There’s an herbal remedy that’s been used by native populations in Central and South America for thousands for years, shown to help relieve a wide range of problems from skin dermatitis to coughs. Starting in around the 1950s, European physicians considered sarsaparilla root a “tonic, blood purifier, diuretic and sweat promoter” that could help treat serious,…
Anti-inflammatory, high-antioxidant foods keep you healthy and, if sick, can bring you back to good health. Berries certainly fit the bill, and the trendy berry of the moment with major anti-aging benefits is the acai berry. There's a reason health food stores are now pumping out more “acai bowls” than ever. What is acai berry good for? Perhaps…
What looks like ginger, acts a little bit like turmeric, but actually has been shown to fight cancer like a champ and can even keep your brain healthy? You (probably haven’t) guessed it: galangal. This root, which is part of the ginger family, grows in various parts of Asia and is a staple herb in Thai…
While lesser known than "superfruits" like acai berry or pomegranate, noni is a fruit that’s earned its name as a superfood due to its many antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. More specifically, noni juice has demonstrated a range of potentially beneficial effects as an anti-inflammatory drink in research studies, although leaves and seeds from the fruit…
Painful conditions like gout and kidney stones affect millions of people around the world. Fortunately, both can be well-controlled simply by making a few modifications to your daily routine and following a low-purine diet. Not only can limiting your intake of purines aid in the prevention of these serious conditions, but it can also boost…
If you've ever visited Vietnam, Thailand or China, you may have come across the fruit called longan, a relative of lychee. Longan is a white-fleshed, juicy fruit with yellow-brown skin that grows in hanging clusters. Each small fruit is about the size of a large olive and is sometimes called a "berry" (although it's not…
If you've ever visited Mexico or the Southwest United States, you may have come across a type of pink cactus fruit called prickly pear. It has a long history of use in folklore medicine and according to historians, was relied upon by Native Americans who used the fruit not only for food, but also as…
Rich in heart-healthy fats, protein and a megadose of important vitamins and minerals, there's no doubt that fish can be a great addition to a balanced diet. In fact, many health organizations like the American Heart Association even recommend squeezing at least two servings into your diet per week to boost heart health and protect…
Filling your diet with a variety of low-calorie foods is one of the most simple strategies to lose weight. However, this doesn't mean you have to scale back on everything but rice cakes, iceberg lettuce and broccoli. In fact, there are a number of nutritious foods out there that are versatile, delicious and still low…
