Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States, and the evidence supporting vitamin E's efficacy in preventing and reversing heart disease is overwhelming.
The liver is our body's main recycling station. It re-purposes all our bile and prepares it to break down food and digest fat in the small intestine. Among its many roles, the liver activates digestive enzymes and stores the glycogen necessary for digesting and assimilating carbohydrates.
There is much we can do to create more of a sense of calmness within us, but like training our body for a marathon, the mind, too, requires a daily practice of 'training'. Here are two great ways to build a happy mind...
How do you go about remedying any underlying inflammation? Good quality, anti-inflammatory foods of course. In the past, we’ve covered some of our favorite individual foods, but if you’re looking to go even deeper into your diet, there is one that is favored by medical professionals and holistic practitioners alike, …
As the calendar turns its page to a brand new year, now’s the perfect time to form new healthy habits — and we're not just talking about the food on your plate (although that plays an important part). Proper nutrition spans everything from what you put in your body to …
My life was unraveling before my eyes. A little over 18 months ago I made a commitment to do something out of character: to write a book about the days leading up to the launch of The Virgin Diet, including the behind-the-scenes story only my close friends and family ever …
For a practice so ancient, why are we only now gaining more insight and awareness into the application of Ayurveda into daily life? We get an expert's opinion on what her number one digestive spice is.
Have you ever wondered how safe your tap water is or been turned off by its after taste? American tap water contains several contaminants and a water filtration system is a good starting point to remove these. This article takes the guess work out of choosing the right water filter …
Discover simple ways to healthify your Christmas day menu without sacrificing any flavor, and create a healthy Christmas feast the whole family will love.
Yoga has been practiced for thousands of years and we know the numerous health benefits associated with the mind, body and spirit. Yoga helps to bring the body into balance and a regular yoga session will help increase muscle tone and promote weight loss. Find out 6 ways yoga can …
Aloe vera is a popular home remedy for sunburn, but it also has many other health benefits such as healing cold sores and wounds, treating constipation and irritable bowel syndrome, and relieving skin conditions.
Did you know that pure celery juice has unique regenerating and healing properties? Here are 5 healing benefits of pure celery juice.
Changing your mindset is one of those things that are practically impossible to achieve and that solely lies with the fact that most people just quit. They quit too early on their journey and they do not achieve what they were hoping for. But changing your mindset can truly be …
Food is medicine we don’t mean that as a metaphor. When it comes to addressing common yet uncomfortable conditions like hormonal imbalance it can be tempting to take aggressive measures. What we really need is to be gentle to our bodies, to listen to their cry for help and to …
Springtime is beautiful, but it can cause havoc on your allergies! Find out the best herbs for relief and stop the sneezing in its tracks!