Ketogenic Diet Cancer - What You Should Know Many of us have heard of the low-carb diet. For some, that means a South Beach diet. For others, we think of the traditional Atkins diet. But for almost all of us, there is no diet label needed at all. Low-carb or [...]
Amazing healing properties of Burdock Roots Burdock is a biennial plant and it is cultivated all across the world. All parts of the plant are used to make medicines, it is the root that makes Burdock so popular, and it is called Gobo. Burdock root is a power-packed with calcium, [...]
Many foods are packed with health benefits, and so naturally, we eat more of those foods. However, sometimes moderation really is key. These 5 foods are healthy, but watch that you don't over consume. 1. Nuts Nuts are great sources of protein, as well as fiber, vitamins, and other healthy [...]
For some people it's easy to sit down in an evening and eat a whole package of candy or your favorite Friday night junk food. Have you ever wondered what all that sugar is doing to your body? Recent studies have shown a link between poor memory, learning disorders, and [...]
Apple cider vinegar is one of those great multitasker foods. You can eat it, clean with it, and even wash your hair with it. Here are 10 different ways you can incorporate apple cider vinegar into your daily life. Cleaning ACV is a great non-toxic cleaner. It's odor absorbing, antibacterial, [...]
The tulsi plant, also known as holy basil, is a sacred plant to Hindus. It is known for its many health benefits and ability to cure a large number of ailments. Tulsi leaves are a part of a group called adaptogenic herbs which help support the body's natural immune system [...]
Tea tree oil, also known as melaleuca oil, comes from the leaves of the tea tree, which is native to the swampy southeast Australian coast. Tea tree oil has been prized for centuries because of its antimicrobial and antiviral properties. However, unlike some other essential oils, tea tree oil can [...]
Mint leaves are available any time of year however I especially enjoy it during the holidays. I love a warm mint tea while sitting by the fire, or making mint candy cane cookies to share with friends. Learning how to use fresh herbs and spices like mint when cooking can [...]
There are many health benefits of lemons that have been known for centuries. Lemons have been known to assist in weight loss, cleanse the liver, used as an antibacterial, antiviral, and boosts the immune system. Lemons contain citric acid, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, bioflavonoids, pectin, and limonene which promotes immunity [...]
Holiday food isn’t exactly known for its health benefits. When we think of sitting down with family to indulge in all the cookies, cake, turkey, and stuffing that go along with this time of year we are more likely to envision a night parked in a comfortable than a stirring [...]
Chicken soup always tastes the best when I get sick. It's soothing and filling. True home made chicken soup isn't just an old wives tail. It can actually be medicine! Most people make chicken soup from store bought broths full of chemicals, flavorings, and oftentimes MSG. This is not the [...]
When I was a little girl, my grandmother used to consult a thin booklet for solutions to all sorts of household problems. It’s called “The Vinegar Book,” and I now have her copy. It has great tips for anything you can think of, and I’m making notes in the margin [...]
