Given how popular it is in the wellness space these days, you may be wondering: Is apple cider vinegar good for you? It sure is. Even before its recent surge in popularity, the extensive list of apple cider vinegar benefits has been well-known for centuries. It's been shown to keep blood sugar in check, amp…
Are you looking for a natural way to remove a wart? Oddly, it seems that some people are more susceptible than others, a fact that dermatologists are still trying to understand. Meanwhile, children are more likely to encounter warts since their immune defenses have not built up like an adult. Regardless, it's important to know that…
Sometimes the stinky feet are a dead giveaway, but usually you're well aware of your fungal infections before others are. The more common fungal infections are athlete’s foot, toenail or fingernail fungus, jock itch, candida or yeast infections, oral thrush, ringworm and meningitis. Fortunately, there are many natural remedies that help solve the fungal problem, such as my jock itch…
The apple cider vinegar diet — an eating plan that involves simply adding a few spoonfuls of apple cider vinegar to your daily diet — may sound right on par with other fad diets that have long faded into obscurity. However, it's actually a powerful ingredient that has been revered for its medicinal properties for…
I love a facial toner that's both refreshing and gentle enough to use every day, but most commercial toners aren't good for you. They may help absorb excess oils from the face and even out the complexion, but many are full of harsh chemicals and fragrances and come at a hefty price. Fortunately, one of my favorite…
Our bodies are exposed to toxins on a regular basis through our environment — from sources such as the water we drink, processed foods, commercial meat consumption and heavy metal exposure. Many of our organs, including the skin, function to naturally remove toxins from our bodies. Unfortunately, we often have a heavy accumulation of toxins…
Apple cider vinegar continues all the rage these days, from body detoxification to skin care, but it has actually been around since about 400 B.C. when Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, used it for its amazing natural detox cleansing, healing and energizing qualities. Hippocrates even prescribed apple cider vinegar mixed with honey for its health properties.…
If you've ever been curious about weight loss supplements, one product you're very likely to come across is garcinia cambogia — which many people claim has the ability to increase weight loss and reduce hunger, mostly do to the effects of its active ingredient called hydroxycitric acid. One potential way to boost the effectiveness of…
As summer winds down and autumn takes over, apple season comes into full swing. Giving pumpkin everything a run for its money, the start of cooler weather means that nutrition-rich apples become ubiquitous, with different varieties gracing farmers markets and supermarkets. With all those gorgeous apples available, one of my favorite things to do is…
Is an apple a day really good for you? You bet, thanks to all that apple nutrition has to offer. Did you know that apples and bananas are the most widely consumed fruits in the world? While berries usually get most of the credit when it comes to supplying antioxidants, apple nutrition is a close…
