In Asia, turmeric is an herb with medical and religious properties. It is grown naturally throughout the rainforests of South and Southeast Asia.. This is a yellow herbaceous plant of the ginger family that has been used in Indian, Pakistani and Chinese cuisine for centuries. In the West, it is becoming increasingly popular as a [...]…
Irregular sleep patterns have long been one of the most common complaints heard by doctors, psychologists and psychiatrists. The modern, industrialized, computerized world is not kind to the human condition. Stress, processed foods, 24-hour economies and all sorts of noise pollution are blamed for a host of sleep disorders. Fortunately, there are ways to fight [...]…
In this age of the blogosphere, instant facts via handheld devices and apps for everything imaginable, many health conscious consumers are turning to an old fashioned way of keeping their weight in check: the food diary. Several major studies have shown that people who carefully log all the food and drink that they consume each [...]…
Anyone who has spent more than 30 seconds in a health food store has encountered products that contain probiotics, a type of “good bacteria” that boasts literally dozens of positive effects for overall physical wellbeing. Even mainstream grocery chains are getting into the probiotic supplement market by offering all sorts of food staples that are [...]…
Health enthusiasts often wonder about the best ways to get regular amounts of omega-3 into their bodies without using fish sources. Their reasons for seeking fish-free sources of this vital nutrient run the gamut of health-related rationale. A short list of the advantages of fish-free omega-3 sources points to nutritional advantages that many vegetarians and [...]…
Protein powders as meal and exercise supplements have been around for decades. Even old-school athletes in the early part of the 1900s turned to protein-rich meals and supplements as a way to enhance their body’s response to stressful workouts. In today’s junk food world, discerning consumers are looking for ways to make sure they get [...]…
Both chlorella and spirulina are variants of what we know as “blue-green algae” and have been around for thousands of years. Recently, both have been rediscovered as sources of vital nutrients for humans, and in many ways are the healthiest foods we can eat. Here are a few basic facts about spirulina and chlorella: They [...]…
We are dedicated to making Americans healthier. We understand that millions of Americans suffer from: Obesity and weight loss struggles Debilitating diseases like diabetes and Alzheimers Joint pain and chronic muscle soreness Mental issues like forgetfulness and fogginess Struggles to ‘survive and thrive’ in a crisis We do this through natural means. We use board [...]…
