Category: Nutrition

Top 6 Health Benefits of Cabbage

Top 6 Health Benefits of Cabbage

Many people joke about the sometimes embarrassing after-effects of consuming cabbage, but the truth is, this cruciferous vegetable can help your health tremendously. While red cabbage is known to have the highest levels of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties over the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Videos
The Roles of Calcium in the Body

The Roles of Calcium in the Body

Calcium is the most abundant element by mass in many animals, and the fifth most abundant element by mass in humans. Indeed, calcium forms two percent of a human adult’s body weight; most of this calcium is found in the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Nutrition
Gluten-Free Crazy-Good Pizza

Gluten-Free Crazy-Good Pizza

So my daughter who runs 10 miles daily just for fun also happens to be a gourmet chef.  We are really enjoying her visit home from Austria, where she is attending a university very near to Vienna. The other day… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Home, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Recipes
No Meat Macrobiotic Diet Helps Woman Lose 50 Pounds, No Longer Has Medical Complications

No Meat Macrobiotic Diet Helps Woman Lose 50 Pounds, No Longer Has Medical Complications

Growing up, Susan faced a series of health complications that would leave most people frustrated and ready to give up hope. In addition to severe allergies and arthritis, she suffered from migraines, IBS and plantar fasciitis. Her relatives and so-called… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Videos
The Health Benefits of Aronia Berries (Chokeberries)

The Health Benefits of Aronia Berries (Chokeberries)

Aronia berries, also called chokeberries, are dark purple-colored fruits that are native to eastern North America. They grow on green-leaved deciduous shrubs that are commonly found in swamps and wet woods. Although aronia berries are not well-known, even in their… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
Nuts: 2014’s Favorite Snack Food

Nuts: 2014’s Favorite Snack Food

Substituting unhealthy snacks for nuts will not only ensure you get better nutrients, it will also help you live longer, researchers say. Multiple studies were conducted on the subject, all showing numerous health advantages of eating nuts. Recent Studies Nuts… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine
Best Teas to Drink when You Have Cold or Flu

Best Teas to Drink when You Have Cold or Flu

This year’s flu season might be particularly hard on many, with H1N1 strain attacking young and healthy adults and threatening to turn into another pandemic. Even if you received your flu shot and practice good hygiene, you are not entirely… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care, Recipes
The state of lean…..Is it altitude or attitude?

The state of lean…..Is it altitude or attitude?

I have just spent the best 25 days of my life in Colorado since just before Christmas. As a Texas girl who has lived in the state of bigger is better and has reversed Type 2 Diabetes it was an… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition
Making the Most of Your Thyme: The Herb’s Amazing Health Benefits

Making the Most of Your Thyme: The Herb’s Amazing Health Benefits

Thyme, a popular herb used to add flavor to a variety of foods, also boasts a range of health benefits. Whether you use it in salads or as a tea, its powerful effects can keep your body and mind going… 0 Shares | | Posted in Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Mental Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care, Videos
Natural Ways to Boost Your Hair’s Health

Natural Ways to Boost Your Hair’s Health

If your hair has been feeling dry and brittle lately, don’t rush to the store to get a new conditioner. A lot of them are loaded with silicone, which can escalate the problem even further. There are plenty of natural… 0 Shares | | Posted in Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care