Sometimes called a German Turnip, kohlrabi is a round tuber veggie in the same family that has produced broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage. It has a tough as nails exterior, but once you discover what is inside, you'll be hooked! Their taste...
Ayurveda, which literally means “the knowledge of life,” is the traditional healing science of India. Viewing disease as the natural end result of living out of harmony with our environment, Ayurveda emphasizes reestablishing harmony and balance as...
The treatment of the body using chi has been around for a very long time. One of the first written accounts describing meridians as channels of energy was discovered in a Han dynasty (206BC – 220AD) tomb in Hunan, China; 8000 year old stone...
Chemicals previously used as inert ingredients in pesticide formulations have been detected in a wide range of North American wildlife species, according to research published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology. The compounds,...
By Jason Lauritzen - Light is a ubiquitous health variable that few understand and many dismiss. Why does light deserve our attention? Consider this: every cell in your body is tied to CLOCK genes. The name fits these genes — they...
Sometimes foods that are healthy don't always appeal to a large number of people. Blueberries are an exception, however - they are both delicious and nutritious. Blueberries are truly one of the great superfoods for so many reasons. Although they...
If you visit a soccer field at a school, park or even professional stadium, you might think at first glance that it is covered with carefully mowed grass. But more than likely, you are looking at a synthetic turf field made with a controversial...
Did You Know…that the rhodiola plant is an adaptogen that has the potential to not only prevent disease, but also increase lifespan? Rhodiola, sometimes called Artic Root or Golden Root, is a yellow-flowered mountain plant that has been used for...
A study was published in the journal Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience looking at the effects of ketones as brain fuel and their use in treating Alzheimer’s disease. The title of the study is: Can Ketones Help Rescue Brain Fuel Supply in Later...
My girls love to snack. So many of the snack foods at the market are either so full of toxic ingredients, preservatives or GMO's and they are packaged in plastic or they are Organic and ridiculously expensive. As my family goes more 'Off the Grid'...
By Valerie Robitaille Many chemicals are not only toxic and sometimes carcinogenic but can be totally unnecessary in any way, shape or form for the quality of our lives. Nevertheless they are produced and marketed as being essential to our modern...
Spring is the perfect time to plant those crops so you can eat homegrown organic fruits and veggies. I am a huge proponent of home gardening. You really can garden anywhere even if you have grow sprouts on your kitchen counter. With the state of...
Most of us have had experience using turmeric as a spice in cooking, while only few know that turmeric and honey combination (we call it “golden honey”) becomes an invaluable natural remedy. Turmeric has strong anti-inflammatory and...
As universities across the country hold cry-ins, counseling sessions, and post-election therapy events, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has quietly approved Monsanto's new drift-prone herbicide, which will further poison, emasculate, and...
What's Behind the Rise in IBD? Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — not to be confused with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — is an autoimmune disease that can have very serious consequences. (IBS, on the other hand, is a functional bowel disorder. In...