Wellness
More than 3 million adults in the U.S. take melatonin supplements, and use has more than doubled just in the past 10 years. But is melatonin safe, and is it right for you? Should you take melatonin? Let’s take a look at its benefits and how to use it safely....
Nutrition, Wellness
I’ve been fascinated by the myriad, wonderful benefits of fasting and have been pouring over the research for a few weeks now. But fasting is a big commitment. After all, you don’t eat. But now there’s a way to get all the benefits of fasting while...
Nutrition, Wellness
Full disclosure: The term superfood actually bugs me, but there’s really no other way to describe the nutritional powerhouse that is chlorophyll. You know what chlorophyll is, right? It’s the pigment that gives plants their green hue. It also absorbs...
Nutrition, Recipes
Turmeric root is really having a moment, isn’t it? You probably know by now that turmeric is a culinary spice, a major ingredient in curry, and is a brightly colored relative to ginger root. Used widely in Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric gives mustard its...
Nutrition, Wellness
I lost both my parents to cancer. Statistically that means I have a higher risk for getting cancer, but did you know that more than half of cancers are completely preventable? (some sources cite up to 90%). You can override your genetics with diet and lifestyle...
Nutrition
Taking care of your tatas is part of womanhood. Factors like diet, lifestyle habits, and even exposure to chemicals affect breast health. Here are some simple breast health tips for healthy boobs and hormone balance. Breast Cancer Prevention Most of us have been...
Nutrition
Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, once said, “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.” It’s true: food can and should be used therapeutically to heal, rejuvenate, and maintain health. You probably have a pantry full of healing...