Hot ginger tea and cool ginger water share many of the same benefits and uses. Both are typically made with ginger root and contain a number of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds that support the digestive, immune and cardiovascular systems. In fact, these two beverages are basically the same thing, only they are typically consumed at different…
Holy basil, otherwise known as tulsi, is known for its therapeutic power when it comes to maintaining homeostasis and fighting the effects of stress. The tulsi plant has a rich history dating back 3,000 years ago to ancient India. It’s long been considered an "adaptogen" and medicinal, sacred herb in Ayurvedic medicine. Historically, it was…
It's become common knowledge that soda is bad for you for a variety of reasons, including because of its high sugar and calorie content. If you're someone who likes to switch things up from drinking plain water, what is the healthiest bottled drink to opt for in place of regular soda? "Functional soda" makes a…
Although it does contain sugar and a considerable amount of calories, honey is a rich source of nutrients, including enzymes, vitamins and minerals. That's why you may want to add honey water to your beverage selection. Of course, honey can be used to add a sweet, unique flavor to things like tea, yogurt or oatmeal,…
I love preparing a big batch of soup on a Sunday or weeknight and eating it throughout the week. Soups are so simple to make — with some quick chopping and throwing ingredients together in a large pot. Plus eating soup, like this pea soup recipe, is one of the easiest ways to get an…
If you've recently taken a course of antibiotics or you have a chronic condition that affects your immune system (such as autoimmune disease or diabetes), you have a higher likelihood of developing certain skin conditions, one of which is fungal acne. Fungal acne is a bit different than your run of the mill acne because…
If you follow a vegan diet, one challenge you might deal with is finding replacements for eggs, such as in baked goods and omelets. Lucky for you, people who avoid eating eggs for one reason or another have come up with a number of clever "vegan egg" substitutes, and vegan eggs are becoming more and more…
Collagen — including chicken, bovine, fish and egg collagen — is the most abundant protein found throughout the human body and one of the most vital proteins in the body. It's what gives our skin its strength and elasticity. In addition to our skin, collagen is most commonly found in our bones, muscles and tendons.…
When it's at proper levels in the body, candida is a fungus that aids with nutrient absorption and digestion, but when candida overproduces, it can then become a serious concern that causes a wide variety of negative and serious health problems. A yeast-free candida diet is one of the best ways to reduce and eliminate…
Stress is a major issue literally everyone deals with in way or another, and chronic stress is a problem like never before. That's why it's so vital to keep your stress hormones in check. In a podcast episode with Dr. Anna Cabeca, DO, FACOG, I talked with the board-certified gynecologist and obstetrician, hormonal health expert,…
