Cinnamon bark oil (Cinnamomum verum) is derived from the plant of the species name Laurus cinnamomum and belongs to the Lauraceae botanical family. Native to parts of South Asia, today cinnamon plants are grown across different nations throughout Asia and shipped around the world in the form of cinnamon essential oil or cinnamon spice. It’s believed…
If you’ve been told that drinking raw milk is dangerous, you'll be surprised to know that you’ve been mislead. The truth about raw milk? An extensive look into research and claims made by the FDA and CDC related to raw milk being dangerous have been found to be completely unwarranted. It actually benefits your body…
You can't believe everything you hear. That truth is particularly true when it comes to nutrition lies. Each week, it seems as if a new fad or health solution is reported. These reports typically include information on a food now considered "unhealthy" or a better, faster way to lose weight. Many of the claims are…
Pasteurization is one of those “miracles” of modern culture that may not be so miraculous, after all. Although the Center of Disease Control (CDC) paints a picture of raw, unpasteurized milk as a relative horror story, even doctors have doubted the benefits of pasteurization from the beginning. As it turns out, we’re fed a lot…
Everyone has felt it. That sudden pounding heartbeat. Sweaty palms. A surge of energy as you scan for exits. That’s epinephrine. Epinephrine is a hormone released by the adrenal glands. The hormone is also called adrenaline. Epinephrine is released during periods of sudden or severe stress and is the energy rush behind our “fight or…
Mycoplasma are bacteria linked with everything from lung infections to pregnancy problems. No matter your age, gender or lifestyle, you could be affected. Here’s everything you need to know about these infections, including how to defend yourself in a natural and healthy way. What Are Mycoplasma? Mycoplasma are bacteria and the smallest known forms of living…
Bisphenol A (known as BPA) is a carbon-based, synthetic compound that is ubiquitous in modern-day life. It's used in everything from shatter-resistant plastic water bottles and food storage containers to cash register receipts and canned food and drink liners. It's even in coffee cans and beer kegs. Despite it being literally impossible to fully avoid,…
It's estimated that 1 in 5,000 babies in the United States are born with hemophilia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (1) How would someone know if they had hemophilia, and when is the disorder usually diagnosed? Hemophilia can either be severe, moderate or mild depending on how little blood clotting…
You may already be using Pink Himalayan salt on your food, but have you ever tried salt therapy? There are actually several ways you can reap the benefits of salt therapy at home or at a salt therapy spa. Is it bad to inhale salt? One of the best health benefits of salt therapy is…
Every few years, it seems like we get conflicting health and diet information, or well-meaning advice turns out to be wrong. Eat low- or no-fat foods! Choose margarine and vegetable oils over butter! For example, these days we know that healthy fats are necessary and vegetable oils and butter substitutes are inflammatory, and grass-fed butter is…
