Coconut Kefir Water: A Probiotic Powerhouse
What happens when you take a nutritionally dense food with similar composition to human plasma and combine it with kefir grains? The answer is, you get a probiotic powerhouse loaded with beneficial bacteria and immune boosting properties. What we know about coconut water Known endearingly as the “fluid of life,” coconut water is the nutrient and mineral rich sap that is...
Apricots – The Super Sweet Super Fruit
Nothing says summer is just around the corner like a fresh-picked apricot. These small golden fruits are often the first signs of summer, as they come into season in May and can be enjoyed through August. Though a relative of another summertime staple, the peach, apricots boast a more velvety skin and are notably smaller. Their not-too-sweet, not-too-tart flavor...
Overweight Individuals May Experience Altered Emotions and Worsened Memory Function… But There is Hope!
We have all heard that carrying excess weight puts us at a higher risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke. However, what is less commonly known is that being overweight or obese can lead to memory impairment and alterations in emotional and cognitive function, as well. A new study performed at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center has associated being...
The 5 Best Places to Buy Organic Seeds
We all know that eating locally grown organic produce is the best way to go. Yet one of the major complaints about eating organic is the expense. Also, trying to eat locally grown produce isn’t always easy, as many farmers may not grow organically and there is often a lack of variety. However, that doesn’t mean you should give up...
Doctor Apologizes For Being Wrong About What Really Causes Heart Disease
Dr. Dwight Lundell, MD, entered the field of medicine because he wanted to help people. With over 25 years of experience as a world renowned heart surgeon and over 5,000 heart transplants under his belt, Lundell came to the realization two years ago that he had been very wrong about something very important. Lundell trained for years with other prominent...
Biotech Giants Attempting to Override State GMO Labeling Laws at the Federal Level
In a truly appalling move that threatens to negate Americans' right to know what is in their food, Kansas Congressman Mike Pompeo has reportedly joined forces with biotechnology and is supporting corporations by agreeing to co-sponsor a federal bill that, if passed, would prevent states from establishing mandatory GMO labeling laws. The bill was written and is backed by...
Why “Weed” is a Vegetable and Why Juicing it is Best
We talk a lot about the benefits of juicing, including the concentrated serving of potent antioxidants and vital nutrients that you get when you consume fresh juice made from organic produce. Juicing is an excellent way to help your body detoxify, build up your immune system and supercharge your health. We have given recipes for juice made with carrots,...
Cardio is a Key Factor in Brain Health
We all know that cardiovascular exercise is important for a healthy heart. However, it is less widely known that it can have a tremendously positive effect on brain health, as well. A growing body of research clearly demonstrates just how important aerobic activity is to maintaining cognitive function, especially as we age. A study which spanned a 20-year time frame, published...
Taking the Natural Approach to Urinary Tract Infections
A urinary tract infection, or bladder infection, is never fun. The odds are, if you're female, you’re probably familiar with those awful symptoms, as it’s been estimated that about half of all females will have at least one UTI in their lifetime, and about one-quarter of women will have recurrent infections – two or more UTIs in six months. Symptoms...
Be Wary of Bodybuilding Supplements: May Contain Hidden Breast Cancer Drug
Researchers have recently discovered the presence of tamoxifen, a pharmaceutical drug used to treat breast cancer, in Esto Suppress, a supplement marketed to bodybuilders. This discovery further highlights our need to regulate the content and quality of supplements, to avoid potentially dangerous substances from being unwittingly ingested. Tamoxifen is a drug that is sometimes prescribed for both the prevention and...
