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03/26/2019 / By Amy Goodrich

Can this smoothie naturally relieve joint pain?

While joint pain and arthritis are more common among the elderly, both young and old can suffer from this condition, and debilitating pain can severely affect the quality of life. Therefore, many people resort to over-the-counter drugs or prescription medication. These drugs can temporarily bring relief to pain sufferers. But in the long run, they […]

03/17/2019 / By Amy Goodrich

5 ways apple cider vinegar can help give you healthy hair

Apple cider vinegar, or ACV for short, is one of those amazing healing foods that has lived up to its healthy reputation for centuries. It is so much more than just a salad dressing. Harsh, chemical-laden shampoos and conditioners often contain sulfates and parabens. Although these chemicals are great at cleaning your hair, they can […]

03/12/2019 / By Amy Goodrich

7 New food staples to add to your kitchen that have amazing health benefits

When your pantry is filled with healthy food staples, it is easy to put together a quick, healthy, and well-balanced meal or snack. Dried beans or lentils, extra-virgin coconut oil, whole grains, unsweetened almond milk, nuts, and seeds are all standard pantry staples you probably already have at your home. Next to the refrigerator, your […]

03/07/2019 / By Amy Goodrich

Learn how to identify magnesium deficiency, and what foods fix it

Magnesium — often called the master mineral — is involved in more than 300 metabolic processes in our bodies, including protein synthesis, calcium regulation, vitamin D absorption, blood glucose control, muscle and nerve function, and blood pressure regulation. Dr. Norman Shealy, a pioneer in pain medicine, even said that “every known illness is associated with […]

05/01/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

9 Reasons to add Chlorella superfood to your diet

Like spirulina, chlorella is a green alga with a host of health benefits. Though it has been around forever, this single-celled alga remained well hidden in freshwater ponds in the Far East until the end of the 19th century. While the Japanese were among the first to bring it to the market, it took a […]

04/14/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Easily dump dairy with these 7 modern substitutes

While health authorities still recommend people drink three glasses of milk a day to boost calcium levels and strengthen bones, more and more researchers are concluding that you might be better off ditching milk and dairy products altogether. A study published in the British Medical Journal found that people who drank three or more glasses of milk […]

03/14/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Are walnuts the key to fighting prostate cancer? Researchers think so

Next to non-melanoma skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most prevalent cancer among men in America, according to the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In 2013, 176,450 new cases of prostate cancer were diagnosed, and about 27,681 American men died from this largely preventable disease. The prostate is a […]

02/28/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Six immune-building foods and herbs you need to consume to stay healthy

Usually, your immune system does an excellent job of protecting your body against disease-causing microbes. However, sometimes bacteria or viruses can slip past your body’s defense line and make you sick. If this happens, many people rely on prescription medication or antibiotics to get rid of the sick-making invaders. Alexander Fleming’s discovery of penicillin in […]

02/09/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Ten “secret” superfoods to boost health

Given their large nutritional punch and incredible health benefits, most of us are seeking ways to include more superfoods in our diet. From exotic goji berries to antioxidant-rich acai bowls, these nutrient-dense superfoods often come with a high price tag many of us cannot afford. Though it pays to include high-quality spirulina or chlorella in your […]

12/28/2016 / By Amy Goodrich

A year-end look at superfoods: What’s good, bad and just odd

Over the past few years, the term ‘superfood’ has become a popular buzzword in the food and health language. We all know that an active lifestyle combined with a balanced diet packed with fresh, organic fruits and vegetables remains the best way to ensure optimal health. However, some foods are so nutrient dense that they […]

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