Ketchup is one of the most used condiments in America yet it’s processed and full of bad ingredients. In fact most store bought brands such as Heinz, Hunt’s contain high fructose corn syrup that comes from genetically modified corn and is made into a sweetener.
How to Make Elderberry Tea: One of the Most Powerful Natural Remedies
Our immune system is a collection of biological structures and is made up of different organs, cells, and proteins that work together. Our immune system is responsible for detecting and killing infectious agents such as viruses, fungi, bacteria and toxins.
Healthy Avocado dip with crispy sweet potato chips
Did you know that sweet potatoes are loaded with essential vitamins and minerals such as Vitamins A, B, and C along with manganese, potassium, and iron. Sweet potatoes are abundant in fiber which promotes proper digestion. Sweet potatoes contain Beta-carotene, an antioxidant that protects cells from damaging free radical. Protecting against free radicals is crucial…
13 Diseases Caused by Vitamin D Deficiency
“The sunshine vitamin,” Vitamin D is crucial for our health as it influences your entire body. Did you know that Vitamin D is actually a steroid hormone which we get from sun exposure, food sources and supplementation? In fact, Vitamin D receptors are present in most human cells.
Rub Some Lavender On Your Dogs to Help Prevent Fleas and Ticks
Often used in oil form, lavender is much more than just a pretty flower. In fact, it’s so versatile that it can be used as a natural flea repellent and can help to keep your dog flea and tick free. Lavender oil is anagelsic, carminative, antidepressive, antiseptic and posessess anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, and antifugal properties.
How Your Nails Give Your Warning Signs About Your Health
Did you know that your fingernails symptomatically reflect your internal health and the body’s state of health and wellness – or lack thereof? In fact, healthy nail beds should be pink, which is an indication of a normal blood supply and strong circulation. Abnormalities in the nails, or nails that chip, peel, crack or break…
Nutella is Poisonous for You and Your Kids!
Let’s be honest: Most people love Nutella because it is delicious! However, after two class-action lawsuits over misleading advertising, it’s no longer marketed as a healthy breakfast option . In fact, Nutella is a processed food, loaded with sugar and saturated fat. It is barely fit for human consumption, and should never be used as…
The tea that can prevent the influenza virus from replicating
Ahhh, honeysuckle. That sweet scent takes me back to my childhood and fun summer days. But did you know that honeysuckle is a medicinal plant, used for thousands of years to boost health in a variety of ways? The flowers, seeds and leaves of the plant have many medicinal uses.
Add Cloves in Lemons and Limes to keep Bees, Mosquitos, Wasps and Flies Away
Have you ever looked at the back of a bottle of insect repellent you often purchase at the store? You`ll see chemical names like N-diethyl-meta-toluamide, N-diethyl-3-methyl-benzamide, 2-hydroxyethyl, and 1-methylpropyl. Have you ever wondered what they are? Most people use the products without knowing what they are really spraying on their bodies, but according to the…
4 Home products that contain potentially dangerous chemicals
Did you know that the average American uses up 100 toxic chemicals daily? Most of these chemicals are endocrine disruptors, carcinogens and neurotoxins, which have not been independently reviewed for safety before hitting store shelves. Is it any wonder cancer rates have skyrocketed in the U.S. over the last several decades?