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16 Vegan Recipes in a Jar

Unless you've been living under a rock for the last year, you've probably come across Mason jar recipes. Mason jars have become all the rage. Whether it's as a crafty-looking container to hold your breakfast or small Mason jar wedding decorations, it seems we can't get away from the things. But when it comes to cooking,…

What Are Eczema Symptoms? Plus 5 Natural Treatments

Eczema symptoms, which commonly include skin dryness and itchiness, affect about 20 percent of children (roughly one in five) and up to 4 percent of adults. Eczema, along with related skin conditions like dermatitis and allergies, tends to develop most often among people who already have very dry, sensitive skin or a rundown immune system. In…

6 Natural Treatments for Macular Degeneration Symptoms

It's estimated that 10 million to 11 million Americans have age-related macular degeneration, which causes vision changes sometimes so severe that irreversible "legal blindness" can occur. (1) In fact, globally, macular degeneration is the leading causes of permanent vision loss in adults over 60. And another alarming finding? The number of people with macular degeneration…

7 Natural Treatments for Seborrheic Dermatitis

Seborrheic dermatitis, a type of skin condition that most often causes facial dryness and scalp itchiness, affects about 6 million children and adults in the U.S. It can be tricky to recognize or diagnose seborrheic dermatitis because the skin reactions it triggers mimic those caused by similar conditions like psoriasis, other forms of eczema or even allergic reactions.…

18 Acorn Squash Recipes

Autumn could be known as squash season. Between butternut squash and pumpkin everything (like this outstanding Pumpkin Spice Latte), ‘tis the season for gourds. One that doesn’t get as much attention is acorn squash. While you can sometimes find it at other times of the year, acorn squash’s peak season is in the fall, from…

The Pros & Cons of Bariatric Surgery + Healthier Alternatives

For a country obsessed with losing weight, spending more than $60 billion a year trying to shed pounds, Americans are failing miserably. Even though we know the health risks that come with being too overweight, almost 78 million adults and 13 million children are obese — that’s one in three adults. (1, 2) It’s obvious…

22 Crockpot Soups and Stew Recipes — Full of Color, Flavor and Nutrition

Soups and stews are one of my favorite parts of colder weather. There's something about a pot of simmering goodness that makes the cold weather feel extra cozy and comforting. But the problem with most soup recipes is that they require quite a bit of time cooking to allow the flavors to meld together. And…

Sick of Kale? Then Try These 25 Kale Recipes!

Because of kale's emergence in the past several years as a superfood and must-have ingredient in cafes throughout the country, the leafy green has become something of a punchline. But trendy or not, the health benefits of kale can't be overstated. It has a whopping 684 percent of your daily recommended value of vitamin K…

25 Crockpot Chicken Recipes for Easy, Delicious Meals or Snacks

When busy days call for easy meals, I love turning to the crockpot. While it's often used as a way to make healthy soups and stews, I love using my crockpot or slow cooker to prepare chicken. It's a hearty, delicious protein that's even better with hands-off cooking time. And there are so many tasty ways…

5 Weird Ways to Stop an Infection (or Prevent One in the First Place)

No one likes getting sick or, even worse, contracting an infection. What with doctor's visits with long waits, the overprescription of  antibiotics that lead to superbugs and generally feeling awful, most of us probably agree that preventing infections in the first place is better than trying to cure them later. While you may know about eating chicken…