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 […]
island getaway green smoothie
Do you feel like the daily grind is already getting to you? Are you itching for a getaway even though we just wrapped up the holiday season? Well, I can’t ship you off to paradise, but this delicious Island Getaway Green Smoothie might just do the trick! Island Getaway Green Smoothie Gather your ingredients: 1 […]
increase your brainpower in 5 easy steps
We used to believe that once the adult brain was fully developed, new neural patterns could no longer be established. Well, I’m here to tell you that actually, we CAN change our brains as we age. We have to opportunity to optimize our brain health, establish new neural patterns, and mold our mind throughout […]
get cultured
Fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir, and kombucha have a plethora of health-promoting bacteria. These friendly bacteria, also known as probiotics, help populate and rebalance your gut flora and can restore your health. Almost 80 percent of your immune system exists in your gut, which contains about 100 trillion bacteria. Here’s some perspective – you […]
