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...
Having control over exactly what goes into the products used in your home can make avoiding chemical additives that much easier, as even natural products from the store can sometimes contain questionable surfactants, coloring agents, artificial fragrances and various...
Rhodiola rosea, also commonly known as Arctic root or rose root, is a powerful adaptogenic remedy with a long history of use in the freezing climates of the Siberian tundra. Other cultures throughout history that valued it for its...
One of the most overlooked diet essentials that I see is water. Not drinking enough of this good stuff can have a profound negative impact on many aspects of our health, but a lot of people just aren’t drinking...
Even though it's no newbie in the food world, coconut oil seems to be gaining popularity every day. There's one thing that makes coconut oil stand out—versatility! Coconut oil has so many uses that it's no surprise you see...
With a little innovation, you can learn to make your own All-Natural First-Aid Kit that won’t poison you! Truth is, a lot of the products on the market that are designed to keep bugs away or heal cuts are...
The holidays are approaching and many North Americans will indulge, skip workouts, be stressed and gain weight during this jolly season. You don’t have to be one of those people. Instead of denying yourself the fun of holiday treats,...
It’s “the season” again, when it is considered as normal to be sneezing and coughing. But with these few simple tricks up your sleeve there is no need to even worry about getting sick!
Remember that your immune system could...
Have you ever found yourself chomping away on the snacks stashed in your desk for ‘emergencies’ or plowing through a box of cookies only to realize afterward you weren't really hungry to begin with? While mindless munching can be...
Just about every morning I wake up, I open my bedroom window blinds, look outside and say in a slightly over-ecstatic voice, "Good Morning World!" Is this slightly absurd? Sure, it may seem odd to some. (I'm waiting for...
