There are more than two-dozen species of mint with spearmint and peppermint being the most common. The refreshing aroma of this garden favorite is easy to recognize. While spearmint is revered for its culinary contributions, peppermint is a much...
Could a flu vaccine really put people to sleep? The media wires are buzzing with news out of the United Kingdom regarding the Pandemrix vaccine that was used during the swine flu outbreak of 2009-10 and its possible connection...
Barefoot running has been embraced by many, and at this point it’s much more than just a passing fad. After all, humans were not born with shoes on their feet and it’s only been 40 years or so since...
Having a healthy digestive system is vital for the overall health of your entire body. When your digestive system is not working properly, it can cause an abnormal amount of bowel movements and let food sit in your stomach...
Being grateful is not just a desirable personality trait or a hokey new age hippie idea, nor should it be limited to the day of the year we give thanks for that bountiful feast; this positive emotion is actually...
Deep in the Amazon, a tree grows with health-promoting, blood red sap running through its veins. This tree, the Sangre de Grado reaches 90 - 120 feet at maturity and contains a dark red sap, sometimes called Dragon’s Blood....
The secret to treating millions of cancer patients could be inside the miraculous turkey tail mushroom. An especially exciting recent discovery of these mushrooms’ cancer-fighting capabilities came when world-renowned mycologist Paul Stamets, whose work includes studying fungi for its...
When we hear the word bacteria we often conjure up images of bad bugs. However, not all bacteria are bad. The majority of the bacteria found in the human digestive tract is responsible for upholding the health of the...
Far too many Americans allow their unused vacation days to collect dust, and our time off is minuscule compared to what those of most other developed nations receive.
Many fear they’ll lose their job by taking time away from work in today’s...
American farmers in the 1600’s who did not grow hemp went to jail. By contrast, American farmers today that try to grow hemp will go to jail! The criminalization of marijuana has left our fields hempless, but we are...
