Health Benefits of Brussels Sprouts

Who can resist the cute, miniature cabbage-like, cruciferous vegetables called Brussels Sprouts?  Well, for many, it might be the taste and/or unpleasant memories of being required to eat Brussels sprouts as a child — who can forget that, right?  Unfortunately many parents give up any hope of getting their children to eat these healthy veggies […]

Omega 3 fatty acids are also know as essential fatty acids. They are necessary for human health; however, the body is unable to make them so we must get them through food or supplements. Every cell in the body is encompassed by a cell membrane composed mainly of fatty acids. The cell membrane permits the […]

Searching out natural remedies for pain relief is often overlooked when one is desperate for pain relief. Pain is said to bring more people to the doctor’s office and emergency room more than just about any other health concern.  According to the Institute of Medicine chronic pain now affects about 100 million American adults which […]

Pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie, pumpkin smoothies, pumpkin risotto, pumpkin soup, grilled pumpkin — the options for using pumpkin in recipes are endless. Not only is the pumpkin Autumn’s signature squash, there are many powerful health benefits of pumpkin. For instance, did you know that pumpkin can help keep your weight in check? Pumpkin is an […]

Bacteria usually get a bad rap for causing disease and swallowing a few billion a day in the name of health might cause most people to pause. However, scientific evidence that continues to grow suggests that one can treat and possibly prevent many illnesses with foods and supplements that contain certain types of live bacteria […]

Unfortunately we don’t always read much about the many health benefits of prebiotics nor are we told about healthy foods high in prebiotics. As a result most Americans don’t eat enough foods high in prebiotics on a daily basis. This may cause more indigestion, higher levels of inflammation, lower immune function, weight gain and even […]

Alzheimer’s disease (AHLZ-high-merz) is a brain disorder characterized by progressive brain cell failure. It is the most common form of dementia, which is a family of diseases that leads to the inability to function normally in daily living activities. As Alzheimer’s disease advances, it affects memory, as well as learning, reasoning, and communication skills. In […]

Over-flowing baskets of gorgeous apples appear in farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and local grocery stores each fall and winter season. In my opinion, apples are one of life’s tastiest pleasures. Apples are one of the healthiest fruits provided to us by our Creator. Some anti-cancer studies show that one of the health benefits of apples […]

The benefits of fringe tree bark were proven effective in early medicine for gallbladder and liver ailments of all types. By stimulating release of bile, fringe tree bark acts as a gentle and effective laxative. It also increases gastric secretion. It is used successfully for gallbladder inflammation and gallstones. It is a remedy that will […]

Anthony Samsel, a chemist, and co-author of the paper, Glyphosate’s Suppression of Cytochrome P450 Enzymes and Amino Acid Biosynthesis by the Gut Microbiome: Pathways to Modern Diseases, discusses the effects of glyphosate (the active chemical ingredient in RoundUp, a registered trademark of Monsanto) which is in the majority of our food, with Zen Honeycutt of […]