What is it about foods like broccoli and spinach that make them so healthy? There are the fiber, vitamins and minerals, of course, but then there are other important chemical compounds we call “antioxidants,” too — including alpha lipoic acid (ALA). Chances are you’ve heard a lot about the many benefits of various antioxidants and…
I bet you’ve heard of the candies known as jujubes, juju fruits or Jujyfruits. Despite having "fruits" in their names, these variations of chewy, colorful, artificially flavored candies are anything but healthy. So why do these unnatural products have the same name as the natural exotic fruit — jujube fruit — that’s loaded with health…
Kamut® (pronounced ka-moot) is a trademarked name given to khorasan wheat. The grain had been all but forgotten, but recently it is making a comeback. This is most likely because of its enjoyable taste, texture, nutritional value and hypoallergenic properties. Want to mix up your grain options? Add Kamut to your pantry, and use it…
Alkalinity is important to our health because the cells in our bodies need to maintain their natural alkaline balance in order to stay healthy. Because of this, consuming alkaline foods can promote great overall health. This alkalizing juice recipe incorporates high-alkaline foods like carrot, cucumber, cabbage, kale or spinach, lime and ginger. It's also delicious…
You may know of it as a flavoring agent in sambuca and absinthe, or maybe your grandmother sliced fennel bulb for you as a remedy for gassiness and indigestion. It turns out fennel has actually been used for its nutritious properties since ancient times, and it plays an important role in traditional medicine. In the…
Light therapy has been shown to improve sleep quality and lift your mood, including by potentially fighting depression. One type of light therapy is the use of "sun lamps." A sun lamp is typically a small device you can use at home daily for about 30 minutes. Why is a sun lamp good for you?…
Made famous by the Atkins diet and other similar weight-loss plans, low-carb diets are most well-known for shedding pounds fast. Despite what might initially come to mind when you think about low-carb diet plans or what you may have been told about why low-carb diets are bad for you, research suggests that a balanced low-carb…
If you have dry, dull skin, you may have lower levels of ceramides (or fatty acids in your skin). This can be caused by age, colder weather, sun damage, air pollution and other environmental factors. In an effort to reserve this skin lipid deficiency, phytoceramides are becoming increasingly popular in the cosmetic and skin care…
If you’re dealing with frustrating or debilitating autoimmune symptoms — like profound fatigue, aches and pain, numbness and tingling or brain fog — you know how they wreak havoc on your life. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Many people, including me, have healed completely after devastating autoimmune diagnoses. You may be wondering…
Have you ever tried cross-country skiing in your own neighborhood? It may sound bizarre, but there's a type of exercise called "nordic walking" that involves the use of skiing poles and can help you to burn more calories than your usual stroll. This type of exercise takes walking to lose weight to a whole new…
