Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) mushroom is generally known as “the queen of mushrooms” due to its staggering health benefits and body-and-mind balancing properties. Reishi has over 4000 years of history of use, and it is one of the most researched...
Fall is already upon us: pumpkin lattes are available again, smells of cinnamon-baked apples float by on cooler breezes. Fall is a time when susceptibility to illness rises--temperatures begin to drop, kids in school pass germs more easily, stress increases...
The word ‘detox’ gets thrown around a lot these days. It’s become one of those buzzwords people use for everything from new diet programs to specific ‘superfoods’. While some chalk up the use of the word ‘detox’ to being...
Shining bright in the superfood spotlight, Sacha Inchi is the newest star(pod) of the Western health community. With high levels of protein, omega oils, vitamins and minerals, Sacha Inchi is every vegan’s best friend. We may only be learning about...
Teas and herbal infusions have a remarkable ability to influence how we feel. Whether it's a pick-me-up on a sluggish morning, or something smoothing to promote calm and sleep after a busy day, sipping on one of these hot...
Every year it’s the same, old routine. What you optimistically brush off as a sniffle slowly evolves into a suspicious cough. By the end of the week, you reek of menthol and your co-workers are shamelessly avoiding you like...
The holidays can be a joyful, blessed time, but they can also cause a lot of stress with financial worries, jam-packed schedules, uncomfortable family encounters, and travel delays. All of this added pressure can be taxing to both mental...
How you start your morning determines how the rest of your day goes. If you don’t have time for juicing or preparing a fancy healthy breakfast, at least make this Golden Morning Elixir and drink it first thing in...
The health food industry is abuzz with enthusiasm about a new superfood phenomenon that actually isn’t new at all. Phytoplankton, found in the ocean, is considered the world's original vegetable. Why is it making a splash in markets across the...
With tempting recipes and innovative meal ideas surrounding us, shedding that extra stubborn body fat can be quite a challenge. Diet fads which turn out to be fruitless can really make a person lose motivation. In such a situation,...