Disinfect With Cinnamon — and Other Great Uses for This Ancient Spice
At a time when Americans are so obsessed the spread of germs, sanitizers and disinfectants have become staples in every home. The problem is, many of these antibacterial products contribute to antibiotic-resistant bacteria — a growing problem. So, research is now looking at alternative ways to disinfect. Cinnamon has been used for thousands of years to preserve food, and...
These Surprising “Good” Things are Wrecking Your Skin
Everyone wants beautiful skin. We are bombarded with marketing messages telling us what we need to do to have that youthful glow: scrub, wash, peel and pluck - and don’t forget the $300 moisturizer! But what if some of the “good” things you do daily are actually causing the exact opposite result, and may even be damaging or aging...
The Solution for the Little Red Bumps on Your Arms
Do you have “goosebumps” even when you’re not cold? Does your skin show tiny red spots that never go away? You may have keratosis pilaris. Keratosis pilaris affects nearly 50 to 80 percent of all adolescents and approximately 40 percent of adults. The areas that most commonly show symptoms include the upper arms (92 percent of cases), thighs (59 percent...
Eating These 7 Foods Can Help You Feel More Grounded
Life is so painful when you’re not feeling grounded. During these times of uncertainty, both socially and economically, feeling grounded can be difficult at best. So, what can you do to bring back the sense of peace in your life, and make yourself feel more balanced mentally and emotionally? How about focusing on whole foods that heal your body...
Get Harmful Gut Bacteria in Control With This Ancient Beverage
Kefir is an ancient beverage made by fermenting milk with kefir grains, which produces a host of beneficial bacteria. It is thought to have originated in the North Caucasus mountains of eastern Europe and Asia, where shepherd nomads developed the recipe. The word kefir comes from the Turkish word ‘keif,’ which translates to a state of good feeling. The recipe...
The Latest in Food Recalls: What you Need to Know
What’s for dinner tonight? How about E.coli, Listeria, or Cyclospora? These “uninvited guests” could be hiding out in your fridge or pantry, just waiting to make you ill. While certain foods are more likely to make you sick, any food can get contaminated in the field, during processing, or other stages in the food production chain, including through cross-contamination...
5 Creative Ways to Use Coconut Oil to Spice Up Your Love Life
From cooking oil to beauty aid, coconut oil is a healthy alternative for many processed oils and chemically-laden products. But here’s a use you may not have considered...using it to spice up your love life. Coconut oil has no added chemicals or toxins, which makes it an ideal choice for anyone with allergies or sensitive skin. It’s also antibacterial,...
Why I Breathe, Eat, and Drink Lemons Daily and So Should You
Lemons are one of the most affordable superfoods on the planet. For less than a dollar, you can help remedy and prevent an assortment of temporary and chronic ailments. Lemons are versatile fruits that can complement most dishes, so it’s easy to sneak them into your diet. I have been adding lemons to my daily diet for the last...
5 Things to Combine With ACV for Great Health
Apple cider vinegar, known by most as ACV, is just one of those oldie but goodie things that you may remember seeing in your grandmother’s kitchen cupboard. Even if you were put off by its distinct aroma as a kid, you may well now know that this ancient elixir has many fantastic attributes. Turn’s out, your grandmother was right;...
This Summer Favorite Fruit is Great for Your Eyes and Protects Your Heart
Humans have been enjoying the sweet juicy flesh of melons for over 4,000 years. While melons grow wild in various parts of Africa, they are believed to have originated in different regions of Asia. Melons are members of the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae, which encompasses cucumbers, all varieties of squash, pumpkins, and more, totaling over 100 different species. The most popular...
