If you’ve ever felt tingling, crawling or tugging sensations in your legs, seemingly for no reason at all, you might have thought you were going crazy. These feelings may keep you from sitting still or interrupt your sleep. It turns out that there’s a name for it — doctors have dubbed this mysterious occurrence, which […]
Humans have been enjoying the sweet juicy flesh of melons for over 4,000 years. While melons grow wild in various parts of Africa, they are believed to have originated in different regions of Asia. Melons are members of the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae, which encompasses cucumbers, all varieties of squash, pumpkins, and more, totaling over 100 […]
Do you find yourself always reaching for that extra cup of coffee in the morning just to make it through? Are you getting eight hours of sleep but still feel tired? There could be a reason for your constant exhaustion. We talk about the importance of vitamins a lot. Vitamins are essential to your overall […]
In the alternative health world, we have a tendency to focus on superfoods — those products of nature that improve our health and nurture our bodies. Often, we skip over those foods which have the opposite effect. These not-so-superfoods can harm not only your health in general, but also the sensitive state of your eyes […]
Did you know that there is a product made from sugar cane that is considered a superfood? It’s called blackstrap molasses, and it’s essentially the antithesis of refined white sugar. That’s because blackstrap molasses is what’s left behind when nearly all of the sugar is processed out of the sugar cane. Blackstrap molasses encompasses most […]
It appears that one of the veggies many of us may turn our noses up at just might be the “it” veggie of the year. Studies are showing that the humble okra is incredibly rich in nutritional properties, and may help prevent diabetes, heart disease, and even weight gain. However, before you fry up some […]
Magnesium is a crucial mineral we need to regulate our heartbeat, digestion, mood, stabilize our blood sugar, and care for our bones. It’s also one of the quickest minerals to be depleted in the body during times of stress, which means it’s important that we consistently eat enough sources of magnesium. While you can take […]
