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Herbal Focus: Salal, Gaultheria shallon
Identification, harvesting, and medicinal properties of salal, a Pacific Northwest evergreen shrub with a long history in traditional herbal medicine.
Researchers Discover Why Bananas May Be Sabotaging Your Smoothie
New research might make you pause before adding a banana to your smoothie if you want to get the most out of berries and other nutrient-rich ingredients.
What to Eat to Fight Osteoarthritis — A Research-Backed Guide
While the joint damage of osteoarthritis cannot be reversed, diet and lifestyle choices can slow progression and ease symptoms significantly.
Could A Healthy Diet Be Increasing Your Lung Cancer Risk?
A counterintuitive finding from USC suggests that non-smoking Americans under 50 with healthy diets may face a greater risk of developing lung cancer.
Dates May Be the New Superhero of Blood Sugar Control. Here’s Why.
Dates are a low-glycemic whole food with clinically studied benefits for blood sugar control, cholesterol management, and gut health.
COPD, Diet, & The Gut-Lung Axis: Here’s What You Need to Know
Researchers have uncovered a strong link between the gut and lung health, a gut-lung axis that influences conditions such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and COPD.
The Fermented Food That May Help Flush Nanoplastics From Your Body
Microplastics are a growing concern, learn how a traditional food may be key to detoxifying the body from these plastic particles that wreak havoc on health.
The 7-Day Gut Reset That Lowers Inflammation, Banishes Bloating, and Restores Your Energy
A 7-day gut reset goes beyond what’s on your plate by also addressing stress, encouraging mindful eating, and the importance of hydration.
16:8 Fasting Does More Than Burn Fat — It Rewires Your Brain and Fights Inflammation
Read up on the science-backed benefits of timed-restricted eating to improve overall health and quality of life.
Could This Be a Smarter Sugar Substitute? Scientists Weigh-In
Learn about a new sugar substitute with 60% fewer calories, a low glycemic index, may support gut health, and doesn’t cause cavities!
Can The Galveston Diet Help Menopausal Women Lose Weight?
The Galveston Diet claims to help women balance hormones, shed weight gain, and promote a healthier relationship with food all around.
Skipping or Delaying Breakfast? How Meal Timing Affects Aging, Mood, & Health
If you’re an older adult, meal timing, herbal remedies, and simple lifestyle shifts can help you to age well and feel your best.
Why Fiber + Fermented Foods Are the Ultimate Inflammation Fighters — Recipe Included!
Recent research says eating fermented foods and pairing them with a fiber-rich diet can help you avoid inflammatory diseases.
6 Science-Backed Ways to Lose Weight Without Dieting
A handful of simple, science-backed habits that can boost your energy, health, and weight loss efforts without adding stress to your routine.
Sweet Deception: The Hidden Risk of “Zero Calorie” Sugar Substitutes
Recent research links low-calorie sweeteners with cognitive decline; are artificial sweeteners affecting your brain over time?
The Humble Bean: A Simple Way to Lower Inflammation, Promote Heart Health, & Reduce Cancer Risk
Looking to lower cholesterol, cool inflammation, and boost overall health? The answer may be as simple as daily bean consumption.
Are Seed Oils Bad For You? Separating Fact From Fiction
Learn about seed oils, how they’re processed, areas of concern, and new research that looks at the health impacts of liquid fats.
Saffron: The Ancient Mood Booster Hiding in Your Spice Rack
Saffron isn’t called the “sunshine spice” simply because of its yellow attributes — it also has significant mood-boosting properties.
Are Sugar Alcohols a Healthy Sugar Alternative? Here’s What the Research Says
Popular sugar alcohols come in many forms but recent research suggests sugar alcohols aren’t quite as benign as they seem.
This is Why Visceral Fat Predicts Future Alzheimer’s Risk
Visceral fat deposits may trigger a cascade of changes in the brain up to fifteen years before symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease may appear.
Could This Tiny Seed Lower MS Risk by 40%?
Researchers have investigated flax as a potential aid for treating autoimmune conditions; their findings may surprise you.
Could Too Much Salt Fuel Depression? New Research Says Yes
Researchers have suspected the role dietary salt plays in depression for quite some time; has a new study solved the mystery?
Can Eating More Carbs Help Your Thyroid? Here’s What Science Says
Learn about the pitfalls of low-carb diets and the best diet for hypothyroidism and overall thyroid health.
How Your Diet May Be Sabotaging Your Sleep (And What to Eat Instead)
New research has found that the nutrients we consume daily may impact our sleep quality, length, and even our ability to fall asleep.
Microplastics in Drinking Water — Here’s What You Need to Know
Research has shown ingestion of microplastics negatively influences your gut but there are simple ways to protect from these toxins.
