Although inflammation is a necessary part of your immune response to real health threats, when it occurs out of context, it does a lot more harm than good. Inflammation and Chronic Disease Research has shown that unchecked inflammation in the body is associated with even the earliest stages of disease development. Inappropriate inflammation is the root cause …
Beets and raw beet juice are typically recommended in limited amounts due to high sugar content. However, when fermented, beets may be among the healthiest vegetables out there, as most of the sugar is then gobbled up by beneficial bacteria during the fermentation process while leaving other health-boosting ingredients intact. Fermented foods are also chock-full of probiotics or good …
Looking for a cozy, delicious dish that packs both flavor and nutrition? This Cauliflower, Coconut Oil, Ginger, and Turmeric Stew is just what you need. Whether you’re a vegetarian, vegan, or simply someone craving a hearty, healthy meal, this recipe checks all the boxes. It’s full of warming spices, nutrient-dense vegetables, and healthy fats that …
Over the past few years, the retail pharmacy landscape in the United States has seen dramatic changes. Familiar names like CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid are closing thousands of stores, leaving many communities wondering what this means for their access to essential healthcare services. Once reliable fixtures in neighborhoods across the country, these pharmacies are …
Human beings are wired for touch. From the moment we are born, skin-to-skin contact becomes our first language, a silent but powerful form of communication that reassures us we are safe, connected, and loved. Across cultures and centuries, the hug has remained one of the simplest yet most profound gestures, transcending words and bridging emotional …
We’ve all heard the phrase “sleep on it” when we’re wrestling with a difficult problem or decision. The advice often feels like common sense: give your mind a break, let the subconscious do its work, and return to the challenge later with fresh eyes. Yet what has long seemed like anecdotal wisdom is now being …
Memory goes beyond remembering names or faces. It weaves together our experiences and forms the fabric of our identity. In Alzheimer’s disease (AD), that thread frays. Neurons lose the ability to communicate effectively: synapses, those tiny junctions where one neuron talks to another degenerate, electrical rhythms go off-beat, and structures in the brain like the …
Recently, the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine has published an extremely exciting clinical trial that revealed how a kitchen spice is an effective natural alternative to Ibuprofen, the popular painkiller, used in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. The spice has proven to be much safer and does not cause any side-effects. It is also a non-steroidal …
Persimmon’s native country is China, where it was nicknamed “Apple of the Orient“. From China, persimmon diffused into Japan, where it still plays a primary role in the Japanese cuisine, and then all over the world. Persimmon (Diospyros—Greek for “fruit of the gods“) is really not a fruit, but a large, round, succulent berry, with …
Whenever I’m cooking, I love the part when I add garlic. It just fills my kitchen with such a lovely aroma, and makes my mouth water like crazy. And I have a secret for getting only the best-tasting garlic: I grow it at home! Why Grow Garlic? The thing about garlic is that it’s good …
I remember attending a funeral years ago with my dad that really impacted me. The deceased wasn’t anyone I knew personally but there was a picture of her on the program that to this day is ingrained in my mind. It was from her wedding day and she was absolutely glowing in her beautiful white …
While the beginning of 2021 may have not been easy for a lot of us, it started tragically for Mrs. Sharon Dacera. She received a phone call around noon, on January 1st, 2021, saying that her 23-year-old daughter, Christine Angelica Dacera was dead. It is unimaginable the amount of pain and shock Mrs. Dacera felt …