It’s generally understood that ancient cultured offered to the gods their very best. Sometimes it was the best of the harvest, the finest livestock or even in some cases a beautiful young human… in other cases like in ancient Peru and Bolivia it was Maca! Why? Maybe because they understood this root had the ability…
As you may have heard, Autism has been increasingly diagnosed in American children in recent years. As of 2014, 1 in 68 children have a diagnosis within the autism spectrum. This translates to about 1.5% of American children overall. The effects of autism on the daily lives of these children are profound. Autism is a…
Normally, we do not examine our meals every day in order to find out whether they contain something that may cause cancer. However, if we take the newest figures into consideration, maybe that’s not a bad idea at all!
Inflammation is not just an external thing that we notice when we hurt ourselves superficially, it also happens internally (which can be harder to notice). Internal inflammation, which is often caused by nerve damage (perhaps from diabetes), Arthritis, high levels of toxicity, aging, bad diet, stress and weight loss, can be even more painful and…
Turmeric is a super-spice that has a very high antioxidant value. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties in turmeric are mainly attributed to its most active component, Curcumin. This compound is also what gives turmeric is yellow-orange color. Turmeric has been proven to fight free radicals, rejuvenate the cells, cleanse the liver, protect the heart, boosts…
Did you know there are more than 7 toxic chemicals hiding in your laundry detergent? During WWI many man lab created chemicals were introduced due to shortages of soap. Unfortunately, most of these chemicals are still being added to commercial detergents.
Most laundry detergents contain chemicals that are extremely toxic to the health and irritating to the skin. These dangerous chemicals remain in your clothes after a wash cycle and are able penetrate your skin. In fact, each time you sweat your body absorbs the residue of detergents that your fabrics contain. Take a look at…
We’ve all been told to take aspirin for pain relief and other symptoms. But did you know that a reported 40,000 people die each year from the use of over-the-counter painkillers like aspirin? This is not something your doctor will ever warn you about. The July 1998 issue of The American Journal of Medicine explains…
You probably have never heard of lymphatic drainage because it is not often talked about. Researchers discovered that the lymphatic system is incredibly important for both tissue repair and fighting inflammation. In 2012 researchers at USC found that “… the lymphatic system is no less essential than the blood circulatory system for human health and…
You’ve cleaned up your diet, got rid of toxic cleaning products but there’s just one area left to change …. Your Makeup! Transitioning from conventional makeup to organic non toxic makeup brands can seem a little scary. You are probably used to your favorite mascara or a lipstick and a foundation that makes your skin…