modifying or crafting an existing item that was going to be thrown away and turning it into a new, functional item. Upcycling is different than recycling that uses water or energy to make more of something. Upcycling...
Saunas have long been known for their health benefits, including improving circulation, detoxifying the body and decreasing stress. A saunas’ dry heat has profound effects on the body, causing the temperature of the skin to soar to about 104...
Who doesn’t love chocolate? Even the most diligent health fanatics can get cravings for this delectable treat. While a little bit is fine once in awhile (in fact, eating a small amount of dark chocolate each day is good...
Eating out at a restaurant - even one serving organic foods - is an inherently risky endeavor. When one does not see where their food comes from, and how it is prepared, it is impossible to know that it...
Growing up, many of us have been taught to wash raw meat, including chicken, before cooking it, just to make sure it's 'cleaner' before seasonings are applied.
However, it turns out that this practice may actually contribute to spreading...
