Beef liver, an "offal" organ meat, might not be the most glamorous cut, but it packs a serious nutritional punch. This nutrient-rich organ meat has been enjoyed for centuries in various cultures worldwide and is experiencing a resurgence in popularity due to its impressive health profile. So, before you turn your nose up, let's delve…
If you've never heard of sorrel before, don't feel badly. It's not nearly as commonplace as many other greens. If you lived in the European Middle Ages, though, this green herb would likely be used to add a sour yet tasty punch of flavor to your latest meal. However, this was before Europe knew about…
Symptoms and even chronic diseases related to heavy metal toxicity (also called heavy metal poisoning) is now considered to be a problem that millions of people deal with. That makes incorporating a heavy metal detox into your routine from time to time vitally important. Exposure to toxic heavy metals is believed to be a contributing…
Several studies show that exercising kindness boosts happiness levels, but new evidence shows it also promotes healthier aging, too. Adding a little kindness into your day can boost your self-esteem, support your immune system, improve the health of your heart and promote healthy aging. These are great reasons to add small acts of kindness to…
What tastes like a nut, looks like a tiger but is neither of those things? You guessed it: antioxidant-rich, antibacterial tiger nuts. Tiger nuts have been known by many names, including yellow nutsedge, chufa and nut grass. Despite the nut-centric monikers, they're not actually part of the nut family and are completely safe for people…
Oxytocin — nicknamed by some experts “the tend and befriend hormone” — is one of the most important hormones that humans (and many other mammals) produce. It plays an important role in: social bonding building relationships reproduction childbirth breastfeeding raising children Here's something that may come as a surprise: According to the American Psychological Association,…
Between the Mediterranean diet, ketogenic diet and a host of other diet plans to lose weight, there's no shortage of suggested ways to eat but there’s one diet that modern researchers keep coming back to when they study health and longevity: the Okinawa diet. The Okinawa diet is considered a longevity diet, which should come as little…
Ashwagandha is an herb that has been used for more than 2,500 years and has been extensively researched (used in over 200 studies) for its potential thyroid-modulating, neuroprotective, anti-anxiety and anti-inflammatory properties. Like all adaptogenic herbs, it helps the body maintain homeostasis, even in moments of emotional or physical stress. In Ayurveda, it's characterized as a "rasayana,"…
Every person's health and well-being depends on how well the body removes and purges toxins. With exposure to environmental toxins, toxic body care products and processed foods, most people are in desperate need of a serious detox! If you want to learn how to detox your body, a liver cleanse or liver detox is a…
Mono is called the "kissing disease" because it spreads by contact with bodily fluids, especially saliva. Mono symptoms are most common in teens and young adults. Symptoms in children are usually too mild to notice, and older adults typically have immunity to the virus. But when you do have active mono, you'll know something's wrong. The most…