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…
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The Herb that Alleviates Menstrual Cramps Better than Advil or Motrin
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—the m…
The Surprising Natural Remedy for Allergies
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 such…
EPA Classified Roundup as Carcinogen 30 Years Ago…but Mysteriously Reversed Decision
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 evid…
The Herb that Relieves Pain Better than Prescription Medication
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…
What You Need to Know about Kefir
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…
The Spice that Boosts Memory in Just One Hour
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
Is Your Starbucks Habit Making You Fat?
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…
Proven Aromatherapy for Weight Loss + Fat-Burning Oil Blend
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…
5 Reasons You Can’t Lose Weight
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…
Detox Your Car in 10 Simple Steps
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.
…11 Things You Really Need to Know about Caffeine
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
Everyon…
14 Reasons to Ditch Diet Soda
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 a…
7 Ways to Lick Your Sugar Cravings for Good
Do you want your ice cream, cake, and your candy too? Now you can lick those sugar cravings for good with natural foods, nutrients, and food timing tricks. Here are 7 ways to send your sweet tooth packing:
Saffron: Research shows that an extract of the spice saffron (Crocus sativus) gets to …
Death by Coca-Cola
A New Zealand woman, Natasha Harris recently died due to excessive Coca-Cola consumption (at least in part). The New Zealand coroner ruled that the woman's death was partially attributed to the 10 litres of Coca-cola she drank daily. The coroner also indicated that Coca-Cola could not be held liab…
11 Ways to Boost Your Lymphatic System for Great Health
The lymphatic system, or lymph system as it is also called, is a system made up of glands, lymph nodes, the spleen, thymus gland, and tonsils. It bathes our body’s cells and carries the body’s cellular sewage away from the tissues to the blood, where it can be filtered by two of the body’s main deto…
9 Easy Ways to Boost Your Energy
Boosting your energy doesn’t have to cost a lot or feel like work. Just by learning a few simple tricks you can have a great impact on your energy for the rest of your life.
1. Start the day out with the juice of one lemon squeezed into pure water. Not only do lemons contain over 20 anti-c…
Give the Gift of Health--Gift Guide
Make this holiday season a healthy one with gifts that will inspire joy and 
health for everyone on your list. Here are some holiday gift ideas:
Great Book: Wild Fermentation
Did you know that fermented foods can improve digestion and even help fight or prevent cancer? True. Sandor Ellix Ka…
7 'Tis the Season Superfoods
When it comes to food, it’s hard to beat the holiday season. There are as many decadent and delicious foods throughout the season as there are gifts. Let’s face it: few holiday foods are healthy. Here are my choices for the top 7 ‘Tis the Season Superfoods. They not only taste great, they add s…
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