If you walk past my home you’ll know if from the dandelions that grow rampant on the front lawn. While neighbors continue to douse the yellow flowers with pesticides, like Monsanto’s Round-Up, which have been shown to cause cancer, I prefer to let the resilient and prevalent flowers grow. That…
Here’s some news to go nuts about. Exciting research found that simply adding one food to your diet could drastically slash your risk of dying. According to the study published in the New England Journal of Medicine eating nuts could save your life. The researchers found that eating a ha…
Carotenoids are a group of phytonutrients (plant nutrients) that provide the yellow-orange-red pigments found in foods like carrots, sweet potatoes, apricots, mangoes, pumpkin, tomatoes, papaya, peaches, squash, and other similarly colored foods. You may have heard of beta-carotene, lutein, and lyco…
It’s that time of year again: the season of itchy eyes, sneezing, runny noses, and breathing troubles for anyone who suffers from allergies. While it is tempting to run for the decongestants and anti-histamines and lock yourself indoors, Mother Nature offers help in the form of a little-known …
There are many naturally-occurring plant compounds called phytonutrients that assist with allergies. The main ones include: anthocyanin, curcumin, hesperetin, and quercetin. Don’t worry about remembering their names. I’ve listed the food sources of each below. Of course, if you have a food …
A South African herb known as Pelargonium sidoides (Umckaloabo) which has been used and approved for the treatment of respiratory conditions like bronchitis has been studied for its antiviral effects with excellent results. The research published in the journal Antiviral Research showed that U…
When we think of cancer in our Western world, we tend to think of harsh chemicals or toxic radiation as the treatments. But promising new research published in the journal Phytomedicine suggests that we might want to give serious consideration to the humble mushroom cordyceps that quietly rears it…
Every woman who has ever experienced painful menstrual cramps knows the importance of pain relief. For some women cramps can be mild while others experience debilitating pain that can affect their ability to work, attend school, and participate in athletics or social activities. Dysmenorrhea—t…
Aaaa-choo. It’s that time of year again for allergy sufferers. You may be surprised to learn that probiotics are among the best natural remedies for allergies. If you’re hooked on antihistamines, decongestants, and desensitization shots you might be inclined to think there is little value in …
Scientists and environmentalists have been saying that the world’s most common weed killer, known as glyphosate, or Monsanto’s Roundup, is a carcinogen for decades. Last week, the World Health Organization report indicated that, indeed, glyphosate it is a probable carcinogen. Now there’s …
Here’s some exciting news for pain sufferers: new research shows that an herbal extract is more effective than acetaminophen (Tylenol) or nimesulide—a potent prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) at alleviating pain.
The study reported in the Journal of Pain R…
Are you trying to eat gluten-free but confused about gluten-free flours? You’ve come to the right place. From amaranth to teff, I compiled the following guide to 13 different gluten-free flours to make light work of gluten-free baking. And, if you’re looking for a great guide to gl…
Most people know about the health benefits of yogurt but few have even heard about kefir (pronounced ke-FEER). In many ways it is like a drinkable form of yogurt but offers even greater health benefits than yogurt. Like yogurt, kefir is typically a cultured milk product (although there a…
Now there’s one more reason to enjoy your favorite curry dish. Turmeric, a spice commonly found in many Indian curry dishes, has been found to improve memory and cognition in as little as one hour.
While conducting the research for my upcoming book 60 Seconds to Boost Your Brain Power
When we think of fattening foods most of us think of fast foods, decadent desserts, fried foods, or TV dinners. We’re far less likely to consider our Starbucks habit as the reason for our spare tire, muffin top, or those extra pounds we’re carrying around. Yet, many Starbucks’ beverages contain mo…
Smelling your way thin may sound too good to be true but according to exciting at Niigata Univrsity School of Medicine in Japan, certain scents trigger weight loss. According to the study published in Experimental Biology and Medicine, the smell of grapefruit and lemon activates the body’s ability…
Have you tried “everything” to lose weight but no amount of calorie counting and healthy eating is making the scale budge? You’re not alone. This is the situation for many people, especially women over age 35 who are particularly vulnerable to some hormonal changes that can challenge our best effo…
I just bought a small used utility truck. After months of scouring the marketplace and test-driving vehicles it reminded me of just how many chemicals most people use in the maintenance and upkeep of their vehicles. Here are 10 ways to detox your car based on my new book, Weekend Wonder Detox (D…
Is caffeine good or bad for your health? It may come down to who you are and your health situation. Before you decide if that coffee, tea, or energy drink habit is right for you, consider the following 10 things you really need to know about caffeine:
The Sliding Caffeine Threshold
Everyone is…
Before you take another sip of that aspartame-laden diet soda, here are 14 reasons to rethink that drink:
1. Only one year after aspartame was approved by the FDA, its own task force learned that some of the original data showcasing aspartame’s safety had been falsified to hide results showing ani…
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