There’s been a lot of excitement about kumbucha tea lately. You may even have heard some of the buzz and wondered what it exactly is, and what all the excitement is about. A natural probiotic, hearty kombucha is a sweet, tea type of beverage. Fermented with yeast and bacteria it has a strong, ... Read More ›
UPDATED:March 18, 2017
UPDATED:September 24, 2016
Always tired? Your thyroid could be to blame
A sluggish thyroid, or hypothyroidism, can do far more than just muck with your metabolism. While these conditions alone can send your energy levels south, it turns out they could also be robbing you of vitamin B12 taking those tired-all-the-time feelings to a whole new low.1 Your thyroid is ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 1, 2016
9 surprising uses for the chili pepper extract capsaicin
Capsaicin is the substance in chili peppers that gives them their heat,1 but capsaicin has a lot more to offer than just spicing up your meals. In fact, it’s a powerful natural pain reliever2 that’s been used to help control joint and muscle discomfort for centuries.3 Substance P is a chemical in ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 16, 2016
The sweet but toxic sugar deception that’s left us sick & addicted
You don’t need me to tell you that refined sugar isn’t good for you. Even kids know a steady diet of sugar isn’t healthy. But few folks realize just how dangerous the white stuff actually is. Refined sugars, such as high fructose corn syrup, aren’t just empty calories, they’re also highly ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 1, 2016
The incredible hidden health benefits of mustard!
Mustard seed is an unsung superhero of food. Packed with healing benefits, it seldom gets the attention it deserves. For example, when was the last time you heard anyone say anything about mustard seed? Likely never. Well, unless it was in the parable about the mustard seed from the Bible. A ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 20, 2016
Beware the 12 worst drinking water toxins
Drinking water has been on all of our minds lately. Our government’s inability—or unwillingness—to protect us has become glaringly clear as we've watched the tragic story unfold of our fellow citizens in Flint, Michigan being exposed to toxic levels of lead in their water. The truth is our water ... Read More ›
UPDATED:April 29, 2016
A simple explanation of hyperbaric oxygen therapy
If you’re like a lot of folks you may have heard of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), but you aren’t sure what it is, or what it can do for you. If that’s the case you’re in luck, because today I’m going to provide a simple explanation of what HBOT is. But before I get started I’d like to make it ... Read More ›
UPDATED:April 30, 2016
4 great reasons to start a lemon water detox TODAY
I’m sure you’ve heard the old adage that you should be drinking eight glasses of water a day. I suppose it’s not a bad place to start, but the truth is there’s a lot more to it than that. Your body is well over 50 percent water, and water is absolutely essential to most—perhaps even all—the ... Read More ›
UPDATED:April 19, 2016
The 18 best probiotics for better digestion & gut health
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about probiotics these days. And for good reason, since your gut flora is a critical part of your overall health. Belly bugs have a huge impact on your well-being from immunity to mood. In fact, the balance of good bugs in your gut affects your digestion, how ... Read More ›
UPDATED:March 27, 2017
What are adaptogens? A simple explanation (+14 adaptogenic herbs)
You’ve no doubt heard the word adoptogen before. But if you’re like a lot of folks you may have found yourself wondering “What ARE adaptogens?” Or questioning what exactly they could do for you. And that’s a shame, because adaptogenic herbs have a number of health benefits. So what ARE ... Read More ›
