The Japanese call it shinrin-yoku. In English, this phrase means ‘forest bathing.’ And when you take a quiet, non-strenuous walk in the woods, you are being bathed in the forest’s natural cure. Keep in mind that ‘forest bathing’  is a leisurely stroll, not a mountain hike or rock climb, and, according to Inc.com, this action produces profound benefits. It can help […]

Our lymphatic system runs parallel to the circulatory system, transporting the larger molecules that our veins can’t. Lymphatic tissue, vessels and nodes are located in our bone marrow, tonsils, above the collar bone, under the arms, in the abdomen, spleen, hip and intestinal wall, as reported by Lymphnet.org. This system contains white blood cells to fight infection and removes bodily toxins, waste and other molecules too large […]

Due to mounting pressure from informed and (understandably) outraged consumers, retail giant Costco decided to phase out selling chickens that have been treated with shared-use antibiotics. This move comes on the heels of a similar announcement from McDonald’s, which resolved to stop purchasing chickens raised with shared-use antibiotics within two years. Antibiotic Resistant Superbugs Antibiotics, initially, […]

Many people believe that vision loss is an inevitable corollary of age. Consequently, they resort to contact lenses, glasses or worse — surgery. In actuality, many eye problems can be treated from the inside out. Like our other organs, eyes obtain nutrients from the food we eat. What we put into our body affects how […]

You’ve walked by huge piles of organic lemons many times, and, occasionally, put a slice in your drinking water. But after reading about the tremendous benefits of this Vitamin C-rich, alkalizing citrus, you’ll be adding a half a lemon in warm water each morning upon arising. Natural News reports, ” . . . First thing in the […]

The secret to fighting bacterial infections has always been about using natural remedies, not Big Pharma-manufactured ones. This has been true ever since Sir Alexander Fleming accidentally left a window open and discovered the world-changing power of Penicillium notatum in 1928. Once Big Pharma got hold of these natural substances, they became rogue cures, causing more problems […]

If you still use any product made with canola oil, be prepared to toss it. Although canola’s origins, according to TheKitchn.com, indicate that “canola was created through traditional plant cross-breeding by removing two things found in the rapeseed plant,” today nearly all canola oil is genetically modified. That’s reason enough to remove it from home and stop buying products […]

Most condiments are not revered for their health benefits. In fact, condiments are generally known for their less-than-stellar nutritional performance. High fructose corn syrup, MSG and aspartame are just a few of the garbage ingredients you’ll typically find in your favorite sandwich spreads. However, not all condiments are bad news. There are some that contain some […]

For a lot of athletes, bananas are a convenient and tasty source of energy and electrolytes. What most people don’t know, however is that this humble tropical fruit is actually an amazing superfood that carries an impressive array of health benefits. Simply put, bananas are not just a nice sweet treat, they also provide the […]

Dr. Paul Spagnuolo is a researcher and assistant professor in Ontario, Canada at the University of Waterloo’s School of Pharmacy.  Today, we think of pharmacy schools as being mostly funded by large prescription drug pushing pharmaceutical companies, but Dr. Spagnuolo’s methodology is quite different. His undergraduate and master degrees were focused on the biological compounds and healing potential located inside real, clean foods, not biologically engineered […]

There are a few theories proclaiming how man became a life form. They range from a superior race of space alien beings who tinkered with DNA, to a gradual process of chemical evolution from single cells to the vast complexity of our current taste bud system. Count me as a believer. We were handcrafted from the soil, so what grows in the soil is what […]

Foods laced with added sugars and artificial sweeteners will never be good for you; that’s something we can all agree on. Soda, in particular, has played  a major role in the obesity epidemic and skyrocketing blood sugar levels nationwide. However, there are natural ways to get your sweet fix without succumbing to refined, processed foods or artificially-sweetened […]

In what was truly a miraculous ruling, the United States Supreme Court came to the unanimous conclusion that human genes cannot be patented. Among the many thousands of patents ruled invalid, Myriad Genetics’  patent on BRCA breast cancer genes was finally brought to an end. The company wanted royalties from anyone who researched or even […]

Spirulina is a single-celled, blue-green algae that is grown from fresh bodies of water. It is quite similar to chlorella and offers a myriad of health benefits. There are two primary differences between spirulina and chlorella. Spirulina is many thousands of years older than chlorella, and does not possess a hard cell wall. The cell […]

When Stamatis Moraitis, a native of Greece, was diagnosed with severe lung cancer in just his mid-60s, he was told he had just 9 months to live. In an amazing turn of events, however, Stamatis has managed to survive for over three decades – cancer-free. Mr. Moraitis has credited his incredible health, even at the […]