Did you know that breathing radon for prolonged periods can present a significant health risk to you and your family? According to the Surgeon General's National Health Advisory, millions of homes have an elevated radon level and more than 20,000 Americans die of radon-related lung cancer every year. (1) And what's really scary is that there…
Eye strain — also called "tired eyes" or eye fatigue — is believed to be a problem for more people today than ever before. Why is this? With more time spent staring into electronically-lit screens everyday (such as phones or computers) along with less simply resting the eyes, most of us are experiencing eye strain. A 2016…
L-cysteine is used therapeutically and nutritionally to improve the health of humans. It's a basic building block of glutathione, which has been coined "the mother of all antioxidants." L-cysteine supplementation, also known as N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC), is valued for its ability to increase glutathione levels in the body, which is extremely important for lung function, brain function…
While we all strive to have healthy, home-cooked meals on the table each night, there are times when just making it through the day feels like an achievement. It’s those days when frozen meals seem like a Godsend. Thaw, pop into the oven and you have a meal ready, without the fuss of ordering food…
When it comes to cooking fajitas, you can easily add on the calories by layering your tortilla with cheese and conventional meat. But I like to take a healthier approach when preparing my steak fajitas, using plenty of vegetables along with good quality, grass-fed beef to fill me up, and combining spices so that every bite packs…
Could broccoli seed oil be the next "it"oil? Quite possibly, yes. The health benefits of broccoli nutrition are well-known — as an edible vegetable that is. Broccoli consumption has been shown to help prevent cancer, benefit heart health, improve digestion and so much more. (1) But the broccoli benefits don't stop there! Now the oil made…
It's estimated that some 25,000 people sprain their ankle every single day, according to the American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society. (1) What are some of the reasons that someone might suffer from an ankle sprain? Ankle injuries can affect people of all ages. They are commonly caused by things like repetitive overuse and poor posture…
What looks like an acorn but tastes like a squash … and helps your body fight disease? The answer is simple: the acorn squash. Named for its acorn-like shape, the acorn squash is part of the Cucurbita family of vegetables known for its disease-fighting and immunity-boosting properties. Acorn squash nutrition, like butternut squash nutrition, is packed with an…
We all love pizza, but it's hard to justify eating something that can make me feel bloated and uncomfortable. That's why my new go-to recipe is socca, possibly the best paleo pizza out there. It's made with chickpea flour, so it's completely gluten-free and figure friendly. What Is Socca? Socca is a sort of thin…
A fever blister is pretty common, as it easily spreads from person to person through direct contact. Also called cold sores, fever blisters can be uncomfortable and unattractive. They begin as red and swollen blisters that eventually develop scabs. Fever blisters are caused by the herpes simplex virus, an infection that may cause only a single…