Thylakoids: The Fat-Blocking, Appetite-Suppressing Super-Nutrient You Should Get to Know
Learn how thylakoids, a compound found in leafy greens, can help you reach your health and weight loss goals.
The Hidden Dangers of Sugar: How It Accelerates Aging Inside and Out
Excess refined sugar is pleasurable while we are enjoying it, but what follows wreaks havoc on our health and our skin.
3 Simple DIY Home Remedies For Weight Loss
Here are 3 all-natural slim down remedies utilizing readily available ingredients already found in your pantry.
Eggs for Better Brain Health: A Simple Way to Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk
Learn why eggs are good for brain health and how several key herbs can also help keep neurodegeneration at bay.
Natural Weight Loss: My Top Tips!
Support for your healthy weight goals, including: diet, herbal remedies, exercise, vitamins and minerals, and daily habits.
Here’s How to Defeat Sugar Cravings Once and For All
Refined sugar is a tough addiction to break! Learn some tangible steps you can take to overcome sugar cravings once and for all.
Healthy Aging and The Hidden Dangers of AGEs
AGEs are advanced glycation end products, and when we have too many in the bloodstream it can lead to premature aging and a range of diseases.
Seaweed: The Ultimate Sustainable Superfood?
Seaweed is a sustainable nutritional powerhouse that is a food staple around the world, learn why it should also be part of your diet!
Boost Your Brain Health: How Olive Oil Can Slash Dementia & Alzheimer’s Risk
Learn what the latest science says about olive oil’s cognitive health benefits, including reducing the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Hiding in Plain Sight: Top Alternatives to Toxic Cookware
80 years after the advent of non-stick cookware and we’re now seeing the health consequences of the use of these chemicals in our cookware.
Here’s Why You Should Eat More Plants for a Better Brain
Plant-heavy diets have become exceedingly popular with those who want to improve health and treat conditions like diabetes and heart disease.
Tiny With Big Benefits: Here’s Why Everyone Should Be Eating Chia Seeds for Heart Health
A Small But Mighty Seed Long known in health circles as a health-promoting superfood, chia seeds are packed with protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids. They also contain important antioxidants, such as quercetin, kaempferol, chlorogenic acid,...
Carnivore Diet, The Microbiome, & You
Let’s examine how the animal product-heavy, “zero carb” carnivore diet impacts gut health and the microbiome.
Does Eating Earlier Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk & More? Researchers Say Yes.
Learn how disrupting our internal clock can increase our risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, metabolic disorder, and weight gain.
Fat, Sugar, & Salt Aren’t the Problem. This Is.
It may surprise you to learn consuming fat and sugar aren’t the health-destroying villains researchers once thought they were.
You Asked, I Listened: Best Practices for Natural Detoxification
Detox season? Explore how to support your liver and kidneys, recommended foods, herbs, and detox methods, and detoxifying heavy metals.
Chocolate is Having a Moment: Here’s How to Reap the Health Benefits.
Let’s explore the science that supports more chocolate in your life, this may just be the delicious superfood you’ve been seeking.
Four Popular Diets: Exploring the Benefits of Keto, Paleo, Mediterranean, & Plant-Based
Are you seeking a healthful diet for the new year after a season of holiday indulgence? Let’s explore some currently popular options.
There’s No Better Time Than Now to Enjoy Turkey Tail Mushroom — An Immune-Boosting, Disease-Destroying Thanksgiving Superfood!
This mushroom helps prevent picking up the latest bug, enhances gut health, improves immune function, and reduces inflammation.
My Favorite Autumn Detox Routine — Here’s Why You Should Try It Too. Recipe Included!
A fall detox focuses on removing the busyness of the summer months and nourishing your system so you can navigate the fall and winter.
Non-Dairy Chai Tea: A Delicious Way to Fight Inflammation, Pain, & Much More — Recipe Included!
Delicious chai tea is brimming with beneficial herbs that can help ease joint pain, muscle aches, and even chronic inflammation!
Eating More Fiber in Pregnancy: The Missing Link for Your Baby’s Brain?
Researchers have discovered that a high-fiber diet may reduce the risk of neurodevelopmental delays in children.
Pumpkin Power: How This Fall Favorite Boosts Your Health and Immunity
A Humble Fruit With Surprising Benefits As we head into autumn, one of the hallmarks of the season is the abundance of pumpkin in all its glorious forms. Think: Sweet bread, pie, savory soups, cookies, and even ice cream. It truly is one of the most versatile fruits...
Is a High-Sugar, High-Carbohydrate Diet Causing Your Depression & Anxiety?
Science has something to say about the impact of sugar on your brain and body. Here are some ways to break the sugar habit once and for all.