Peppermint oil is one of the most versatile essential oils out there. It can be used aromatically, topically and internally to address a number of health concerns, from muscles aches and seasonal allergy symptoms to low energy and digestive complaints. It's also commonly used to boost energy levels and improve both skin and hair health.…
If you haven’t seen kvass at the grocery store, chances are you soon will. Already produced in places like Brooklyn and Pennsylvania, kvass is quickly catching up with kombucha as the most popular probiotic drink. Kvass is a traditional fermented beverage that has a similar taste to beer, except it's healthier because it provides probiotics.…
Melissa essential oil, also known as lemon balm oil, is used in traditional medicine to help treat a number of health concerns, including insomnia, anxiety, migraines, hypertension, diabetes, herpes and dementia. This lemon-scented oil can be applied topically, taken internally or diffused at home. One of the most well-known melissa essential oil benefits is its…
Chamomile is one of the most ancient medicinal herbs known to mankind. Many different preparations of chamomile have been developed over the years, and the most popular is in the form of herbal tea, with more than 1 million cups consumed per day. What many people don't know is that Roman chamomile essential oil is…
Records show that starting in the late 1300s during the China’s Ming dynasty, jasmine tea became one of the most popular teas in Asia. It was also one of the first flavored teas to be exported out of China to the West and today still remains a very sought-after tea worldwide. Is it as healthy…
Fresh ginger tea and similar tonics have been used across the globe as natural remedies for symptoms like nausea for thousands of years due to the plant's unique medicinal properties. Records show that the Ancient Chinese, Romans, Greeks and Arabs all relied upon ginger root in one way or another, at a time when anti-nausea…
Looking for a sweet holiday treat that you can prepare at home? Or maybe you want to make a healthy holiday candy to give away to your friends and family. This peppermint bark recipe contains antioxidant-rich dark chocolate and cocoa butter; plus, its festive colors, that are naturally made with beet juice and spirulina, will…
Although many people think of it as the herb that's sprinkled on top of pizza or into pasta sauces, oregano has been considered a precious plant for over 2,500 years in folk medicines around the world. It's one of the top herbs for healing because of its antioxidant and antibacterial activity. With powerful antioxidants and…
The phrase “you are what you eat” is halfway accurate. The real truth is: You are what you digest. Therefore, are digestive enzymes key to better digestion, gut health and nutrient absorption? Surprising as it may seem, up until relatively recently, little was known about how your digestive system actually works. Today, there’s a growing incidence of…
Lemons and lemon essential oil have been used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat a wide spectrum of health conditions for at least 1,000 years. Citrus plants are the main sources of benefit-rich essential oils because of their many uses in food and medicine. Lemon oil is one of the most popular citrus essential oils because…