Navigating the world of gluten-free eating can be daunting, especially when you are just starting out. The premise of gluten-free eating is very simple: if you stick to whole, unprocessed foods and avoid wheat, barley, rye and all their derivatives, then you’re golden. However, easy as it may seem to get a simple, whole foods meal […]
is turmeric the fountain of youth?
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 […]
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 […]
8 things your grandparents did that could save your life
Our society has largely lost the wisdom of generations past. There is a lot to be learned from our grandparents’ and great-grandparents’ ways — so much, in fact, that it can literally save our lives. Here are a few kernels of wisdom we should apply immediately: 1. Grow your own food. Invest some time and energy […]
fight the flu with these 4 herbs
We’re in the middle of a very aggressive flu season – the worst since 2009, in fact. Along with aggressive hand-washing, ensuring that you are getting 8 to 9 hours of sleep each night, staying well-hydrated, and taking vitamin C supplements on a daily basis, loading up your plate or filling your teacup with the following herbs […]
6 simple things you can do in 2013 to optimize your health
The commencement of a new year brings with it the promise of new beginnings. It’s a window in time when the opportunity to make positive changes is more tangible than at other times in the year. And the truth is that you always have the opportunity to make healthful choices and nourishing changes, but nothing […]
