Gluten-Free Pizza Crust Recipe

Most of us think of pizza crust in categories such as doughy, crispy, thick crust, thin crust, New York style, Chicago style, etc. You know, those pizza crust choices that are on the menu at most Italian restaurants or the local fast-food pizza joint. This particular gluten-free pizza crust recipe forgoes all those heavily processed carbohydrates and chemical […]

The use of olive leaf extract for harmful organisms and parasites goes back many centuries. Some people believe that the olive tree is referred to as the “Tree of Life” in the Book of Genesis. Ancient Egyptians may have been the first to employ the olive leaf as part of the mummification of their royalty. […]

Most people may not know about the health benefits of music therapy which is now used in a holistic manner for many health concerns. Music therapy may even sound absurd or a waste of time to many. Let’s define music therapy. Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized […]

The Mediterranean Diet has long been known to improve overall health and wellness. Many don’t know that olive oil, a significant player in the Mediterranean diet, contains a unique compound called oleuropein, which provides the oil’s characteristic astringent taste. The olive tree (Olea europaea) produces oleuropein generously in its leaves as well as in the […]

As the interest in dietary sources of Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs), especially omega-3s, has flourished, flax seed has been a popular buzz word in health food circles. The health benefits of EFAs are numerous, and are a key ingredient in this nutritional oil and seeds that truly qualifies it as a superfood. In addition to […]

Plums are absolutely delicious and can be included in most beverages, appetizers, salads and desserts. They are especially tasty grilled, sautéed, poached, baked or broiled. You can also swap them out for other fruits such as peaches, nectarines, cherries and apricots in many recipes. The health benefits of plums are many from helping the body […]

I love “the look” of freshly made Pico De Gallo. This simple & easy Pico De Gallo recipe can be used as a healthy snack, a party appetizer, or a fresh side to just about any Mexican dish. By the way, I can and do eat this Pico De Gallo recipe all through the year. […]

Aarhus University and Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark has provided the results of a major epidemiological study indicating that Parkinson’s disease may begin in the gut (gastrointestinal tract). The study is the largest in the field so far and has been recently published in the internationally recognized journal Annals of Neurology. Parkinson’s disease affects an […]

Neurotoxin pandemic. Yes, you read that correctly and we are now in the middle of one as the list of industrial chemicals that can affect brain development in children continues to climb. In fact, in a February 2014 study published in The Lancet Neurology, researchers summarize the latest neurotoxins that might be influencing what they […]

Many millions of microorganisms share your body with you. In fact, it’s estimated that the human gut contains 100 trillion bacteria. In healthy adults, it is estimated that cells of microorganisms outnumber human cells by a factor of ten to one. These bacteria, called gut flora, can influence your health in many ways, from helping […]