Alkaline water has gained rapid popularity in recent years among everyone from health enthusiasts to professional athletes, whether they're following an alkaline diet or just trying to get more out of their hydration. It's true that your body's pH plays a big role in overall health, and the standard American diet is typically filled with…
Everyone desires white teeth, and not having them can cause embarrassment or worse. Luckily, there are ways for how to whiten teeth naturally, but there are many things that play a role in tooth color. Some people — no matter how many times they brush their teeth — have teeth stains from habits like drinking…
If you are one of the millions of people who has prediabetes, diabetes, metabolic syndrome or any other form of “insulin resistance,” maintaining normal blood sugar levels can be challenging. Over the past several decades, these chronic disorders have swept through the U.S. and many other nations, reaching epidemic proportions and causing serious, but often…
Imagine a fruit so nutritious that goats will climb trees just to eat it! Inside that little fruit is the little nut that gives us argan oil. For generations, natives of the Argan Woodlands in Morocco have pressed this nut to extract a precious oil with a number of skin and hair benefits. Argan oil…
Have you ever wondered how effective natural cancer treatments can be? Around 20 years ago, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. This was crazy for my family at the time because my mom was a gym teacher, swim instructor and was always considered to be “healthy.” After her diagnosis, she took the advice of…
Did you know that iodine deficiency "is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies and is estimated to affect 35–45% of the world’s population," according to research published in 2022, or that it's "estimated to affect 2.2 billion people"? It's true, but it doesn't have to be this way. Iodine is a trace mineral and…
You’ve heard of common grains like barley, buckwheat and whole wheat, I’m sure, but have you ever tried farro? Chances are you haven’t even ever heard of it, but you should! This impressive grain is beginning to gain traction for its health benefits and ability to adapt to different recipes. In a similar vein as kamut or bulgur…
When kidneys work the way they should, they play an important role in keeping the whole body clean, strong, well-fueled and functioning properly. Conversely, kidney failure puts the body at risk, allowing waste to accumulate and wreak havoc, which is why it's a good idea to do a kidney cleanse from time to time. Healthy people…
While we’ve always known that what we eat affects our bodies and how we look, scientists continue to uncover evidence that what we eat plays a huge role in the health of our brains. Yes, when it comes to staying mentally sharp and focused, eating plenty of brain foods matters, especially for our gray matter.…
Have you heard about the health benefits of activated charcoal? Although there is some confusion and skepticism out there about its safety and efficacy, activated charcoal that comes from a natural source is not only safe, but effective for promoting detoxification. Activated charcoal is a potent natural treatment used to trap toxins and chemicals in…
