Spring is here! The “season of renewal” inspires many of us to celebrate health with a detoxifying spring cleanse. When done correctly, a gentle seasonal detox removes heavy metals and toxins from the body, resulting in numerous benefits: · enhanced digestion · better immunity · stronger circulation · healthier joints and muscles · more energy [...]
Broccoli, cabbage, leafy greens, cauliflower—your mother insisted they were good for you while you defiantly pushed them around your plate. Perhaps you didn’t believe they were all that good for you. If they’re so great, why don’t they taste better? Turns out your mother was right. These cruciferous vegetables have a profound influence on the [...]
You may be familiar with Turmeric as a spice used in some of your favorite Asian, Indian and Middle Eastern dishes. It adds distinct flavor to meals and is often used as a substitute for the much more costly spice, saffron. The plant Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is native to the forests of South and Southeast Asia, and needs a significant amount of rainfall to thrive. These 5-6 foot high plants are prized for their rhizomes, or roots. When these roots are not being used fresh, they’re boiled, dried and ground into the deep orange-yellow spice.
All life has one thing in common—cells. They are amazingly complex, harnessing armies of proteins to perform multiple, specialized tasks. When cellular systems are functioning correctly, they are a thing of a beauty. But when they go wrong, any number of issues can result. This is not a surprise. Cells store energy, pass on information, [...]
A recent study published in the British Medical Journal showed that the herb, butterbur (Petasites hybridus), was as effective as an antihistamine for easing symptoms of hay fever. Another study showed butterbur’s efficacy in reducing symptoms of grass allergy. Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is another common plant used to combat hay fever. Studies have shown [...]
