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The Zika Epidemic – What You Should Know, Without the Hype

February 7, 2016 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: February 12, 2016

Zika History and Current Spread The Zika virus was first identified in 1947 by scientists who were researching yellow fever in Uganda. They placed a caged rhesus macaque in the Zika forest. After it became sick with a fever, the… [read]

Homemade, Vegan Nut Milk Recipes and More

February 5, 2016 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: October 2, 2018

If you’re making nut milks for better health, there are a few rules you’ll want to adhere to. First and foremost, kudos for making your own. Homemade is always better when done right. But to do it right, skip the… [read]

Book Review – A Wilder Life: A Season-by-Season Guide to Getting in Touch with Nature

February 5, 2016 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: February 11, 2016

I enjoy a lifelong love affair with books. My collection had grown to a formidable size before my last three moves. Knowing each living situation would be temporary, I culled my library down to its bare bones—the best of the… [read]

Turmeric’s Anti-inflammatory Properties Explained

February 4, 2016 by Pixie Forest
Last updated on: May 9, 2016

Have you heard of curcumin? It’s the naturally occurring, healing compound in the root of the turmeric plant, and it is one of the most powerful antioxidants available via Mother Nature. What Is The Oxidation Process And Why Do We… [read]

Five Dangerous Myths About Dental Health

February 3, 2016 by Kimberly Dyoco
Last updated on: February 5, 2016

Unless you’re a medical professional or someone who takes a special interest in health, there’s a good chance you have a few misconceptions about your body’s wellbeing, especially in relation to your dental health. Several widely-believed myths are not just… [read]

Zonulin Research and Gluten Free Awareness Marches Forward

January 29, 2016 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: May 25, 2016

We’ve all met one. The person loudly proclaiming that gluten-sensitivity isn’t a real thing and that all those hipsters paying a ridiculous amount of money for their special gluten free products need to sit down, shut up, and have a… [read]

Birth Defect Gastroschisis Is on the Rise

January 28, 2016 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: January 28, 2016

The CDC reports a frightening birth defect, gastroschisis, is on the rise both worldwide and in the United States. Its cause is unknown. What is Gastroschisis? Gastroschisis is birth defect that occurs when the muscles of the abdominal wall fail… [read]