It’s estimated that up to 25 percent of all adults are at least marginally deficient in vitamin B12 (also called cobalamin). Some experts believe this number may actually be a lot higher, since it’s suspected that there are many cases of undetected vitamin B12 deficiency. This means there are millions of people likely struggling with…
Kamut® (pronounced ka-moot) is a trademarked name given to khorasan wheat. The grain had been all but forgotten, but recently it is making a comeback. This is most likely because of its enjoyable taste, texture, nutritional value and hypoallergenic properties. Want to mix up your grain options? Add Kamut to your pantry, and use it…
While the nutrition facts of coffee and other caffeinated drinks come with some convincing perks, certain experts disagree and feel that there are better ways to boost your energy levels — seeing as caffeine overdose can negatively impact health. Caffeinated drinks — including tea, coffee and “energy drinks” — are all complex beverages containing hundreds…
Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia have long been portrayed as being mostly "feminine problems," considering they affect girls and women much more often than males. In fact, most research has shown that females are twice as likely as males to develop eating disorders. That said, emerging studies suggest that a growing proportion of boys and…
The use of various plants and herbs (known as phytotherapy and herbalism) for the treatment of reproductive problems, including prostate-related issues, has been growing steadily. The most common use of extracts made from the African tree known as pygeum is supporting prostate health and helping to manage symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (or BPH, which involves having…
Holy basil, otherwise known as tulsi, is known for its therapeutic power when it comes to maintaining homeostasis and fighting the effects of stress. The tulsi plant has a rich history dating back 3,000 years ago to ancient India. It’s long been considered an "adaptogen" and medicinal, sacred herb in Ayurvedic medicine. Historically, it was…
Some dermatologists refer to nodular acne as simply "severe acne" or as nodulocystic acne. Oftentimes these nodules can last a long time below the skin's surface, and usually they do not form whiteheads, blackheads or are able to be "popped." This means that the pus remains trapped inside the skin, which leads to redness, discomfort…
People living in cooler locations such as Russia, Finland and England have been practicing cold water swimming for hundreds of years. Since the 1800s swimming in cold water has even grown in popularity as a competitive sport and hobby, done without wet suits in the form of quick "polar plunges" and ice water races. There's…
When it comes to fighting acne breakouts and keeping skin moisturized, we hear a lot about the effects of different products and lifestyle habits on our production of sebum. What is sebum exactly, and why is balancing it one of the keys to maintaining healthy-looking skin and hair? Sebum is defined as "an oily secretion…
