It’s that time of year again. Germs are lurking around every corner. I don’t blame you if you’re tempted to hide in your house until spring comes around again. Or if it feels like running to your doctor for every sniffle, cough, or sneeze is a reasonable reaction. But trust me, neither one is ... Read More ›
immune system
UPDATED:December 5, 2018
UPDATED:November 27, 2017
Build a barrier against bugs with 7 immunity boosters
It may be the most wonderful time of year. But it’s also the busiest and most stressful for many of us too. With all the shopping, cleaning, wrapping, socializing and cooking getting through the holidays can sometimes feel like you’re running a marathon. And when you’re burning the candle at ... Read More ›
UPDATED:November 27, 2017
Try white tea for effortless weight loss and more
You probably already know that green tea is terrific for jump-starting weight loss. Experts say it’s the catechins in the tea, such as (EGCG), which can help us beat the battle of the bulge. And if you’ve followed our past advice, you may have already sipped on some of this delicious beverage ... Read More ›
UPDATED:November 6, 2017
Stay infection free this winter with amplified immunities
Have you ever wondered how the folks who lived through the great plagues of our past managed to do it? Sure genetics and luck played a role for some survivors. But countless folks turned to nature to give them the upper hand. Relying on herbs to help them amplify their own natural ... Read More ›
UPDATED:November 27, 2017
Boost your immune system to beat back to school blues
I know what you’re thinking. It’s been YEARS since you stuffed your new notebook and pencils into a backpack and headed back to school. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t prepare your immune system too. Because even if you aren’t catching a school bus every day someone in your life likely ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 18, 2017
PREbiotics could be key to less anxiety and better sleep
You hear a lot about probiotics these days. And it’s easy to see why. It seems like hardly a week goes by when we don’t get some exciting news about our gut health. And probiotics contribute to healthy gut flora. Replenishing our good gut bugs in the face of diet mistakes, stress and ... Read More ›
UPDATED:April 18, 2017
Get your probiotics with 5 foods that aren’t yogurt
Most folks know by now that yogurt is rich in probiotics. But while eating plain yogurt with fruit is a great way to naturally boost your good gut bugs, it’s far from the only probiotic food you can put on your menu. Probiotics are living microorganisms that fight off bad bugs to help keep us ... Read More ›
UPDATED:December 28, 2016
Fight cancer with natural killer cell boosting nutrients
Your immune system is your body’s built in defense system against foreign invaders. When it’s fully powered up it can help protect you against all kinds of illnesses and diseases including cancer. At the center of this powerful defense system are your white blood cells, or leukocytes, which are ... Read More ›
UPDATED:November 18, 2016
12 ways to protect your health during holiday travel
Who doesn’t love the holidays? Decorating the house. Spending time with family and friends. All the delicious foods. And, of course the holiday travel. Okay, so that last one is actually something we love to hate. Let’s face it, holiday travel is the worst. The crowded airplanes and filthy rest ... Read More ›
UPDATED:March 18, 2017
Top 6 reasons to try kombucha tea
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 ›
