Acne Answers You Need to Know

Acne vulgaris, or acne as it is commonly known, is an inflammatory skin disorder that often develops in adolescence and usually improves during adulthood. Most acne surfaces in adolescence and up to 85% of teens and preteens develop acne to some degree. Teenage boys are the most likely individuals to have severe acne that can produce […]

GMO Definition: Genetically Modified Organisms engineered from DNA of different species of plant, animal, bacterial, and viral genes. [1]  Although labeling of genetically modified organism (GMO) products in the marketplace is required in 64 countries, it is not required in the United States and no distinction between marketed GMO and non-GMO foods is recognized by […]

During the spring and summer months, most of us find ourselves more involved with outside activities for longer periods of time. When out in the sun for more than 15-30 minutes, it’s important to safely and effectively protect your skin. Finding a non-toxic and safe sunscreen that offers adequate protection is not always easy. The […]

Let’s be honest. Trying to remember what produce should be purchased organically or at least locally from a trusted farmer can be very frustrating, especially while we are hurrying through the local grocery store or even the local farmers’ market. The Environmental Working Group has recently published their 2014 Dirty Dozen Plus list of the […]

Cetirizine (Zyrtec) is an over-the-counter antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Cetirizine is used to treat cold or allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes, or runny nose. Cetirizine is also used to treat itching and swelling caused […]

One of the most healthy and delicious smoothies that you will ever taste is Pumpkin Seed Protein – Pineapple – Mango Smoothie. Raw Pumpkin Seed Protein Powder provides a whooping 18 grams of plant-based protein per two scoops! And, of course, the health benefits of pineapple and mango are numerous. The amazing health benefits of […]

Article Updated – April 2022 Nobody likes to deal with constipation, much less talk about it. Unfortunately, much more is at stake than just an uncomfortable situation. Constipation affects about 16% of adults in the United States and is why millions of clinic visits each year and more than an astonishing 700,000 emergency department trips. […]

Blackberry season is not far off and, for me, the memories of my grandmother’s blackberry jam always comes to mind. She loved to pick blackberries and was one of the best berry jam makers that I have ever known. The health benefits of blackberries are numerous. While at their peak season, blackberries are a very […]

The adrenals are a part of your body’s very complex Endocrine System. They are a matching pair of glands, each about the size of a walnut and located above both kidneys. Even though they are small, adrenal health plays a very crucial role in overall wellness. Their main function is to produce and regulate key […]

Human Touch. We all crave it to some extent, whether we acknowledge it or not. Touch is the first sense to develop in humans and possibly the last to fade. There are approximately 5 MILLION touch receptors in our skin – 3,000 at a fingertip! It’s no wonder that a squeeze of the hand, a […]