Chamomile has long been recognized for its medicinal and beauty benefits. There are two common varieties used, German Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita) and Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile). The dried flowers of chamomile plant contain many flavonoids and terpenoids that contribute to its medicinal properties. Chamomile...
We most commonly hear about Brazil nuts for their high amounts of selenium, but sunflower seeds are an affordable choice that also lend themselves to balancing hormones as well. Sunflower seeds are high in selenium, a trace mineral that...
The cholesterol-lowering ability of collard greens may be the greatest of all commonly eaten cruciferous vegetables! In a recent study, steamed collard greens outshine steamed kale, mustard greens, broccoli, brussels sprouts, and cabbage in terms of its ability to bind bile...
Issues with getting to sleep and poor sleep quality are so widespread that almost everyone experiences them at some point. Multiple sources of stress in our lives from work, education, financial issues and the challenges of raising a healthy...
Intestinal parasites are more common in the United States than often thought, says Anne Louise Gittleman, Ph.D. In fact, 90 percent of humans will have a problem with parasites in their lifetime. Increased travel and dining out are to...
I've always been overweight my whole life. I was diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovarian disorder) and was told I would not be able to have children. This devastated my husband and I. I turned to food and quickly gained 100...
There are numerous sources of background radiation in the world today, like the fallout from many years of weapons testing and a number of nuclear power accidents. As so many of these factors are beyond our control one of...
It's inevitable, we are going to age! But, we can slow it down. Here are three of my favourite ways to help keep your skin looking young and radiant and slow down the dreaded aging process.
1. Co Enzyme Q10...
Motivated to ascend as high as possible in a sea of saw-toothed sierras, my body will need calories and plenty of them. As a rock climber, caver, long distance hiker and raw vegan, I often get asked the protein...
Back in the Summer of 2012, I was experiencing symptoms of hormonal imbalance. This opportunity enabled me to become empowered to take my health into my own hands. I started seeing where the disharmony and imbalance was occurring in myself....
