Hippocrates was to thank for the famous quote, "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food" — which we translated to "food is medicine" and use as our motto. Still to this day medical doctors and historians consider Hippocrates to be the founder of medicine as a "rational science." Considered to be one…
Mac and cheese is one of the most beloved comfort foods — and for good reason. It's creamy, filling and delicious. But when it's made with refined carbohydrates and cheese from cow's milk, mac and cheese can lead to inflammation, digestive issues and weight gain. That's exactly why I use healthier, digestion- and figure-friendly ingredients…
Have you tried Brazilian hair straightening, also known as Brazilian keratin treatment? Many people see the keratin treatment before and after pictures and read the keratin treatment reviews and think it must be the best keratin treatment available. The results are just so impressive, particularly for people with especially unmanageable hair. I'm not trying to deny that this…
Locust bean gum is a natural food additive that comes from the carob seeds of the carob tree. Similar to guar gum and gellan gum, locust bean gum is added to a variety of food products, including yogurt, cream cheese and ice cream. In food, it's used primarily as a thickening and stabilizing agent. Locust bean gum…
For centuries, people all over the world have used horehound (Marrubium vulgare) to naturally treat respiratory conditions. In recent times, some of the top makers of herbal cough drops and cough syrup include horehound in their formulations, which is no surprise since it is said to be one of the oldest known cough remedies! This is…
Have you ever had a bagel with lox? Most people that already eat this classic combination are huge fans of it. There really is a lot to love about lox and bagels — somewhat salty and buttery cured salmon, rich cream cheese, a crunchy toasted bagel plus the zesty complimenting flavors of onion, cucumber, capers…
Have you ever tasted berries that aren’t berries — berries that are actually used as a spice? Are you still with me? Good, because I'm talking about antioxidant-rich and heart-healthy juniper berries. Juniper berries traditionally have been used to “detoxify” the body and promote healthy digestion and skin health, among many other things. And the…
If you dread getting into a car or bus, or onto a plane or boat, because it makes you ill, you are not alone. It is believed that motion sickness symptoms affect between 15 and 25 percent of the general population. If motion sickness strikes during your honeymoon cruise, a business trip, or just when…
If you're someone who loves eating fast food, you probably only think about how the food tastes. But what if I told you that you should also be thinking about the short and long term effects of your next burger and fries combo? Fast food may be quick, easy and cheap, but unfortunately, eating fast food…
For an organ that has no known purpose, the appendix sure causes its share of problems. Approximately 300,000 appendectomies are performed each year. In fact, it's the most common emergency surgery in the United States. Appendicitis symptoms must be taken seriously. Both children and adults require emergency medical attention immediately. According to the Cleveland Clinic,…
