12 Foods to Always Buy Organic (is organic food for you?)
Organic is big business, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. In the U.S. alone, organic sales reached a new record of $49.4 billion in 2017. That’s up 6.4 percent from the previous year and shows new sales of nearly $3.5 billion (according to data from the...
Intermittent Fasting for Women (is it harmful or healthy?)
When you hear the word “fasting,” it’s easy to groan and think, “But I don’t want to be hungry!” It’s a completely natural thought. After all, fasting is often linked to some not-so-wonderful occasions, like 12-hour stints before blood tests, or the time you were so...
Incredible Collagen: Benefits More Than Your Skin
Collagen is a substance that helps make your skin stronger. But there are many more benefits of this protein, including boosting your joint and cardiovascular health. Here’s a brief explanation of what collagen is, plus a few of the most important ways in which it...
Krill Oil Benefits: The Science-Based Research
You might have heard or seen advertising touting krill oil, a supplement made from tiny sea animals that serve as a food source for many types of marine life. But will it work for you? A great deal of scientific study has been devoted to answering this question. There...
Why You Should Sip on Some Licorice Root Tea
Many people only associate licorice with old-fashioned candy. The substance that gives licorice candy its distinctive taste is known as star anise. Licorice root, on the other hand, tastes much different. It still has a sweetness, but the taste is a bit more subtle...
The Best Ways To Combat Emotional Eating
For many people, the weight loss battle can’t be simplified into one single solution. It’s not about “eating too much” or a “lack of self-control.” In fact, self-control really has nothing to do with weight gain. It’s what’s underneath that lack of self-control… those...
The Truth About Candida Overgrowth (is it making you sick?)
If you’re feeling tired and run down... or struggling with allergies, UTI’s, or mood swings, there may be a chance you’re experiencing something called “candida overgrowth” — also known as “yeast overgrowth.” When it comes to pinpointing the cause of health problems,...
How To Use Sage For A Healthy Body and Mind
Isn’t it funny how old things become new again? Well, the same is true of certain health remedies. Think about it. How many practices or ingredients do you see today that have their roots in tradition? And herbal medicines are no exception. For instance, the use of...
Sweetening With Sucralose: Should I Be Concerned?
To put it bluntly, Westerners are addicted to sugar. People in America eat way too many sweets. On top of this, about 70% of the foods in your grocery store have added sugar — including some that would surprise you. The result? Problems that range from weight gain to...
What Psychobiotics Are, and How They Can Improve Your Mood
Probiotics are beneficial bacteria most of us associate with improved digestive health. These microbes are found in a variety of foods, and they’re available in supplement form. They work in your “gut,” or gastrointestinal tract, to help balance out the harmful...
