Food Facts

Is Soy Good For You?

February 12, 2016 by College of Naturopathic Medicine CNM
Last updated on: February 12, 2016

Do you eat soy? Drink it? Supplement with it? Does the debate going on about the pros and cons of this now common legume concern you? In the West, soy is no longer just for vegetarians or the health conscious.… [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]

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]

How to Get Rid of Muscle Cramps, Charley Horses, Muscle Spasms

January 2, 2016 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: October 19, 2016

You’re sound asleep or floating in that delicious half dreaming, half aware state of limbo. Suddenly you are jolted awake as a white-hot, searing pain rips through your calf. You scream. You cry. You try to stretch out your leg… [read]

Beating the Winter Blues – Dealing With Seasonal Affective Disorder Naturally

December 23, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: December 23, 2015

Seasonal affective disorder, also called the winter blues or SAD, is a type of depression that typically occurs during the fall and winter seasons when days get shorter. The main cause is lack of exposure to sunlight. This type of… [read]

Foods That Contribute to Diabetes

December 14, 2015 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: July 3, 2017

One of the fastest-growing causes of death in the world, diabetes is especially prevalent in the United States as about 1 in every 11 people has been diagnosed with the condition. Medical costs for treating the disease are considerable, with… [read]

Five Awesome Organic Foods that Pack More Punch than Supplements

December 9, 2015 by Corey Jansen
Last updated on: December 23, 2015

Without a doubt, supplements are needed in today’s society. We’re on the go. It’s difficult to get everything our bodies require in a day. Sometimes, no matter how hard we work at it, we’re still deficient in something, and not… [read]