Like bug bites, spider bites are far from desirable. However, spiders are typically just a nuisance. In fact, most of the time, spider bite treatment can be done in the comfort of your own home using natural remedies. While other times, especially if a more threatening type of spider bit you, spider bites can be…
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…
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…
What is a parsnip? Well, it's not a white carrot even though it looks a lot like one. Parsnips may be root vegetables in the carrot family, but they're separate species. They have a nuttier taste and typically a larger size than carrots, and parsnip nutrition does differ from carrot nutrition. What about a wild parsnip? Wild parsnip is actually called…
If you're eating gluten-free, pasta night can pose a real challenge. While gluten-free noodles exist, they often lack many of the benefits that whole-grains can add. Until soba noodles, that is. These wheat-free noodles aren't just a tasty alternative to typical pasta, but they come with a host of health benefits, too. And when they're…
Have you ever heard of horchata? It's a popular beverage in Spain and Latin America that's creamy and frothy. The components vary, depending on who's making the horchata, but I've put together a recipe that includes the most nutritious ingredients to make this a delicious and nutrient-rich drink. To make the healthiest and most nutritious version…
If you have ever driven through the South and looked into fields and wooded areas noticing a vine-like plant resembling a topiary, chances are that plant was kudzu. Kudzu root, also known as kuzu, is mostly used as an herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The Chinese cook it in many dishes for both medicinal purposes…
I love cooking with zucchini because it's nutritious and versatile. I've made zucchini noodles, zucchini chips and even chocolate chip zucchini bread. Recently, my new favorite recipe made with zucchini is my zucchini pizza crust. It's low-carb, gluten-free and gut-friendly; plus, it contains important nutrients like vitamin B2, vitamin E and manganese. If you are…
Once considered a very severe childhood disease, scarlet fever is now easy to treat, and the prognosis for recovery is excellent. Physical signs include a very red sore throat and scarlet fever rash, a red rash that appears on the neck, under the arms, or in the groin area, which spreads quickly over the rest…
Did you know that about 25 percent of the drugs prescribed worldwide are derived from plants? Of the 252 drugs in the World Health Organization's essential medicine list, 11 percent are exclusively of plant origin. In fact, about 200 years ago the first pharmacological compound, morphine, was produced from opium extracted from the seed pods of…