Studies show probiotics essential to brain health
Probiotics are known for their abilities to heal your digestive woes and promote a healthy gastrointestinal system. But did you know that new research shows that can impact whole body healthy? In fact, some studies are indicating that probiotics may be a big player in brain function and health as well. There is mounting evidence Read More
A beginner’s guide to essential oils
Quintessential for maintaining whole body health, essential oil use dates back to ancient Egypt, which is revealed through recipes that were recorded in hieroglyphics on temple walls. If you’re new to using essential oils, or simply looking to deepen your knowledge of them, Abundant Health’s book Modern Essentials: A Contemporary Guide to Therapeutic Use of Read More
These 5 “healthy snacks” can be candy in disguise
Everyone loves a good snack. But not all snacks are created equal, and its really not surprising that a lot of foods that boast being good for you…really aren’t. Here are the top five culprits for being candy in disguise: Protein bars: Ah, the protein bar. Sure, it may have 9 grams of protein, but Read More
Five Hidden Dangers of GMOs
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) promised to deliver stronger crop yields, end world hunger and promote agriculture diversity. The GMO community has failed on all three fronts and people are beginning to take notice. Yet GMOs aren’t just inefficient; they’re dangerous. Here are five reasons GMOs do more harm than good: 1. Genetic engineered food is Read More
Top 10 plants that work better than pharmaceutical drugs
Plants contain incredible healing power that often gets overlooked in today’s world of modern medicine. Common maladies may be treated with plants that you possibly have in your home, or which can be bought in supplement-form at your local grocer. It is important to not forget the natural healing power that plants can provide us. Read More
Top 10 clean protein sources for vegetarians
Protein is essential to repair damaged cells and create new ones. Protein is particularly important for children, teenagers and pregnant women, as it aids growth and development. Vegetarians may not get their protein from animal sources, but there are plenty of ways to have a protein-rich diet eating vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds and beans. Eating Read More
Milk: The world’s most overrated food
For a long time, the propaganda of the dairy industry was hammered into our heads: Better drink your milk or you won’t have strong bones! However, new research suggests the opposite, arguing that we’re actually better off consuming less dairy. Those that have mustered up enough strength to quit dairy always emerge with magical tales, Read More
Top 10 foods that naturally boost your immune system
There are many important lifestyle changes that you can make to improve your immune system’s ability to fight viruses and infectious diseases like measles. You have probably heard most of this advice many times over: Don’t smoke, exercise regularly, only drink alcohol in moderation, get plenty of sleep, maintain a healthy weight and eat a Read More
How would you feel about a tax on sugar? This city is going for it.
To hear that there is a growing addiction to sugar in many first world countries should come as no surprise. A small seaside city called Brighton in the UK, however, wants to do something about it. They want to levy an additional 10 pence (roughly 15 cents in USD) tax on sugar-laden beverages. The money would support the Read More
Health benefits of yak milk: Tibetan survival food keeps nomads healthy under extreme conditions
Tibetan culture relies on the yak in much the same way the Native Americans were tied to the bison, eating the meat and carefully utilizing the rest of the animal. Tsering Droma, a Tibetan herder, told The Guardian how integral the yak is to the culture’s survival: “Female yaks are very important to us: we Read More
