Ryan Benson
Cinnamon is usually considered a winter spice: You might bust it out when it’s your turn to host the company Christmas party or you’ll see it added to your local bar’s seasonal drink menu, but this spice doesn’t have to hide when temperatures begin to rise. In fact, the fragrant, potent ingredient can play an … Read moreFive Health-Boosting Reasons to Use Cinnamon
Simple home remedies can treat (and prevent) dry skin. Xeroderma, commonly known as dry skin, is a manageable condition that affects nearly everyone at some point throughout his or her life. Thankfully, skin typically heals itself. Yet the weather and our environment can affect how skin heals—you may need to take steps to prevent and … Read moreWhat Causes Dry Skin and What You Can Do About It
Your emotional state controls your digestion more than you think. By Lisa Marshall We get “butterflies in our stomach” when we’re nervous, “choke up” when we’re about to cry, and have a “gut feeling” when something just doesn’t seem right. We turn to “comfort food” when we’re depressed and forget to eat when we are … Read moreThese Foods Improve Digestive Health Immediately
Is the concept of curing type 2 diabetes through diet really such a strange notion? After all, diet was one of the key contributors that got you into this situation in the first place. Conventional wisdom seems to disagree, however. While diet, exercise, and lifestyle are nearly universally acknowledged as vital components required for managing … Read moreDiet Change Can Cure Type 2 Diabetes
Our immune systems are amazing. They constantly defend us against a myriad of diseases. But we must work to protect our immune systems. Research has shown deficiency in certain micronutrients—such as zinc, selenium, iron, copper, antioxidants, and folic acid—as well as deficiencies in vitamins A, B6, C, and E can have detrimental effects. In fact, … Read moreFive Foods Better Than Medicine
When your liver isn’t operating as well as it could, you may notice you’re sluggish, bloated, moody or even hungrier more often. Junk food, refined carbs and too much sugar all open the door for degenerative diseases to take over. In fact, according to the American Liver Foundation, non-alcohol fatty liver disease now affects 1 … Read more5 Foods That Wreak Havoc On Your Liver
Flavoring your lemonade with lavender is a great way to utilize the amazing medicinal properties of lavender. It is a wonderful aromatic herb that calms the senses. Pure lavender oil is an incredible essential oil to use for your own health and wellness. It’s among the gentlest of essential oils, but also one of the … Read moreHow Lavender treats Anxiety
A lack of magnesium can make matters worse for the millions of people who suffer from migraines and PMS; a shortage also contributes to osteoporosis by preventing the body from absorbing calcium. In sufficient amounts, on the other hand, magnesium can ease symptoms of heart disease and diabetes. It may even help ward off hypertension, … Read moreWhy Magnesium Matters
We are constantly advised to consume foods with more nutrients, but we end up eating more, and still lack those important ingredients into our bodies. Therefore, we need to learn which foods are rich in minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants, and increase their intake on a daily basis. Also, we need to try and get the … Read more14 Foods With Almost No Calories and a Lot of Nutrients
We all know raw nuts and seeds are good for our health when eaten in moderation—a handful every day is a good portion guide. For an alternative to your go-to nut, try roasting your pumpkin seeds this season. Snack on them raw, or add a scoop to soups, salads, cereals, or casseroles. Then watch (and … Read morePumpkin Seeds a Healthy Snack Pumped with Nutrients