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Allene Edwards first became interested in alternative medicine and holistic treatment modalities when she successfully used diet therapy to manage her children’s ADHD. Later when she became chronically ill with an auto-immune disease that multiple doctors could not identify, much less cure, she successfully treated both the symptoms and the cause through naturopathic treatment and nutrition.

How To Make Kimchi

February 3, 2015 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: July 2, 2016

Eating to establish and maintain healthy bacteria in the gut may be the most important action we take to maintain and enhance our health. Once we understand how the good bacteria in our gut aids us—in digestion of our food,… [read]

Clean Your Home Cheaply and Easily Without Toxic Chemicals – DIY

January 29, 2015 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

So, you’ve decided to get healthy. You’re going all the way. You’ve cleaned up your diet. You’re exercising regularly. What’s left to do? Detox. But first, you need to take a good hard look at the chemicals you use on… [read]

Crazy Pills: Over-the-Counter and Prescription Meds Linked To Dementia

January 29, 2015 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: August 23, 2018

A new study clearly shows common over-the-counter medications widely used for asthma, allergies, and insomnia increase the risk for dementia. The study also found that the risk may not be reversible, even after several years off of these medications. The… [read]

Healthy, Honest Penis Talk

January 28, 2015 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: March 10, 2016

Does Size Matter? How many times have you heard that size doesn’t matter? I’m sure you’ve heard it a lot. I’m sure you’ve heard it a lot more if you aren’t particularly well endowed. But come on boys, let’s be… [read]

Vegetables and Nuts That Are Fruits

January 21, 2015 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

We generally label foods as fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts by their taste, appearance, and use. Not all vegetables are vegetables, and not all fruits are fruits. And strangely, not all nuts are nuts; some are seeds, and some are… [read]

Your Guide to Root Vegetables – Health Benefits, Recipes, and More

January 20, 2015 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: April 12, 2016

Root vegetables are exactly what the name implies – they are the root of the plant. The most common root vegetables have become family staples: potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, onions, beets, and radishes. Some are treasured spices: garlic, ginger, horseradish,… [read]

Vitamin C Packed Fruits and Vegetables

January 19, 2015 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

We’ve all had it drilled into us: citrus fruits are the source for vitamin C. But citrus fruits aren’t the only source. They aren’t even the best source! The amount of vitamin C in one serving of papaya, strawberries, pineapple,… [read]