Is there really such a thing as a good poop? The answer is yes, and we should always strive for the healthiest elimination habits possible. Sometimes, due to things we have eaten, elimination is difficult, while other times it...
Tis the season... for apricots. These delicious, orange stone fruits are in season only until August, so now is the perfect time to enjoy the flavor and health benefits of fresh, organic apricots while you still can.
Apricots originally hail...
Turmeric is a herbaceous herb also known as Curcuma longa that is a member of the ginger family which has been used throughout India and the orient for thousands of years. Historical records note that ancient Polynesians took turmeric...
Exercise is good, right? Sure, but too much of a good thing can become a bad thing. Any behavior can develop into an addiction.
It is important to note that addictions are not just reserved for people who drink,...
Although the thought of eating anything fermented may not sound overly appetizing, it is really, really healthy. Fermented vegetables, made with organic, unpeeled veggies contain a ton of health promoting vitamins, minerals, fiber and enzymes.
Fermentation preserves food and enhances...
Many people, women in particular, are afraid to give up smoking for fear of gaining weight. While quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your body, trading it for obesity is certainly not a...
Thanks to a strategic name change, prunes, which are now being called 'dried plums' by prune growers, including the California Dried Plum Board, are slowly seeing increased sales after years of decline.
This is good news, as dried plums...
Many people are under the impression that when it comes to hair loss, men are the only ones affected, but there are many women who experience it too.
It can be a symptom of a short term event, such...
One more reason not to eat processed foods, especially those containing refined sugar and trans fats: they have been linked to anger and aggressive behavior.
A study performed at the University of California surveyed 945 men and women about their...
Demonized for many years in the media due to a widespread fear of saturated fats, organic lard is actually quite a healthy fat option, as long as you don't overdo it.
On the subject of lard, Nick Bellissimo, assistant...
