Adding Spices to Food May Lower Inflammation
Razi Berry Adding an array of spices to your meal is a surefire way to make it more tasty, but new Penn State research suggests it may increase its health benefits, as well. Spicing up your meal is a surefire way to make it more tasty and healthy In a randomized, controlled feeding study, the […]
Spring Cleaning from the Inside Out!
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND Every person’s health and well-being is dependent on how their body removes and purges toxins from the body. With all the environmental pollution, toxic body care products, and processed foods, most people are in desperate need of a detox. Every person’s health and well-being is dependent on how well their body […]
Turmeric Tea for Colds and Flu
Sarah Cimperman, ND Turmeric Has a History as Both Food and Medicine Traditionally it has been used to treat small pox, arthritis, liver disease, digestive problems, menstrual disorders, and cancer, as well as respiratory conditions and infections.1 Curcumin, one of the active compounds inside turmeric, may be best known for its anti-inflammatory activity, but research […]
Cinnamon Supports a Positive Effect on Metabolism
Node Smith, ND Research Finds Cinnamaldehyde is Able to Aid in the Burning of Fat Recent research has found that cinnamaldehyde, a constituent in cinnamon, is able to aid in the burning of fat in humans.1 Cinnamon, a favorite holiday spice, has long been used in traditional herbal medicine to enhance metabolism, regulate blood sugar, […]
Warming Foods that are Good for Wintertime Immune Boosting
Over the holidays there are many excuses to get creative with your culinary skills. The common development of coughs, sniffles, and sore throats in your family might have you wondering what foods to add to give meals a little more immune boosting potential. There are a few incredibly useful foods which will serve you well […]
Solve All Your Beauty Dilemmas with the Help of Mother Nature
Sophia Smith Am I paler than usual today? Why is my skin so dry? Does my hair look dull? How can my lips be so parched? All of these questions may seem harmless, but in fact they can signify that there is something amiss with your body. And while it may be easy to treat […]
Simple Remedies for Childhood Digestive Complaints
Dr. Sheila Kingsbury, ND, RH (AHG) As children are growing and developing, it is expected that they’d get nausea, diarrhea or other stomach bugs from time to time. It is part of the process of educating the immune system. The most critical way to help them is to keep them hydrated. These illnesses vary quite […]