Human health is often described as a mix between nature and nurture, a product of both your roots and your environment. Astrology adds another factor to this mix and operates under the premise that humans are also impacted by the state of the solar system, and particularly the position of its planets, when you are born. … Read More
10 Supplements to Avoid
Beware Before Taking These! Not all of the essential nutrients you need to achieve optimum health are available in the foods we eat. That’s why natural supplements can be very effective–if they’re actually good for you. You probably know that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn’t go out of its way to appro … Read More
10 Biggest Banana Benefits
The average American eats 27 pounds of bananas every year; that’s more than the amount of apples and oranges combined![i] Fortunately, this is one popular habit that’s a healthy one too, as bananas are one of the most beneficial fruits you can eat. … Read More
14 Health Warnings Your Toenails May Be Sending
Your eyes may be the window to your soul, but in many ways your nails are the window to what’s going on systemically in your body. "Nails often reflect our general state of health,” according to the American Academy of Dermatology,[i] so if you haven’t paid much attention to yours lately, now would be a good time to start. … Read More
How Much Protein Should You Eat?
Can you have too much protein? Proteins are a part of every cell in your body, accounting for up to 15 percent of your body weight.[i] They’re known as the "building blocks of life” because protein is broken down or digested into amino acids your body needs to break down food. Your body also uses protein for repairs and m … Read More
Inflammation of the Gastrointestinal Tract
The Symptoms, Causes & Top Natural Cures Your gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which includes your stomach and intestines, has one of the most important roles in your body. It’s responsible for taking in food, digesting it and extracting energy and nutrients so your body can function, and then expelling the waste products f … Read More
Top 8 Benefits of Licorice Root
Licorice is more than the sweet chewy treat you remember from childhood … it’s a root native to Europe and Asia, which not only has a compound that is 50 times sweeter than sugar[i] but also offers health benefits that have been prized for thousands of years. Why might you want to become familiar with this beneficial "swe … Read More
The 8 Key Benefits of Milk Thistle
Milk thistle, a flowering Mediterranean herb that’s a member of the daisy family, has been revered since ancient times for its effects on liver health and function as well as its effect on gallbladder and kidney disorders. In the modern day, … Read More
Deer Antler Velvet Fights Fat?
Can Ray Lewis’ "Unfair Advantage” Help You Lose Weight? If you have even a passing interest in American football you’ve likely heard of Ray Lewis. Following the Baltimore Raven’s Super Bowl XLVII win in New Orleans, Ray Lewis is now a newly retired two-time Super Bowl Champion linebacker with the team. No stranger … Read More
Soda Dangers: Top 10 Reasons to Dump those Soft Drinks
Soda is full of high-fructose corn syrup and not much else, which means it’s a source of empty calories that you’re better off without. But you know this already, right? Here’s what you may not know: … Read More