Kickstart Your Health with Organic Chicken Broth
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 found in bone broth, such as organic chicken broth, are key to the well-being of both. Healthy kidneys mean clean, healthy...
The Rainforest Spice with Healing Properties
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 aroma of this spice names it; a warm and zesty combination of clove, ginger, pepper and nutmeg. Allspice is traditionally...
High Levels of Formaldehyde Found in Imported Fish: Buy Local
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, as well as a medical disinfectant, is highly toxic, and is a known carcinogen. While some fish have naturally-occurring formaldehyde...
How to Build a Rain Barrel for Cheap
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 Barrel It will reduce your water bill because you will no longer need to pay for water for outdoor use. It will...
8 Great Upcycling Ideas
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 requires a little creativity and craftiness, but once you let your imagination soar, the sky’s the limit. For Christmas this year,...
5 Sauna Rules: Be Safe
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 degrees in just a few minutes. The pulse rate of the average person increases by 30 percent or slightly...
Have Chocolate Cravings? Take a Sip of Jasmine
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 for you!), eating much more than that is usually not a good idea for your waistline or your health. A 2012...
Are You Risking Your Health to Eat Out?
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 is truly safe. Saru Jayaraman, professor of public law at Brooklyn College, as well as co-founder and co-director of the Restaurant...
Is Washing Your Chicken Really Necessary?
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 the bacteria that causes food poisoning around our kitchens. Dr. Jennifer Quinlan, an associate professor at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,...
3 Herbs that Curb Your Appetite
The number one reason most diets fail is due to hunger and cravings. For most people, the biggest challenge when it comes to eating right is beating those cravings for unhealthy foods. There are a number of appetite suppressants available on the market, but synthetic options contain ingredients that often come with a long list of harmful side effects. Fortunately,...
