Turmeric is used as a spice, food additive, and in herbal medicine throughout the world. Its amazing medicinal properties, which include anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory capacities, are touted often, but could turmeric be the long-sought fountain of youth? It turns out that active research on turmeric has demonstrated that curcumin and its active metabolite, tetrahydrocurcumin […]
5 ways to prevent cancer
Every year 12.7 million people worldwide are diagnosed with cancer. It’s the second largest leading cause of death in the United States, exceeded only by heart disease. It kills half a million Americans every year. Globally, more people die from cancer than from AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis combined. The World Health Organization projects that without […]
easy bone broth recipe
Bone broth can be a very healing addition to your diet. Traditionally, people have consumed bone broth on a regular basis around the world. In fact, in many cultures, it is the basis of stews, soups, and grain dishes. It is something of a lost art here in the United States where it’s very easy […]
leaky gut syndrome and what you can do about it
Intestinal permeability, or leaky gut syndrome, occurs when tiny gaps develop between the cells, known as enterocytes, that line your intestinal wall. These tiny gaps allow substances that should be confined to your digestive tract, such as undigested food particles, bacteria and metabolic wastes, to escape into your bloodstream. Once the integrity of your […]
why you might have a gluten sensitivity and not even know it
I see many patients who insist they don’t have issues with gluten. They were tested for gluten sensitivity, they explain, and the results came back negative. Well, whether or not you have been tested for gluten sensitivity, it’s worth your while to learn these little-known facts about wheat and gluten sensitivity. Click here to read […]
why you should take a salt bath this week
Soaking in a tub with Dead Sea salts is a wonderful, health promoting ritual. Do this on a regular basis, and soak up the rewards! The Dead Sea has long been touted as an amazing place for healing. Since ancient times, the Dead Sea has been venerated for its life-giving powers. Legend has it that Queen […]
