7 Common Deficiencies in Women

Women’s health issues can often be a scratch-your-head mystery, especially when symptoms indicate one or more possible deficiencies. I see this over and over in clients, even when they are practicing a healthy lifestyle. Could it be excess stress? Absorption issues? Nutrient deficiencies? Hormone imbalance? Usually, those possibilities take a bit of time to answer, […]

Your skin is your body’s largest organ and acts as a protective barrier. Nonetheless, it doesn’t mean it’s impervious or impenetrable. It’s vital to be well-informed of what you’re putting on your skin, especially since toxic ingredients in skincare products can get into your body — precisely where you don’t want them. Potential irritants can […]

Juicy mangoes add sweetness to this beautiful, quick and healthy mango salsa. Flecked with red onions, jalapeno and cilantro, it’s mouthwatering with seafood dishes or with your favorite healthy chips or veggies. A proven favorite with young and old alike! Some of the Many Health Benefits of Mango Full of Nutrients. High in Antioxidants. May […]

As the number of baby-boomers who reach retirement continues to grow, an eye disease called macular degeneration – or age-related macular degeneration (AMD) – is becoming an ever-increasing health issue for millions of people. In fact, age-related macular degeneration is statistically found in nearly one-third of American adults over the age of 65, and is […]

Many of us have or know of a natural cough recipe that, over the years, was passed down through our family. Believe it or not, it’s those recipes that could be a much safer answer to the dry, hacking coughs that often linger after a cold or the flu. More and more people are suffering […]

A popular broad-spectrum pesticide and man-made chemical, chlordane was sold in the United States from 1948-1988. It was actually introduced to the US in 1947 as an insecticide to control termites and pests on field crops. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency legally prohibited the use of chlordane in 1983, except for controlling termites, because of issues […]

In herbal medicine catuaba has long been used as a natural remedy especially in traditional Brazilian medicine where it’s popularity is that of  being an aphrodisiac plant. Catuaba is usually sourced from the bark of a tree native to the Amazon rainforest.  Known under other names such as Caramuru, Golden Trumpet, Chuchuhuasha, Erythroxylum catuaba, Pau […]

If you’ve ever experienced a kidney stone, it’s something you will always remember. Kidney stone pain can be overpowering, often arriving in waves until that often tiny stone passes through your urinary tract and out of the body. Kidney stones aren’t always a one-time experience: about half of the people who have experienced one, another […]

Okay…I confess…I love a deep love for chocolate. So when I find recipes that incorporate healthy chocolate, I’m usually sold. However, when I first heard of chocolate hummus, I thought to myself “how could that even taste good?” Being up for any recipe that contains chocolate and is simple to make, I decided to give […]

Eating a healthy, plant-based diet doesn’t have to be a chore. This recipe for healthy zucchini patties makes a delicious snack or side-dish and packs a health punch of nutritious ingredients. Try them. Chances are your entire family will love them and will ask for them often…yes, even the kids. What are Zucchini Patties? Zucchini […]