Processed foods

Processed foods

What are considered processed foods? Processed foods are anything that has been altered during preparation. This just means these foods are not whole, natural foods. Typically, this involves the addition of fats, sugar, and salt to packaged foods. Not all processed...
The Importance of Magnesium For Your Body

The Importance of Magnesium For Your Body

Up to 80% of people may be deficient in magnesium. As the fourth most abundant mineral in your body, it’s essential for building strong bones, DNA and genetic materials. It’s important to consume a diet rich in fresh organic vegetables to optimize your magnesium...
Take Control of Your Health With Grounding or Earthing

Take Control of Your Health With Grounding or Earthing

Did you know the energy from the Earth can help you live a healthier life? The concept is known as earthing or grounding, which is no more complicated than walking barefoot. “Grounding is literally putting your bare feet on the ground. When you do that, you’re...
Preservatives: keeping our food safe and fresh

Preservatives: keeping our food safe and fresh

As sustainability and food waste reduction becomes an ever-more important part of our food systems, we believe it’s essential to explore the ways we reduce food waste and increase food safety and freshness through the use of preservatives. Preservatives are crucial to...
Protein

Protein

Proteins are made up of many building blocks, known as amino acids. Our body needs dietary protein to supply amino acids for the growth and maintenance of our cells and tissues.  Plant and animal-based proteins vary in their quality and digestibility, but this is...
What Is a Stroke?

What Is a Stroke?

The brain must have a constant supply of oxygen and blood delivered by blood vessels; when the supply is cut off or interrupted, brain cells begin to die. This, in essence, is a stroke. Think of a stroke as a brain attack — similar in many ways to a heart attack. In...
Oreganum essential oil

Oreganum essential oil

Oregano oil has proven to be a powerful, plant-derived essential oil that may rival antibiotics when it comes to treating or preventing various infections. In fact, it contains properties that are antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal. In addition,...
Chai Tea

Chai Tea

Chai or chai tea is a popular drink in India, where this delicious hot beverage is often made by boiling tea leaves with milk and adding sugar and spices. My chai tea recipe is a bit of a twist because instead of whole cow’s milk, I use coconut milk. In...

Natural Energy Booster

If you find yourself feeling sluggish mid-afternoon, fighting to stay alert throughout the day, struggling with adrenal fatigue or feeling just plain exhausted, then it’s time for a change! Luckily, there are easy, affordable ways to banish tiredness, boost energy...
Root Canal Treatment, 6 facts you need to know today

Root Canal Treatment, 6 facts you need to know today

Read all about root canal treatment. A Tooth is an Organ A tooth is an organ, just as the heart or kidney or any bone in the body is an organ.  An abscessed or gangrenous tooth is not only a dead tooth but also a dead organ.  The body does not like dead...