Vitamin D: not only is it powerful, it’s vital for good health. THE POWER OF VITAMIN D Although it’s called a vitamin, D is actually a steroid hormone that acts as a catalyst for processes that protect our cells. Every tissue in the body needs vitamin D, yet a large percentage of…
How To Raise Healthy And Happy Children
Looking to raise healthy and happy children? There’s a lot you can do to help your child maintain optimal health and prevent the occurrence of common illnesses. For instance: Do you model healthy eating? Are you exercising as a family? Do you make time to play and relax? ESTABLISH HEALTHY HABITS…
Create a Health Shift with Intermittent Fasting
You’re probably aware that going too many hours between meals can cause a drop in blood sugar that leads to headaches, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. While that’s true, new research shows that planned periods of Intermittent Fasting (IF) or Intermittent Energy Restriction (IER) can be good for your health. This is not…
Walking For Health
Walking is one of the things that distinguishes man from all other animals, and some 2,400 years ago, Hippocrates even referred to walking as man’s best medicine. WALKING FOR HEALTH Modern research has shown that walking, which is considered moderate exercise, is highly beneficial for overall health and carries less risk of…
The Antioxidant Power of Green Tea & Smoothie Recipe
The wonderful thing about Green Tea is how the leaves retain their biologically active nutrients from the time of harvesting to the moment you brew and then sip this liquid elixir. THE ANTIOXIDANT POWER OF GREEN TEA Green Tea contains plant nutrients (polyphenols), such as catechins and flavonoids, which function as antioxidants,…
Oh My! Health Enhancing Effects of Bilberry
Wild-grown and sweet, bilberries are the dark purple cousin of the blueberry. And they have found their way into every imaginable culinary delight: jams, pies, sorbets, liqueurs, and wines. HEALTH ENHANCING EFFECTS OF BILBERRY Medicinal use of bilberry dates back to the early Middle Ages. Tea brewed from bilberry leaves was used to…
Tasty Turmeric & Zesty Heart Healthy Salad Dressing
The bright golden-orange spice in curry and mustard comes from turmeric, a tasty herb with numerous health benefits. HEALTHY BENEFITS OF TASTY TURMERIC Turmeric is an excellent source of iron, manganese and vitamin B6. Additionally, curcumin, an active component in turmeric, is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In traditional Indian and…
Medicinal Mushroom Blend & GIVEAWAY
For thousands of years, practitioners of Eastern Medicine, Native Americans and indigenous cultures have used specific mushrooms for their health benefits. WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS? These fungi are often referred to as medicinal mushrooms and like all fungi, contain compounds called beta glucans within their cell walls. Beta-glucans provide support for the…
Why & How To Add Chia to Your Diet
Chia seeds were prized by ancient cultures as a source of sustainable energy. In fact, “chia” is the ancient Mayan word for strength. A NUTRITION POWERHOUSE A tiny nutrition powerhouse, chia is rich in dietary fiber and contains significant amounts of minerals and vitamins. One ounce of chia seeds provides calcium, manganese, magnesium and…
Nature’s Sweet Herb: Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)
Naturally sweet cinnamon revives our senses with its wonderful aroma and can enhance health with its medicinal properties. HISTORY OF NATURE’S SWEET HERB Cinnamon was first used in China (2700 B.C.) to treat fever, digestive, and menstrual problems. Indian healers used cinnamon to treat gastrointestinal complaints, as well as sore throat and cough. …
