In the latest edition of Whole Foods Magazine, the new rage in the Nutraceutical Industry is everything and anything plant based. The Plant Based World Conference and Expo is taking place at the Javits Center in New York City on December 9-10 where the participants will find all kinds of plant based foods, supplements and […]
As Thanksgiving approaches, most people are rushing around preparing for the coming holiday. Even if the history behind Thanksgiving is largely ignored, it is still a holiday that celebrates gratitude. When we focus on things we are grateful for, and we contemplate the feeling of gratitude, we flood our bodies with feel-good hormones like dopamine, […]
Saw Palmetto is commonly known as a remedy for BPH, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and other male uro-genital issues. While the research is still on going and further consensus regarding efficacy when Saw Palmetto is used to treat BPH, several other and less well known actions of Saw Palmetto have emerged. There has […]
Do you recall the last time you felt truly in awe of something? Perhaps an experience like skydiving or hiking to the top of a beautiful mountain? When is the last time an experience gave you goosebumps or a wild thrill to be alive? When you close your eyes and recollect that memory in […]
When it comes to the nutraceutical industry, it is very difficult to know if the claims being made are proven, accurate and truthful. Consumers generally don’t take the time to research the many companies that provide supplements and products and often find themselves drawn into clever and slick marketing. The most important thing, however, is […]
With the supply chain for many supplements being impacted by slower arrival times, there are some natural ingredients that are not only delicious but also healthful and relatively easy to find. In North America we can easily find the white pine trees. They tend to be in the upper half of the United States and […]
According to legends of the 15th century European history, when the plague struck Europe and had been spreading mercilessly through every community, four thieves from the French city of Marseilles made a name for themselves by robbing the dead of their valuables. What made them unusual was the fact that they didn’t become ill […]
For the gardeners reading this post, you may cringe at the mere thought of this prolific and common weed. For the time being, set aside this conception and let’s have a look at this wonderful medicinal. It is an easy to digest wonder herb that can be eaten from root to flower and is known […]
Our hair is not just something that has historically been viewed as a sign of fertility or beauty, but it can also be a helpful indicator of changes in our health. Hair treatments such as keratin applications, warm oil and even hair extensions are commonly done in salons across the globe. Fortunes are spent on […]
With warmer summer days approaching, switching to cool, tasty refreshments will keep energy up and the heat down. Each of the drinks has cooling fruits and herbs so it’s best to make and consume these on the hotter summer days. To make the following recipes, you will need a good vita mixer or power blender […]
