In just the last few years alone, the gluten-free diet has skyrocketed in popularity. In fact, it seems like just about everyone is avoiding gluten — regardless of whether or not they really need to. Gluten-free foods have become synonymous with healthy eating, right alongside all things sugar-free, dairy-free and low-carb. What is gluten, why…
Gluten is an incredibly abundant part of the food supply, but it's also one of the most common triggers for gut issues and food intolerances or allergies in the world. In fact, there's a good chance you or someone you know has experienced gluten intolerance symptoms, oftentimes without even realizing gluten is the cause of…
The plant-based diet continues to grow in popularity, and it can be beneficial for helping both children and adults to increase their nutrient intake while lowering excess or "empty calorie" intake. It's been shown that plant-based diets (similar to vegetarian diets in many ways) offer protection against coronary heart diseases, metabolic syndrome risk factors, some…
Potassium is an important electrolyte and the third most abundant mineral in the body. It is the main compound that interacts with sodium to perform a number of important functions every single day, especially balancing fluids and mineral levels within the body. That's why having low potassium levels can be so dangerous. Potassium is found…
Herbal medicine is an integral part of Chinese culture and the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine that has been used for thousands of years, and there are specific Chinese herbs used the most often. The emperor Shennong is said to have tasted 100 herbs, which allowed him to teach the Chinese people how to use…
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient form of healthcare that dates back over 2,500 years and includes natural treatments such as acupuncture, herbal remedies, dietary advice, stress/emotional support, exercise including tai chi and qi gong and treatments such as cupping and moxibustion. TCM along with Ayurveda two of the oldest and most renowned forms…
Alopecia areata affects 2 percent of the worldwide population. And although it doesn't cause physical pain or make you feel sick, it can be a psychologically devastating disease. This autoimmune disease involves the loss of hair around the scalp, face and parts of the body. It can come on at any time, without warning. Alopecia…
"Eat less calories than you burn." It sounds pretty simple, right? On the CICO ("calories in, calories out") diet, there's no need to take protein, fats, carbs or even micronutrients into consideration because the focus is placed exclusively on one thing: calories. It's easy to understand why the diet has gained rapid success; it's simple,…
If you're on the lookout for gluten-free grains that pack a nutritional punch, you'll definitely want to try amaranth. The grain is gaining popularity today because of its startling health benefits. It has an earthy and nutty flavor, helps you to feel full because of its fiber content, and like quinoa, serves as an excellent…
The Western diet and lifestyle are linked to a growing number of digestive diseases. The health of your digestive system has a lot to do with lifestyle, since it's in part determined by the food you eat, the amount of exercise you get and your stress level throughout the day. By better understanding the digestive…
