Are you familiar with the guava fruit? You know, the tropical fruit that’s green on the outside and pink on the inside? Originating from Central America, this tasty fruit packs a serious nutritional punch. The next time you find yourself in a country that grows them, these are all the reasons why you should enjoy...
Nutrigenomics, or nutritional genomics, is the study of genes and nutrition. More specifically, it focuses on understanding how a person’s DNA responds to the foods they eat. And how to use this knowledge of genes to tailor a diet to help individuals reach their health goals, whether it’s weight loss, athletic performance, or disease prevention....
Frankincense is popularly used in traditional medicine to treat a wide variety of conditions. Also known as olibanum, frankincense is derived from the resin of Boswellian trees. It has a spicy and earthy scent and it could be found in the form of supplements, candles, lotions, and essential oils. The Health Benefits of Frankincense Although...
Inflammation plays a central role in healing and is important for our bodies. Left to run wild, however, and this process can lead to a number of chronic and debilitating diseases. These include arthritis, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s. Watch for the symptoms and avoid these behaviors to keep your inflammation in-check. The Danger of Chronic...
Red light therapy and near-infrared light therapy are both treatments that use light to promote healing. Red light is a form of visible light, while near-infrared is a non-visible type of light. Both types of light have been shown to improve circulation and help with pain relief. What Is Red Light Therapy? Red light therapy...
Soup is the perfect winter food after a long day in the cold. This recipe is full of bursting flavors like ginger, turmeric, and fennel, and it’s also rich in health benefits. These ingredients, along with the carrots, butternut squash, leek, and garlic, contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that help to support general health. This...
When talking about grapes, most people think of the standard green or red variety, maybe even black. But there are many types of grapes, with different colors, flavors, shapes, and health benefits. Moon Drop grapes stand out because of their elongated shape and almost black skin. Unlike most grapes, these were invented in 2004 by...
You have probably heard the term anemia before. Most likely, if you are aware of what that term might mean, you associate it with a lack of or low iron in the body. Anemia is actually quite a bit more complex than that. Not only is it an umbrella term that could mean a variety...
This father was told he had only a few months left to live. Wanting to make the most of it, he wrote a bucket list of things to do before he died. On the top of that list was to watch his son play his season opener football game. Thankfully, he had a hospice nurse...
With a love story beautiful enough to make a movie out of, former U.S. president Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn Carter recently celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary, making them the longest-married presidential couple in history. This is their story of how they met, and most importantly, how they have kept the romance alive for...
Dolls, trucks, Lego, and action figures are all classic children’s toys that have one thing in common: they’re all made of plastic. In fact, in 2017 the website ecobirdy.com conducted a survey which found that 90 percent of all children’s toys are made entirely out of plastic [1]. The Lure of Bright Toys These brightly-colored...
There’s no question that we all love our pets like they’re our children. Most pet-owners are aware, however, that our animals are not with us for a long time, so we have to enjoy them as much as we can while we have them. One couple has been lucky enough to enjoy their dog far...
