Did you know that the first adverse reaction to cow's milk was actually detailed 2,000 years ago? Hippocrates described the first adverse reaction to cow's milk as skin and gastrointestinal symptoms after consumption. Today, cow's milk is among the first foods introduced into an infant's diet, and accordingly, it's one of the first and most common…
If you haven't had the pleasure of eating tacos with pickled red onions, you need to try some right away. These little veggies pack a huge flavor punch, turning a run-of-the-mill taco into something sweet, salty and thoroughly delicious. Usually, pickling can take days, if not weeks. But what if I told you that it's easy to…
The most startling about trying a new diet plan is just how much trial and error finding the right one can take. At a time when it seems everything can be tailored to our specific interests and needs, from what’s offered on television to what books we might enjoy reading, diet plans still seem decidedly impersonal.…
Despite what you might have heard, a raw food diet is not another "fad diet" as we normally think of one. In fact, some experts on raw diets say that they're essentially the opposite: "anti-diets" and more like a lifestyle that simply promotes eating more real foods in their natural state. A raw food diet,…
I've previously written about cat's claw as one of the best antiviral herbs to boost the immune system and fight infection. This powerful herb is not only antiviral — it also has anti-inflammatory, anti-mutagenic and antioxidant properties. These health-promoting attributes may make cat's claw helpful as a natural treatment for arthritis, allergies, asthma, diabetes, chronic…
Nausea during pregnancy — more commonly known as morning sickness — is a common symptom that many moms-to-be experience, especially within the first trimester of pregnancy. Estimates show that 50 percent to 80 percent of all pregnant women deal with morning sickness at some point during their pregnancies. And many of those women feel nauseous for a…
Chicken wings can definitely be a guilty pleasure. They are crispy and flavorful, but when you order wings in a restaurant, they are almost always deep fried in rancid vegetable oil. A much healthier alternative is to bake your wings, which is exactly what I do for my garlic parmesan wings. Instead of using unhealthy,…
Hepatitis C symptoms often go overlooked because they are similar to common illnesses, like the flu. In fact, most people with hepatitis C don't experience symptoms until decades after they contract the virus — after their liver is damaged. That's the scary thing about hepatitis C — it often becomes a chronic condition before people…
Today, I live an active, “normal” life. I work, play hide and seek with my two young boys, hike with my dogs on the weekend, and try to keep up with the ever-growing housework. You’d never know that just 16 months ago I suffered from an advanced stage of an autoimmune disease. I spent most of my…
I'm a big fan of casseroles because they are super simple to prepare and when you use nutrient-dense foods, they are loaded with important vitamins and minerals. My zucchini casserole is made with ingredients that work to boost your immune system, burn fat and heal your gut. It's low in calories, carbohydrates and sugars and high…
