WHAT are they? Mushrooms are the spore-bearing fruits of a fungus. They are not categorized as a plant because they do not undergo photosynthesis, yet they still boast nutritional benefits of their own. They can be found in virtually any habitat, especially where it is warm and wet. Benefits Mushrooms pack the nutritional punch of … Read more
Think of your body like it’s a temple: It’s yours to use, but there are some sacred spots you shouldn’t put your grubby hands on. Research shows that hands play a major role in the transmission of germs. Even after proper washing, hands and fingers are rapidly re-contaminated from the surrounding environment. That’s especially true if … Read more
Smoking is a bad habit but this does not prevent people from smoking. Nicotine is a highly addictive substance which makes people crave it, and the more they smoke, the more they need it. When smokers do not get nicotine, they feel great discomfort, which is a manifestation of the withdrawal phase. The physical symptoms … Read more
A whole body detox is a good way to flush your system of harmful toxins and get a good start on your clean-eating plan. You may have seen this word coming up more frequently “beet kvass” and may be wondering what it is. It is a powerful medicinal tonic that is a traditional Eastern European … Read more
Have you heard leaky gut? Do you know what the symptoms gut are? The GI condition commonly known as “leaky gut syndrome” has been gaining a lot of attention lately for several reasons: A growing body of research has linked leaky gut to a number of “seemingly unrelated” health concerns and chronic diseases. As more … Read more
I need to follow a weight loss plan to help me lose about 40 pounds, and right now I am on day four of the Atkins diet. I don’t really like the way I am feeling right now, and I feel like I am eating too much meat/ poultry/eggs. Do you have any suggestions on … Read more
Recently I’ve been having a hard time waking up in the morning and can’t seem to get enough sleep. Then, as the day goes on, I have fatigue and have a hard time finding motivation to get things done. What can I do to get more energy and stay alert besides caffeine? Answered by Jacob … Read more
What can you do to prevent type 2 diabetes? Insulin resistance is your body’s early warning system. Look for it to find out if diabetes has its foot inside the door. Your doctor says that your fasting blood glucose (FBG) is “normal,” but nonetheless, a concentration of 90 mg/dL is above last year’s result. He … Read more
Arthritis pain can be so bad that a walk to the bathroom can seem like struggling through a bed of nails –if only the nails were being hammered into your knees and back! Your body tells you to “sit down and rest” between every step. But that’s some horrible advice, no matter how well intentioned … Read more
Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are an infection of either the kidneys, ureters, bladder or urethra — basically, anything that the urine passes through on its way out is fair game for a UTI. And if you’ve ever been unfortunate enough to suffer from one, they’re very uncomfortable indeed. UTIs are one of the most common … Read more