If you've ever visited Mexico or the Southwest United States, you may have come across a type of pink cactus fruit called prickly pear. It has a long history of use in folklore medicine and according to historians, was relied upon by Native Americans who used the fruit not only for food, but also as…
There’s nothing like cozying up to the fireplace in the winter with a frothy cup of hot chocolate. And thanks largely to this cold weather favorite, we’re all familiar with cocoa and other forms of healthy dark chocolate — but what about cacao nibs? Real, organic, raw cacao is a superfood containing a variety of unique…
Filling your diet with a variety of low-calorie foods is one of the most simple strategies to lose weight. However, this doesn't mean you have to scale back on everything but rice cakes, iceberg lettuce and broccoli. In fact, there are a number of nutritious foods out there that are versatile, delicious and still low…
It's not just your imagination, rates of anxiety really are increasing, especially among young people. Anxiety disorders are now the most common mental illness in the U.S. Research is clear that on-and-off again anxiety symptoms, as well as diagnosable anxiety disorders, are on the rise. In fact, such an alarming number of millennials (ages 23…
Without a doubt, soy is one of the most controversial products on the planet. In fact, ask a handful of health experts "is soy bad for you?" and you're likely to get a dozen different responses. While some claim that it can disrupt hormone levels, tank thyroid health and contribute to cancer, others point out…
In the U.S., approximately 1 to 2 percent (or more) of the population has a peanut allergy — about 3 million people — a percentage that continues to rise. In the past two decades, the prevalence of peanut allergies has more than quadrupled, up from 0.4 percent of the U.S. population in 1997 to…
In September 2019, a number of popular drug stores in the United States — CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid — removed the drug Zantac from their shelves due to concerns over contamination with trace amounts of the chemical called nitrosodimethylamine (or NDMA). This comes on the heels of a recent "Product Alert" issued by the…
What is stearic acid used for? According to the Skin Store website, it's a very common additive used in the manufacturing of more than 3,200 skin, soap and hair care products, such as soaps, shampoos and household cleaners. It has properties that make it a natural cleansing agent, capable of helping remove excess sebum (oil),…
Because fulvic acid is able to improve how our cells use things like antioxidants and electrolytes, it's become popular for slowing down aging, improving digestive health and protecting brain function. In fact studies, now show that fulvic acid has antioxidant, neuro-protective, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties What does fulvic acid do for your body exactly? As…
As an organic compound, you can find malic acid in things that you likely eat often, such as apples. It's also present in wine and several other food sources. Is malic acid natural? Yes, it can be naturally found in many kinds of fruits and vegetables. You can also find it in supplements and skin care. In…
