Chronic disease is on the rise. Right now, 133 million Americans – nearly half the population – have at least one chronic illness such as diabetes or heart disease. With so much illness prevalent – and with the aging of the population overall – it’s no wonder many individuals are worried about healthy aging. But,…
Cooking for Healing: The Medicinal Magic of Chicory
April 18, 2022
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Herbs and spices were used by ancient cultures to heal the body, mind, and spirit. Roughly 80 percent of people worldwide still use traditional or ancient medicine, and more than 80 percent of pharmaceuticals are derived or developed from natural products, including plants. In this series, we’ll explore the healing power of herbs and spices while learning how to…
Japanese Honeysuckle: An Antiviral Immune Booster That Combats COVID-19
April 16, 2022
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The smell of honeysuckle is almost intoxicating. Its sweet vanilla-like aroma makes you stop, close your eyes, and breathe deep. Although many of us may be familiar with honeysuckle’s sweet-smelling flowers, not all of us may be aware that it also has powerful healing capabilities. Honeysuckle includes about 200 species that grow worldwide. All species…
Pomegranates Help Stroke Recovery
Everyone wants to stave-off the cognitive decline that is routinely experienced as we age. What if that decline wasn’t inevitable? As the study below shows, there is a simple, inexpensive food that not only supports cognitive functions as we age, it can help restore brain function impaired during stroke To a person concerned with the…
The Importance of Vitamins A and D: Nutrients You Must Have
With all the many vitamins available to us, you might wonder why I chose to focus on vitamins A and D in this particular article. Well, wonder no more. (Smile) These two power-packed vitamins are essential for our health, and they are abundant in the foods I discuss below. Before we get to that, however, let’s just…
Discover the Important “Across-the-Board” Health Benefits of Alpha-Lipoic Acid
When it comes to the health status of millions of Americans, there is definitely room for improvement. And, that’s putting it mildly. According to the Centers for Disease Control, a stunning two out of three adults in the United States are currently either overweight or obese. In addition, the American Heart Association reports that over…
Discover the Important “Across-the-Board” Health Benefits of ALA
When it comes to the health status of millions of Americans, there is definitely room for improvement. And, that’s putting it mildly. According to the Centers for Disease Control, a stunning two out of three adults in the United States are currently either overweight or obese. In addition, the American Heart Association reports that over…
The Ketogenic Diet Conundrum: Friend or Foe of Heart Health?
April 8, 2022
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100 years ago, ketogenic diets, which typically provide less than 10% of the daily energy intake as carbohydrates, first entered the realm of modern medicine with their demonstrated effectiveness in reducing or reversing pediatric seizures at the Mayo Clinic. While this remains valid today, there is a lingering concern that the necessary high fat intake when…
The Nectar of the Gods
Beyond the natural and raw honey that you normally find in the grocery store or market, New Zealand boasts some unique and healthful honey varieties. These gourmet honeys—like Manuka, Acacia, and Pohutukawa—have been getting more of the spotlight in recent years due to increasing health trends at all ages. Manuka Honey: Myth and Facts Manuka…
Chocolate – Good or Bad?
Americans love chocolate. According to some reports, the typical American eats between 11 and 12 pounds of chocolate each year. However, not all chocolate is created equal, health-wise. Healthy eaters prefer treats that contain nutrient-rich ingredients without a lot of added sugar. Milk chocolate, on the other hand, is packed with added sweeteners. According to…
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