Maple syrup is now among the most commonly consumed natural sweeteners worldwide. What are the benefits of maple syrup? This sweetener does more than make your pancakes taste sweet. It surprisingly has health benefits, including providing certain protective phytochemicals. Similar to the contrast between whole and refined grains, unrefined natural sweeteners that are used as sugar…
Do you have an itch? Some scratch their heads while giving something some serious thought in a “hmm, let me think about that” sort of moment. But for many others, a serious scratching is desired because there is a genuine and persistent itch on the head, specifically an itchy scalp. Often, we assume it must…
Cooking during the holidays can be challenging. When you’re juggling personal obligations, different eating habits and maintaining your sanity, the last thing you want to think about is what holiday recipes you’re going to make for the holiday meal! Luckily, there’s no need to stress anymore with some of my favorite fast and easy holiday…
Do you struggle with the mild form of acne known as blackheads? If the answer is "yes," you're not alone — and you're probably wondering all about how to get rid of blackheads, along with blackhead removal techniques. Blackheads are extremely common, affecting all skin types. While they may be the least noticeable form of…
The following is an adapted excerpt from my book "Eat Dirt: Why Leaky Gut May Be the Root Cause of Your Health Problems and 5 Surprising Steps to Cure It" (Harper Wave) Is eating dirt part of your diet? Before you get a bad taste in your mouth, consider this: If you were to take away…
The poppy plant (species name Papaver somniferum) has been valued for its ability to produce medicinal oil and seeds for thousands of years by civilizations around the world. The ancient Greeks and Romans even documented their use of poppy seeds as far back as 3,000 years ago. Where are you most likely to come across poppy…
Turkey is a nutritional powerhouse, so you want to make sure to maximize your turkey leftovers. Banish the boring sandwiches with these healthy and note-worthy leftover turkey recipes from around the world. These flavorful and creative leftover turkey recipes break up the traditional sandwich idea and make you thankful for turkey all over again: Soups…
Thanksgiving is a day full of family, friends, football and, most importantly, food — turkey, pies and an array of Thanksgiving side dishes. If your Thanksgiving menu seems stuck on buttery potatoes and candied yams, it might be time for some Thanksgiving health tips and holiday inspiration. That's why these Thanksgiving side dishes will be…
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…
