There's key lime pie, key lime flavored yogurt, key lime juice — but you may be wondering, what exactly is key lime, and how is it different than your standard green lime at the grocery store? Key limes and "conventional limes" originate in different areas, look slightly different but have a similar taste. Key limes…
In Ayurvedic medicine, the herbal remedy made from the giloy plant — sometimes also called tinospora, giloe, guduchi or amrita — has been referred to as the "root of immortality." In Hindi, Giloe is a mythological term that refers to the heavenly elixir that has saved celestial beings from old age and kept them eternally young.…
We now know that most diseases today are due to inflammation. (1) Inflammation damages your cells and arterials walls and can cause all kinds of problems, including chronic inflammatory conditions like cardiovascular diseases and arthritis. (2) By reducing inflammation, your body is better able to heal from disease. One of the top ways to decrease…
Whether in soups, vegetable trays or topped with peanut butter, most people at least occasionally consume celery in one way or another. That’s a good thing, because the benefits of celery — not to mention celery seed — include that it's high in antioxidants and beneficial enzymes, as well as fiber and certain vitamins and…
While we've done articles about cancer-causing foods that you want to make sure you're NOT eating, I wanted to discuss some simple anti-cancer solutions you can incorporate into your diet. For example, I'll explain ways to improve your body's ability to detoxify, and list some of the top cancer-fighting foods, drinks, herbs and supplements. 1. Lower…
Extensive research into asparagus nutrition has resulted in this funny-looking vegetable being ranked among the top fruits and vegetables for its ability to reduce the effect of cell-damaging free radicals. What are the benefits of eating asparagus? It is a nutrient-dense food that is high in folic acid and is also a good source of potassium, fiber, vitamin…
Raw water is a recent trend that has gained traction among health-conscious consumers in recent years in a similar way as structured water and hydrogen water. It's said to be more "natural" than regular water and is thought to carry several health benefits because it's completely unprocessed and unfiltered. However, it's also incredibly controversial and…
What is thermography? Thermography is a state-of-the-art, and potentially life-saving, method of detecting cancer by using thermal imaging. The technology used to perform thermograms is considered one of the most reliable for risk assessment and detection, especially in the case of breast cancer — as opposed to potentially cancer-causing mammograms. The Breast Thermography website calls the…
Most of us never consider the acid/alkaline balance of our blood, but a proper pH is a crucial aspect to overall health. Many doctors stress the importance of reducing acidity and increasing alkalinity with an alkaline diet because a balanced pH helps protect us from the inside out. Disease and disorder, they say, cannot take root…
