Ever wonder, "What does magnesium do?" An abundant element on our planet, magnesium is also present in every organ in the human body. In fact, it's considered a vital mineral for over 300 biochemical reactions that regulate our health and wellness. Unfortunately, many of us simply don't get enough magnesium in our bodies to the point that…
If you recently cleaned up your diet, gave up alcohol or went gluten-free and now you unexpectedly find yourself feeling worse than you did before, then you might be experiencing symptoms of "candida die off." Many people describe candida die off symptoms — which can include headaches, brain fog, nausea and more — as being…
We hear a lot about the importance of staying hydrated, not to mention all the health and environmental perks of eating seasonally — such as obtaining more nutrients and cutting down on resources used for food transportation. This raises an interesting question: Can you eat snow? Anthropologists tell us that humans living in cold climates…
You've probably been hearing a lot about essential oil uses and benefits lately. And in the descriptions of how essential oils can be used topically to fight infections and improve the health of your skin, it's commonly recommended that you combine an essential oil with a carrier oil before applying it to your body. So…
Until very recently, toothpastes designed to remineralize (repair) enamel were prescription-only and all contained high levels of sodium fluoride (NaF), a substance that has been shown to be dangerous to your health (and many still contain this chemical). Thankfully, dental researchers are starting to look for more ways to turn minor tooth decay around. Even…
A popular diet that touts longevity benefits and staving off disease is the mostly plant-based alkaline diet. A 2012 review published in the Journal of Environmental Health found that achieving pH balance by eating an alkaline diet can be helpful in reducing morbidity and mortality from numerous chronic diseases and ailments — such as hypertension,…
Salt — including sea salt — has been used as a natural flavoring agent for thousands of years, and it’s so vital to our existence that a portion of our tongues is even designated to taste saltiness. However, in recent years, salt has come under fire and been characterized as an unhealthy substance that we…
Did you know that in Paleolithic times, humans consumed less than one gram of salt per day? Salt wasn't added to foods for flavor the way it is today. Millions of years ago, humans got their salt from meat, which made up about 50 percent of their diets, while the other half was vegetables, some…
Rutabagas are root vegetables that are high in fiber, vitamin C and potassium — and are even associated with a lower risk of certain types of cancer. Despite being low in calories and fat-free, the rutabaga is very flavorful, which explains why this veggie is often added to rich, hearty dishes. The roots can be…
Most of us love the summer months, spending time anywhere the weather’s warm and working up a good sweat. However, long periods of hot, humid climates — or exposure to soaring temperatures in other forms, such as from exercising (especially in the heat) — can lead to problems associated with an electrolyte imbalance, including dehydration…
