You may not realize it, but good circulation is important for many of your body functions. Your circulatory system includes your heart and blood vessels. It delivers blood, oxygen, hormones, and nutrients throughout your body. It also removes toxins and waste from your blood, tissues, and
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Cooking Without Eggs
You may love your eggs and rely on them for both sweet and savory dishes. Or you could be sensitive to them or you may be concerned a about how commercial chickens are raised. Egg prices have gone up in recent years and they have been in short supply due to viruses in both humans and chickens.
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Hydration and Electrolytes
You probably know that you need to stay hydrated. But did you realize, that when you sweat, you are losing more than just hydration. Your body secretes salts and minerals when you sweat. So drinking plain water may not be enough to restore you to optimal health. Here is what you need to know
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Importance of a Healthy Stomach Acid Level
It is important to have enough stomach acid so that you can break down the food you eat so that your body gets the nutrition it needs. Stomach acid also kills harmful bacteria and prevents microbial overgrowth. Heartburn can happen if your stomach acid is either too low or too high. If you feel
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Natural Relief for Discomfort
If you experience discomfort in your body and you're not wanting to take a commercial product, there are some natural options. It is becoming more widely know that commercial products have more risks and downsides than you may have previously thought. It has been so easy to just pop a pill and get
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What to Know About Juicing and Blending
There are many benefits to both juicing and blending. If you're not getting a good variety of fruits and vegetables, it is a great way to improve your diet. You can add more of the flavors you like and mask those that you don't like. Here is what you need to know about jucing and
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Health Benefits of Stevia
Stevia has been used as a food and medicine for over 1,000 years. The plant is native to northern South America, in countries like Brazil and Paraguay. There are over 240 species in the stevia genus. The species most commonly used as a sweetener is Stevia rebaudiana. It is 300 times sweeter
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Everyday Detox Tips
No matter how careful you are, you are likely exposed to toxins every day. If you are not doing anything to actively remove them from your body, then they are mostly likely being stored. Too many toxins in your body can negatively impact your health and cause inflammation. They can also make it
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Balance Your Internal Clocks
All life on earth responds to the sunrise and the sunset. Your body's organs operate based on where you are in the 24 hour sun cycle. Traditional auyervedic and chinese medicine recognizes this, and addressing health issues is based on known body clock cycles. This cycle is known as your
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The Exciting Elderberry
Elderberry has been used as medicine since at least Egyptian times. It comes from the Sambucus tree which is native to Europe, but it is grown in other parts of the world too. There are many varieties of Sambucus, but the most common is Sambucus Nigra. The black or blue-black berries are toxic to
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