Cistus Incanus – Amazing Health Benefits

Have you heard anyone mention the health benefits of Cistus tea? Me either, until I came across it a couple of years ago. In fact, cistus incanus was named the European Plant of the Year in 1999, making headlines for its many health benefits. Cistus tea made news once again, in 2010, for its ability […]

Monk fruit sweetener is recognized as a profound way to sweeten both foods and beverages without the detrimental effects of traditional refined sugar and even many sugar substitutes. After extraction, monk fruit compounds are about 200-300 times sweeter than cane sugar — but with zero calories and no harmful effect on blood sugar! Monk fruit […]

The fall season will be here before we know it. While I’m not totally convinced the fall virus season will be much different than in previous years, I believe everyone should know how to prepare their body for the fall virus season. Currently, we receive daily media reminders suggesting that a wave of the coronavirus […]

Many herbs have a history of utilization for assisting liver function and metabolic management with subjection to toxins or extreme consumption of food or alcohol. Analysis and studies have helped to understand better the possible health benefits of this significant botanically-derived substance called berberine. Berberine is found in individual plants having many medicinal effects. Some […]

These sweet, leathery homemade fruit strips contain all the health benefits of watermelon and taste just like watermelon candy. Watermelon jerky makes the perfect take-along for hiking, day trips in the car, or family movie night. And it’s a great stand-in for your vegan friends and family! Simple to make (I love simplicity, don’t you!) […]

Both Hibiscus tea and Tulsi, also called holy basil, tea are favorite beverages around the world. They can be served hot or cold and flavored in a variety of ways. Tulsi-Hibiscus Stress Relief Tea is considered a foundational adaptogenic herbal tea. Adaptogens or adaptogenic herbs are used for the stabilization of physiological processes and the promotion […]

Since the COVID pandemic, the confirmed health benefits of vitamin D3 have continually been in the spotlight — and so they should. Most of us know that it’s referred to as the “sunshine vitamin” since your body can make it from sunlight. Vitamin D is unlike other vitamins in that it is a steroid hormone […]

Yellow Squash is often found in most summer vegetable gardens, especially Southern vegetable gardens. It’s considered easy to grow and, if you can organically keep the bugs away, very prolific — meaning you will usually get more squash than you need. So if you find your squash harvest over-flowing, it’s the perfect time to try […]

Being raised in Texas, homegrown, fried, and roasted okra was a staple during the summer.  We couldn’t wait for fresh okra to appear in the grocery stores and in our small home garden. This recipe for Spicy Roasted Okra is a delicious change from using the cornmeal my Mother used to fry okra. The Homemade […]

Insufficient levels of oxygen can be a concern for many reasons, including unhealthy lifestyle habits, congenital disabilities, bodily injuries, or as the result of numerous illnesses and debilitating conditions. One of these conditions is called Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS. During a respiratory virus pandemic, ARDS can be a genuine concern for many people. […]