Wouldn’t we all like a little (or a lot) of superhero power now and then to help us scale life’s various mountains? If you’re nodding “yes” right about now, think iron, a mineral critical to the circulatory system and life-sustaining functions. HEALTH PROPERTIES OF IRON Iron is a component of hemoglobin, which…
Supplemental Knowledge: Should You Take Nutritional Supplements?
Of all the holistic health products available, nutritional supplements are the most widely used, consumed by people of every age and every lifestyle. WHY SUPPLEMENTS MAY BE BENEFICIAL While supplements should not be used as a replacement for healthy lifestyle choices, (whether prescribed by a physician or self-administered), even those of us who…
Skip the Gatorade and Make Your Own Electrolyte Drink
Why use a commercial electrolyte replacement beverage when you can make your own and know that it will have far greater benefits and less sugar and chemical additives than anything sold in stores? MAKE YOUR OWN ELECTROLYTE DRINK An electrolyte drink is essential for rehydrating after intense training or competition in the…
Awesome Arugula + RECIPE
With a nutrient profile similar to kale, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli, arugula is an excellent alternative to these other cruciferous vegetables. Arugula’s distinctive, almost peppery flavor, makes arugula easy to enjoy and you’ll easily boost the flavor and health power of a meal when you add in this Mediterranean leafy green.…
Broth: Health Benefits Approved by Mom + RECIPE
From Mom’s best health advice – to holistic doctors everywhere – soup broth tops the list of healing foods to eat when you’re feeling sick or simply need a soothing, light and nutritious meal. THE HEALING POWER OF BROTH Varieties of soup broth include vegetable, fish, chicken, beef and bone broth without…
When the Skin Erupts: Heal Eczema & Psoriasis
When those painful, itchy patches of eczema and psoriasis erupt, doctors of natural medicine ask, ‘what is causing this condition to present at this time?’ The Greek translation of eczema means “to boil out,” so the question makes sense: holistic physicians look for the underlying root causes that bring about these skin…
Go Nuts for Pistachios!
Pistachios are robust in many nutrients that support healthy brain function. NUTRIENTS IN PISTACHIOS They are a great source of Vitamin B6, which can be quite low in people who have depression. B6 plays a role in energy production and helps the body make the brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) serotonin and norepinephrine that…
Improve Your Health With Collard Greens & RECIPE
A traditional Southern embellishment to soups, stews, and entrées, collard greens provide an impressive array of key vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, K, C, the B-vitamin folate, iron, calcium, and manganese. These nutrients play an important role in protecting our cells from damage and supporting the body’s natural processes for controlling inflammation. …
Trace Minerals: Essential to a Healthy Body
From the hair on your head to the bones that support you and the blood that runs through you, your body relies on minerals for optimal health. A CLOSER LOOK AT MINERALS Minerals are broken into two categories: macrominerals and trace minerals. Since the body cannot make minerals, we must get them from food…
Get to Know Herbs & Spices: Stinging Nettle
A European culinary favorite, Stinging Nettle’s (Urtica dioica) spinach-like greens are remarkably nutritious. One cup of Nettle is abundant in calcium, iron and zinc, and contains ample amounts of magnesium, copper, selenium and potassium plus vitamins A and C. HOW STINGING NETTLE SUPPORTS HEALTH A well-established remedy in Western herbal medicine, Stinging Nettle provides…
