Honey is a fantastic food to consume internally, and although it does contain a large amount of sugar, it is not refined like the sugar found in processed foods. And, due to the many vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial properties found in honey, the sugar is used and absorbed differently in the body, especially when […]
Traditional toothpaste contains fluoride, which for many years was thought to be the best option to keep our teeth clean. However, through research, we now know that excess fluoride can cause significant damage to the thyroid and even the brain. And while toothpaste seems harmless and a normal part of life, traditional tubes of toothpaste […]
While rare and exotic beauty treatments tend to get all the press, sometimes it’s good to be reminded of the basics that remain just as effective as ever. Vitamin E oil is one of those ingredients that appears in so many products that we tend to forget about it. It is often used as a […]
Joint pain and bone loss often go hand in hand, especially after 50. You might notice: more stiffness in the morning aches that linger longer joints that don’t feel as strong as they used to Many people assume this is just part of aging. But in some cases, what you eat every day can play […]
According to statistics presented by the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), nearly 1.7 million new cancer diagnoses will be handed out this year. The NIH also estimates that just under 590,000 individuals will die this year from some form of cancer. These are scary statistics indeed — and all too […]
Avocados have quietly become one of the most popular “health foods” in recent years. They’re added to smoothies, spread on toast, and tossed into salads — often praised for their healthy fats and creamy texture. But what many people don’t realize is this: Eating avocados may actually help reduce stubborn belly fat. And the reason […]
Choosing healthy foods is only half the battle. The other half? What you do with them before they ever reach your plate. It turns out that some of the most common food prep habits — ones most of us don’t think twice about — can quietly strip away nutrients or undermine the very health benefits […]
Summer is the time for more fun in the sun. Unfortunately, it is also the time for more warm and wet weather, which ultimately means more bacteria, as well. Part of protecting yourself means being aware of places where bacteria are likely to be found. In the air conditioner Thanks to the prolonged periods of […]
When you go to bed at night, do you really go to bed, or do you sit there and scroll through your news feed, get caught up on emails, and dive down the rabbit hole of social media on your phone or tablet? How often do you take your computer to bed with you to […]
Our bodies were designed with some very impressing healing abilities. Some organs, such as the liver, are quite adept at repairing damaged structures. Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to help the process. Here are some simple things you can do to increase your body’s natural healing abilities. Intestinal distress Your body has its […]
