Gingivitis and Your Health

Most of the time bleeding gums, typically the result of gingivitis, are simply a wake up call that we had take better care of our mouths by brushing and flossing more effectively. When we see blood in the sink while brushing or flossing, a few adjustments in our daily dental care routine are all that […]

The pros and cons about vaccinations are continually being debated. The public is told over and over by conventional medicine practitioners and the CDC as well as through the media that vaccinations are the safest and most effective answer for the elimination of certain diseases – especially childhood diseases. Parents are continually frightened into believing […]

Using safe and natural dyes for Easter eggs is, in my book, pure genius. I don’t know about you, but I’ve always been concerned about using conventional Easter Egg Dye Kits. I mean just adding more toxicity to a holiday that already reeks of excessive sugar consumption doesn’t seem like common sense. Even if you […]

With all the information about greening-up, you might wonder, “How can I create a green and healthy home without breaking the bank?” While creating a healthy and environmental-friendly home may seem a bit overwhelming and costly at first, taking it slow, one small step at a time will not only help your bank account but […]

Even the very concept of using iodine for health and wellness often takes a back seat to its use for medical considerations. However, using iodine for prevention and good health is essential for the wellness of all animal and human life. In fact, your entire body needs varying amounts of iodine. Still, your thyroid is […]

If you are like me, you don’t normally keep fresh lemons and limes on-hand because they often end up in the trash before getting used. While both of these fruits are not something that we eat whole, including lemons and limes in fresh juice, fresh salad dressings, over fresh seafood, a morning liver-detox drink or […]

Heirlooms come from seed that has been handed down for generations in a particular region or area, hand-selected by gardeners for a special trait. Heirloom vegetables are open-pollinated, which means they’re pollinated by insects or wind without human intervention. How experts define heirlooms can vary, but typically they are at least 50 years old and […]

We’ve all seen or heard the statistics. America’s children are seriously overweight, and many of them are dangerously obese. In fact, according to a new study led by Imperial College London and WHO (World Health Organization) among high-income countries, the United States had “the highest childhood obesity rates for girls and boys”, 19.5 percent and […]

Being Texas “born-n-raised” I have to admit that my eyebrows raised a bit when I saw a recipe for “healthy” potato nachos. Being a nachos-lover, but a very limited partaker, I had to check this scrumptious looking recipe for potato nachos. The ingredients are fantastic and now all nacho-lovers, such as myself, can indulge in […]

Despite the bad reputation that fat has developed in recent years, your body needs a certain amount of the right kinds of fats in order to function well, fight inflammation and prevent disease. Healthy oils are excellent sources of essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and other vital nutrients. Let’s take a look at six healthy oils […]