Holistic Health

Turmeric – Learn More about This Ayurvedic Herb

July 9, 2014 by Dr. Mercola
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Way before the advent of synthetic, drug-based medicine, herbs and spices were valued for their medicinal properties. One clear example of this is the use of plants in Ayurvedic medicine in India. What Is Ayurveda? Ayurveda, which roughly translates to… [read]

Factory Farmed Chickens: The Hidden Cost of Cheap Chicken

July 8, 2014 by Cornucopia Institute
Last updated on: June 14, 2015

Americans eat a phenomenal amount of chicken, more than any other meat. Those of us over 50 can still remember when chicken was a treat for special occasions because it was more expensive than beef. Today chicken is the cheapest… [read]

GMO-Bananas are Going Into Human Trials

June 30, 2014 by Max Goldberg
Last updated on: June 28, 2015

Why This Won’t End Well Some people have had it with “natural” food. For fifteen years, Urvashi Rangan, director of consumer safety and sustainability for Consumer Reports, has been pointing out that “natural” is just about the most misleading label… [read]

The Amazing Herbal Power of Ginger

June 28, 2014 by David Jockers DC, MS, CSCS
Last updated on: April 25, 2017

Superfoods are foods and herbs that have a unique concentration of nutrients that synergize together to boost potential. These foods are typically loaded with a combination of critical fatty acids, anti-oxidant phytonutrients, and essential amino acids. Ginger is a superfood… [read]

The Super Health Benefits of Maca

June 26, 2014 by David Jockers DC, MS, CSCS
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Maca is a root vegetable belonging to the Brassica family of cruciferous vegetables. It is most similar to radishes and turnips in growth habits, size, and proportions. Maca is extremely rich in minerals with ample amounts of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium,… [read]

The Health Benefits of Epsom Salt Baths

June 26, 2014 by David Jockers DC, MS, CSCS
Last updated on: February 29, 2016

Epsom salts have been used by many different cultures for hundreds of years. They have a number of different beneficial properties and are used in gardening, household cleaning, and detoxifying the body. These salts are very inexpensive and can be… [read]

Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar & How to Make Your Own

May 28, 2014 by Derek Henry
Last updated on: October 14, 2016

Fermented foods are becoming very popular, and for good reason. They are rich in probiotics and enzymes and have highly bioavailable forms of the nutrients contained within the food or beverage being fermented. In this case, the health benefits of… [read]