Tis the season for apple cider! This is one of my favorite autumn drinks. With nutrition-rich apples in season, it's so simple to make and tastes good cold or warm, especially with a roaring fire. And with this apple cider recipe, there's no need to head to the store — you can make your own…
Having super-soft skin not only feels good to the touch but is very good for you because of the healing benefits you get from removing the dead skin. Making your own homemade body scrub with sugar or sea salt is simple, and in addition to eliminating the high cost of commercial body scrubs, it provides…
While you may have never heard the term nutrient density before, you’re likely already familiar with the concept of eating mostly nutrient-dense foods. There are many ways that health experts describe the idea of eating a nutrient-dense diet. For example, Dr. Joel Fuhrman, author of the book “Eat to Live,” coined the now-trendy term “nutritarian.” I…
With busy schedules and loads of processed and fast foods everywhere, losing weight after 40 fast can seem like a pretty difficult task. It's no wonder so many people question, "How can I boost my metabolism after 40?" While it's a common assumption that your metabolism slows down after your 20s or 30s, new research…
You are probably familiar with the earthy, nutty and spicy flavor of cumin seeds or ground cumin. After all, humans have been using cumin in culinary dishes since ancient times — but did you know that cumin seeds have also been used for a variety of medicinal purposes, from digestive issues to respiratory conditions? In…
Pau d'arco is native to South America, where it has been used to treat a wide range of conditions. There are reports of medicinal uses of pau d'arco tea dating back to 1873, and it was used in the Amazon rainforest as a "miraculous" healer for tumors with impressive anti-inflammatory effects. Pau d'arco, also called…
A lot of people think of lemon as nothing more than a simple garnish served alongside water at restaurants or a popular flavor for candies and desserts. Did you know that the lemon is actually loaded with vitamin C, antioxidants and health benefits? It's true — lemon nutrition benefits range from reducing the risk of…
If you've recently taken a course of antibiotics or you have a chronic condition that affects your immune system (such as autoimmune disease or diabetes), you have a higher likelihood of developing certain skin conditions, one of which is fungal acne. Fungal acne is a bit different than your run of the mill acne because…
As a common herbal treatment in traditional medicine practices for hundreds of years, borage oil has numerous uses — ranging from treating skin flare-ups to lowering pain. The most beneficial aspect of using borage oil, either topically on the skin or internally in capsule form, is that it has strong anti-inflammatory effects. Borage seed oil…
One of my favorite DIY skin masks is made using benefit-rich turmeric. Turmeric has been all the craze for dietary reasons but did you also know that it can also help your skin? Turmeric, traditionally known as Indian saffron because of its deep yellow-orange color, has been used throughout history as a condiment and textile dye. Turmeric…
