From Tomb to Table: Cumin’s Health Benefit’s Rediscovered

cuminTraded along spice routes separating ancient cultures by vast distances, spices like cumin were once worth their weight in gold. Has modern science now revealed why, beyond their remarkable aesthetic value, they were so highly prized?

Many spices are perfectly happy living a charmed life as Continue reading

Science Confirms Turmeric As Effective As 14 Drugs

tumeric altTurmeric is one the most thoroughly researched plants in existence today.  Its medicinal properties and components (primarily curcumin) have been the subject of over 5600 peer-reviewed and published biomedical studies.  In fact, our five-year long research project on this sacred plant has revealed over 600 potential preventive Continue reading

Fenugreek Multifaceted Healing Herb

fenugreekDid You Know…

… that fenugreek can help build muscles, burn body fat and protect against type 2 diabetes and heart disease?

Fenugreek is more than just a flavorful spice to add to chicken, curries and salads.  It’s been a century-old favorite among ayurvedic practitioners and herbalists for treating ailments from Continue reading

How One Drink Could Protect Your Eyesight

cgtThe association between vision and diabetes is not too well-known, but it’s definitely one to be aware of. Diabetes is a disease primarily caused by insulin resistance, of course, but along with blood sugar problems, diabetes can also affect the retinas of the eyes. Diabetic retinopathy, as the condition is called, is the most common reason for blindness in American adults. Continue reading

Herb Marjoram Shows Promise in Breast Cancer Treatment

marjoramIs the cure for breast cancer hiding in your spice rack?

You use it for cooking… and as a garnish…and now, a tasty herb that’s hiding in your spice rack right now could one day soon unlock a powerful new cure for deadly breast cancer.

A new study out of Continue reading

Astaxanthin An All-Natural Brain Booster

astaThe Antioxidant that’s 800x more Powerful Than CoQ10

Discover how this powerhouse antioxidant may
help treat chronic disease, support optimal cardiovascular function and… make your skin glow in the process!

When the words anti-aging, longevity and wellness are attached to a health supplement or product, the buzzword antioxidant is sure to follow.  As a label-savvy consumer, you don’t want to get hoodwinked by the hype.  Continue reading

Kukicha Green Tea AKA Twig Tea

kukukicha green teaDid You Know…

…that kukicha green tea alkalizes your body for better health and works topically to beautify your skin?

Kukicha green tea, or “twig tea,” is unique among green teas.  It is not made not from tea leaves, but from the stems and young twigs of the tree shrub Camellia sinensi.  This tea is infused with vitamins and minerals that nurture the plant’s growth and Continue reading

Five Ways to Protect Yourself from Deadly Antibiotic-Resistant Bugs

garlic2The unsettling news about antibiotic-resistant super-bacteria is gaining attention, as reports of outbreaks continue to surface in hospitals and other health care facilities across the nation. Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) appears to prey on those with compromised immune systems, Continue reading

Milk Thistle is a Natural Medicine

milkthistleMilk thistle is a flowering plant that is part of the daisy family. It gets its name from its bristly and prickly nature and the “milky” sap that oozes out of the plant. The leaves, fruits and seeds of milk thistle have been used for centuries as a natural medicine. Milk thistle is one of the world’s most powerful liver detoxifying agents.

Milk thistle was used by medical herbalists in the late 19th century to treat varicose veins and liver, spleen and kidney disorders. Today, it is primarily used to Continue reading

How Ginseng & Saffron Can Boost Your Sex Drive

saffronHow Natural Aphrodisiacs Ginseng and Saffron Can Boost Your Sex Drive

Your day-to-day life can eat up your time and attention so much so that certain aspects – such as your sex life – can get put on the back burner. Over time, your sex drive may begin to lag due to stress, exhaustion or Continue reading

Red Convertible or Artificial Hip?

redIf you have $25,000 burning a hole in your pocket, you can plunk it down on a new, red convertible, or an artificial hip and months of painful rehabilitation.

Before you make your decision, friend, remember — at least you can return the car if it turns out to be a lemon.

A new study out of Canada Continue reading

Study Finds Statins Associated with Kidney Damage

lipitorStatins linked to lasting kidney damage

When it comes to buying airtime, billion-dollar drugs like Crestor, Lipitor and Zocor are giving a certain green gecko a run for his money. In fact, these days the only way to avoid the constant onslaught of commercials for cholesterol-lowering statins is to turn off your television.

But I’m hoping a new study takes some of the Madison Avenue shine off of these potentially unsafe, and possibly even deadly, Continue reading

Physical Therapy Better Option than Surgery for Knee Arthritis, Pain

kneeLasting relief for knee pain without surgery

There’s an old saying that you’re only as old as you feel, but nothing will make you feel older than a creaky, cranky knee. As we get a little longer in the tooth, our knees stop gliding like ducks on a pond, and start moving more like a rusty screen door with a loose hinge. Continue reading

Whole Foods Vows to Label GMOs by 2018

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  • Whole Foods has announced it will make labeling of genetically engineered (GE) ingredients mandatory in its American and Canadian stores by 2018. Many expect other retailers to follow suit
  • About 20 major food companies, including Wal-Mart, recently gathered for a meeting in Washington to discuss potential lobbying for a national GMO labeling program
  • The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) recently announced Continue reading

The Future of Chinese Medicine

The market for the powers of ancient Chinese medicine has been growing. Now, more than ever, it seems that people are looking for alternatives to the traditional Western method of treatment involving pharmaceuticals and surgery. To many, it represents a natural, holistic response to an ailing body that has worked for generations. In fact, almost 20% of Americans have reported Continue reading