They may sound like they belong in some kind of circus or science lab rather than on your plate, but cotton candy grapes are all-natural, super nutritious and jam-packed with flavor. These tasty grapes boast all the health benefits and nutrients of regular grapes but with a twist: Each bite tastes just like the soft, sugary,…
Fo-ti root has long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to support liver and kidney health, fight various effects of aging, and "nourish the heart and calm the spirit." (1) Many of fo-ti's benefits are due to its supply of antioxidants and beneficial compounds, including anthraquinones, emodin and chrysophanic acids. When it comes to improving your…
The average woman experiences 450 periods in her lifetime. That's triple the amount of our ancestors, who generally lived shorter lives and spent more time pregnant and nursing. (1) And since more than 75 percent of women today deal with PMS symptoms during menstruation, it's clear that a lot of women are experiencing the uncomfortable…
Roughly 34 million Americans now have asthma, about 7 million to 8 million of which are children. (1) Asthma is behind 12.8 million missed school days and 10.1 million missed work days in the U.S every single year. In addition, asthma costs the U.S. about $14.7 billion a year in medical costs, prescription drugs and lost productivity…
An ectopic pregnancy is relatively uncommon, occurring in approximately 1 out of every 40 pregnancies. While miscarriage remains the most common complication early in a pregnancy, some research indicates that ectopic pregnancies may be on the rise. Researchers point to increasing STD rates as well as more women using assisted reproductive technologies, including in vitro…
An MTHFR mutation is a problem associated with poor methylation and enzyme production. MTHFR mutations affect every person differently, sometimes contributing to hardly any noticeable symptoms at all, while other times leading to serious, long-term health problems. Although the exact prevalence rate is still up for debate, it's believed that up to 30 percent to 50 percent…
You can't believe everything you hear. That truth is particularly true when it comes to nutrition lies. Each week, it seems as if a new fad or health solution is reported. These reports typically include information on a food now considered "unhealthy" or a better, faster way to lose weight. Many of the claims are…
Bisphenol A (known as BPA) is a carbon-based, synthetic compound that is ubiquitous in modern-day life. It's used in everything from shatter-resistant plastic water bottles and food storage containers to cash register receipts and canned food and drink liners. It's even in coffee cans and beer kegs. Despite it being literally impossible to fully avoid,…
Did you know that Paget's disease is the second most common metabolic bone disorder after osteoroporosis? It's estimated that around 70 percent of patients who have Paget's disease have no symptoms. Sometimes Paget's disease of bone is confused with arthritis. These are two totally different bone diseases, but they can have similar symptoms and they…
