Almost everyone experiences mild to severe headaches, which are among the most common disorders of the nervous system. In fact, approximately 45 million Americans suffer from chronic headaches. They can range from mild, annoying aches to throbbing pain that feels like the head will explode. We can all agree that the less we experience them, … Read more
There are many health benefits from eating fermented foods. Making your own cultured veggies is not difficult, but as with anything, having the right tools makes the job much easier and more fun. I have spent the last six months streamlining the process and refining my basic recipe. One of the key ingredients though is … Read more
Eating broccoli could reverse the damage that diabetes inflicts on heart blood vessels. The key is most likely a compound in the vegetable called sulforaphane. Sulforaphane encourages production of enzymes that protect the blood vessels, and reduces the number of molecules that cause cell damage — known as Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) — by up … Read more
Let’s face it: we have fat-phobia. We’re afraid of not being able to lose the fat and we’re also afraid to eat it! “Doesn’t fat make people fat?” is probably one of the most commonly asked questions. Our fear of fat and eating low-fat, can actually be part of the problem in developing Type II … Read more
Shedding the pounds is easy when you avoid these weight-loss traps. These days, we’re fed so many conflicting messages about how to stay slim and fit—Hollywood beach bodies and celebrity diets abound. But the secret to maintaining a healthy body weight doesn’t lie in deprivation or fly-by-night fads. Thankfully, it’s a lot simpler: Eat healthy, … Read more
Finding someone who suffers from a sinus infection is like playing “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.” You know, the game where you can link any actor to Bacon within six connections of others who have worked with him. “Six Degrees of Sinusitis” may not be as glamorous—mucus and all—but it does show how prevalent sinus … Read more
The health effects of coffee are quite controversial. Depending on who you ask, it is either a super healthy beverage or incredibly harmful. But despite what you may have heard, there are actually plenty of good things to be said about it. For example, it is high in antioxidants and linked to a reduced risk … Read more
The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type of heart disease in the United States is coronary artery disease (CAD), which affects the blood flow to the heart. Decreased blood flow can cause a heart attack. Your heart is a hollow muscle, made of two pumps side by side. Each pump … Read more
Magnesium. You probably have heard about it and may know a little bit about it, but do you know how beneficial it is to your health? Magnesium is important to nearly every organ, tissue and function in your body. From basic cellular health to heart health, magnesium is vital to your health. A magnesium deficiency … Read more
Everybody likes to save some time, money and try some creative new ideas. We would like to show you some awesome tips and tricks with which you can make your time in the kitchen fun and entertaining. Here are 15 tricks that are sure to save you time and impress! Ready for pancakes all the … Read more