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The Health Benefits of Berberine
Berberine is a natural plant-derived compound with a long history of medicinal uses in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine. It has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immune-enhancing properties, and several impressive benefits for many health conditions. The Health Benefits of Berberine • Increased insulin sensitivity! It’s been shown to lower hemoglobin A1c, insulin and fasting blood […]
Tips to Support a Strong, Healthy Lymphatic System
A strong, healthy lymphatic system is vital to experience permanent weight loss, a healthy functioning immune system, and preventing disease. It’s a major player in protecting the body from infection against bacteria, fungi, viruses, toxins, and potential threats. The lymphatic system is a network of thin tubes (filled with clear lymphatic fluid) and lymph nodes. […]
Controlled Breathing: Mindful Breathing Exercises
Our breath is a vital source energy. The practice of controlled, mindful breathing originated from yoga. Conscious, mindful breathing is known as pranayama, one of the eight limbs of yoga and includes different breathing techniques that aim to treat various physical and psychological conditions that have a positive impact on physiology, both in the mind […]
Cholesterol Benefits and the Dangers of Statin Drugs
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is essential to healthy brain function, hormone production and many metabolic processes. Contrary to popular belief, we need cholesterol. Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs are one of the top prescribed drugs nowadays. One in four Americans over age 40 and approximately 80% of those 60-75 years of age currently takes a […]
4 Things to Check Before Taking an Antidepressant
Guest Post: 4 Things to Check Before Taking an Antidepressant The following post was written by Kelly Brogan, MD, a New York Times bestselling author of “A Mind of Your Own.” Dr. Brogan studied cognitive neuroscience at MIT before receiving her MD from Weill Cornell Medical College. Board certified in psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, and integrative […]
Blue Light at Night Affects Your Brain and Body
Study after study has found evidence that exposure to blue light at night from electronics with screens and energy-efficient lighting is harmful to our brain and body, the environment, and detrimental to our health. Exposure to blue light at night, artificial light at night, and working the night shift has been linked to several types […]
DIY Natural Beauty Recipes for Hair, Skin and Body
The majority of personal care products and household cleaners on the market today are loaded with additives and chemicals that are harmful to your health, your children’s health, our pets, Mother Nature, and the environment. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make your own natural beauty recipes for hair, skin and body. Everyday […]
Identify the Root Cause: Test to Assess, Don’t Guess
Identify the root cause rather than focusing on the symptoms! This is a priority (not an option) for true healing and restoration of health to occur. Many underlying health issues can go undetected for years, leaving you feeling frustrated and hopeless. Diabetes, cancer, autoimmune disorders, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, sickness and lifestyle diseases do not happen overnight. […]
Recipes for the Best Homemade Healthy Salads
Healthy salads are a great way to increase your daily dose of fiber, feed the microbiome, and get a variety of folate-rich leafy greens and disease-fighting vegetables. Add some protein and healthy fats, and you will create an appetizing, nutrient-dense meal that is full of phytonutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Salads can be a perfect healthy […]