WHAT IS ASHWAGANDHA? Ashwagandha, or Indian ginseng, and also known as withania somnifera (WS), is an adaptogen herb known in Ayurvedic medicine. As an adaptogen, Ashwagandha helps the body to…
WHAT ARE KETONES? When you eat the standard American diet, your body burns glucose from carbohydrates for fuel. When the diet is low in carbohydrates, such as when…
Exercise was a natural part of life for the first inhabitants of the world. They needed to plant and hunt for food, and keep away from enemies. Life…
Magnesium is used for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body and plays an integral role in cell function. Not only does it support a healthy immune…
Studies have shown that fasting brings the body a variety of health benefits. Whether fasting for a period of two to four days, or engaging in intermittent fasting,…
Some of the memories from 2018. Onward and upward – Happy New Year 2019! Whole foods opened around the corner – life changing! We celebrated the life of…
Tis’ the season for colds, viruses and the flu. Rather than using conventional remedies, let’s take a look at some natural ways to ease flu and cold symptoms…
Today I want to take a look at the various types of sugars, sugar substitutes and sweeteners and how they affect our health. Glucose, also known as blood…
Organic is a rather new concept, but what exactly does it mean? Genetically modified organisms debuted in 1994, and glyphosate has been sprayed since 1974. What do all…
Tis’ the season of traveling, stress, many events, lack of sleep, and long to-do lists. During this time of year, and anytime when you will be traveling, making…