Collagen has become a popular ingredient that is now commonly found in sports supplements, skin serums and anti-aging formulations alike. However, a quick stroll through the supplement section of your favorite health store to pick up some collagen powder can easily leave you feeling confused and overwhelmed. From gelatin to hydrolyzed collagen to collagen peptides,…
Pepsin is considered one of the main digestive enzymes that humans (and many other animals) produce. When is comes to digestive/gut health, what is pepsin needed for? It is essential for us to properly digest the proteins found in the foods we eat. In addition, it helps with functions like nutrient absorption and protection against allergies, yeast…
The claims are quite bold to be sure: "Lipozene can help you lose weight without ever changing your diet or exercising, and customers can’t stop raving about how great it works in their Lipozene reviews." As you know, I’m not a huge fan of “miracle” supplements, even a fiber supplement, that make grandiose claims and…
Activated charcoal is an age-old natural remedy that has been used for thousands of years in Eastern medicine and clinically for about 150 years in Western Medicine. (1) There are many uses and benefits of activated charcoal, including the removal of toxins, digestive health, anti-aging, teeth-whitening, and many more. Why is charcoal great for your…
Men and women of all ages yearn for thicker, fuller hair, especially when thinning hair becomes a visibly noticeable problem. Thankfully, there are natural treatments for thinning hair like balancing hormones, reducing stress, eating a proper diet and more. The average adult head has about 100,000 to 150,000 hairs and loses around 50 to 100 hairs each…
With the new year comes a host of health-related resolutions: exercise more frequently, perhaps cut out unhealthy ingredients like artificial sweeteners or maybe even reduce screen time and nomophobia. There’s one resolution, however, that’s often overlooked, can have a direct impact on your health and is easy to do: cook more at home! In fact,…
Diverticulitis is a painful and upsetting disturbance in the digestive tract, a colon disease, which can be effectively treated with the diverticulitis diet. While some individuals experience constant discomfort, others experience diverticulitis symptoms that wane and then flare up. Diet and a variety of risk factors can increase your chances of suffering from diverticulitis, especially…
Finger painting is a fun way for children as young as 6 months to experience the joy and satisfaction of creating. It requires no skills or special equipment. Plus, it encourages hand-eye coordination and creativity and can engage children for long periods (always a plus for busy caregivers). But commercial finger paints — even those…
Have a bump? A bruise? Arnica oil is the perfect remedy for so many of our common bodily woes. Applied to the skin in the form of an oil, cream, ointment, liniment or salve, arnica has been used for medicinal purposes since the 1500s. Arnica oil contains helenalin, a potent anti-inflammatory, making it a must-have for…
Have you tried Brazilian hair straightening, also known as Brazilian keratin treatment? Many people see the keratin treatment before and after pictures and read the keratin treatment reviews and think it must be the best keratin treatment available. The results are just so impressive, particularly for people with especially unmanageable hair. I'm not trying to deny that this…
