Kidney Stones – What You Need to Know

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 […]

Imagine waking up one morning and discovering that you are having tremors and may find that it takes longer to walk across the room to get dressed. It would be very unnerving, to say the least, especially if it continued to get worse. Is it just old age? Well, maybe, but it could be the […]

Homemade Mexican hot chocolate is the ultimate in warmth and coziness. It’s one of my preferred Christmas and winter drinks – just nothing better than sitting by the fireplace with a cup of Mexican hot chocolate, a good book, and warm socks on my feet. All three are comforting and stress-relieving, especially after a long […]

Are your blood pressure levels borderline? Do you want to keep your blood pressure levels healthy? Would you like to know about a simple exercise that can greatly lower blood pressure? I’m talking as much as 10-20 mmHg. It’s not an endurance exercise. It’s not a strength exercise. It’s not even a floor exercise. It’s […]

Menopause can spark a diversity of symptoms caused by a definite hormonal shift. Hot flashes, irregular periods, mood swings, fatigue, insomnia, irritability, headaches, changes in libido and bladder control are all very real symptoms during the menopause years. Not every woman will experience every symptom, but all of these symptoms are associated with the hormone […]

Through years of experience, I’ve found that in life and in my pantry, it’s the simple things that serve me best in life and the foods I prepare. Because of their ease, adaptability, and sumptuous flavor, DIY pantry staples similar to the DIY flavored and seasoned salt gift jars recipes below have found their way […]

Not many people are aware of the many excellent health benefits of cilantro or its history of use. In the USA, cilantro and coriander describe two parts of the same plant, Coriandrum sativum, which belongs to the Apiaceae family. In the beginning, the herb was grown in what is now present-day Greece. Utilized by the […]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is considered an important medical concern because it highlights the dangers and consequences of hormonal imbalances that are all too common these days. Women who have PCOS exhibit hormone imbalance and metabolism issues that can affect their overall health and appearance. Along with unpleasant side effects such as unwanted facial hair […]