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Fo-Ti Root: The Medicinal Herb that Supports Skin, Hair & Brain Health

Fo-ti root has long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to support liver and kidney health, fight various effects of aging, and "nourish the heart and calm the spirit." (1) Many of fo-ti's benefits are ...

Horsetail: The Herb that Supports Skin, Nail, Hair & Joint Health

When you hear the term horsetail, you probably envision the backside of an equine, but did you know there is a powerful natural herb of the same name? It's true, and it's one of the ...

What Is Couscous? Potential Benefits & Downsides

The more we learn about the inflammatory properties of conventional grains, the more people are seeking out healthier alternatives. Is one of those alternatives couscous — and just what is couscous? Many people confuse couscous with ...

Raw Milk Benefits Skin, Allergies and Immunity

If you’ve been told that drinking raw milk is dangerous, you'll be surprised to know that you’ve been mislead. The truth about raw milk? An extensive look into research and claims made by the FDA ...

9 Myths of Pasteurization (or Homogenization) + Better Options

Pasteurization is one of those “miracles” of modern culture that may not be so miraculous, after all. Although the Center of Disease Control (CDC) paints a picture of raw, unpasteurized milk as a relative horror ...

Resistant Starch Foods that Support Blood Sugar & Weight Maintenance

If you're like most people, the word "starch" may conjure up images of guilty pleasures and high-calorie treats like pizza, pasta and donuts. It's been drilled into our brains time and time again that starches ...

27 Low FODMAP Recipes for Digestive Discomfort Relief

The long list of foods to avoid on a low FODMAP diet can seem overwhelming, leaving people wondering what is safe to eat. Don't fret. With these 27 low FODMAP recipes, you can put together ...

Damiana: The Herb that Can Enhance Mood, Libido & More

There's evidence that damiana herb has a very long history of use as a natural aphrodisiac and relaxant in Central and South America, dating back to the time of the ancient Aztecs, Mayans and Guaycura ...

10 Food Labels You Can’t Trust

Food labels. Who's got time for decoding them? With only so many hours in a day, most of us would rather not waste precious minutes trying to decipher meat, dairy and egg carton claims. Well, ...

Bacon-Gate: Will Eating Red or Processed Meat Cause Cancer?

Alcohol. Cigarettes. Asbestos. Bacon? The headlines came fast and furious last week, after a panel under the auspices of the World Health Organization (WHO) said there’s sufficient evidence that processed meats cause colorectal cancer. This puts bacon, ...