The moringa, like other superfoods, offers enormous amounts of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that our bodies need. But what is the moringa tree […]
The leaf of a large evergreen tree native to Asia has recently caused quite a stir amongst the health food community in the United States and Canada. The Kratom tree, Mitragyna speciose in Latin, is a tree that is related to the coffee tree that is endemic to certain areas in Thailand, Indonesia, and Myanmar. […]
More and more people in today’s world are beginning to realize that the old adage: “you are what you eat” is true. The industrialization of our food industry has led to a number of serious health problems including the skyrocketing of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.
As people begin to wake up to the negative […]
If you enjoy the taste of pungent spices, ginger is likely already a staple item in your kitchen pantry. Full of zesty flavor that can liven up any dish; fresh ginger root is truly beyond compare. However, few people know how healthy this lumpy looking root really is. If your exposure to ginger is limited […]
You probably equate sulfur with the rather unpleasant smell of rotten eggs. Why would anyone want to add organic sulfur crystals to your dietary regime? Turns out that organic sulfur crystals aren’t a medicine or dietary supplement, but rather a natural nutrient that our bodies need to function in a healthy manner.
While we used […]
If you want to try your hand at gardening but don’t have the outdoor space to commit to a real garden, a smart solution is to grow some micro-greens. Once you get a crop going, you’ll be amazed at the multitude of uses you can find for this tasty, versatile garden plant.
What are Microgreens […]
Pucker up! The tangy taste of apple cider vinegar is better for your body than you know. Long used as a probiotic-filled wellness tonic and all-purpose cleaner, apple cider vinegar is surging in popularity as a natural alternative to other, chemical laden products on the market today. If you’ve been noticing that apple cider vinegar […]
There’s no better place in the world for green tea than in Japan. In fact, about 99.9% of the country’s tea is green- and just about everyone drinks at least a cup each day. Take just one sip of a well crafted Japanese green tea and you’ll soon understand why. Best of all, there are […]
No matter what sort of low sodium diet you choose to follow, it’s truly impossible to live without salt. This simple substance is essential for your daily body functioning. Going without much salt for even a few weeks can cause you to develop hyponatremia, a condition that occurs when you don’t have enough salt in […]
The world runs on caffeine, at least first thing in the morning. If you’re like most westerners, getting a personal IV to drip your morning coffee right into your bloodstream isn’t totally out of the realm of possibilities. It might be hard to believe, but a good portion of the world wakes up perfectly fine […]