The healthiest thing that we can do for our bodies is to eat foods in their raw form. Raw foods retain their greatest levels of crucial nutrients as well as probiotics and enzymes, which are ruined by the process of cooking. Heat causes levels of fragile vitamins to decrease, dramatically…

Yerba Mate is a popular South American drink, brewed from the dried leaves and stems of this little evergreen tree. It was discovered in the highlands of Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina. As compared to Green tea, Yerba Mate has a similar chemical structure, but it is an entirely different…

by Liz Nellis Each year Americans invest big bucks on prescriptions for antibiotics and unfortunately, much of this cash is wasted. Antibiotics can destroy “friendly” bacteria such as Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidus which aid the digestive system and may help prevent infection by “unfriendly” microorganisms. According to Marc Lappe Ph.D…

It’s “World Bee Day”, How Will You Celebrate? Today, in honor of World Bee Day, we should all plant a flower or tomato plant in our gardens. Perhaps, have a cup of tea with honey or bake some honey cookies to share with family and friends… or better yet, take some to a homeless shelter or nursing home…

A Little History of the Catnip Plant A proud member of the Mint family, Catnip is a relative of the mints more well-known like spearmint and peppermint. This special herb has been cultivated for its medicinal properties as well as for the seasoning of culinary delights. But no matter what…

Ginger is a root plant that has very powerful medicinal properties and is one of the healthiest root spices you can get. It is full of nutrients that have many health benefits for both your body and your brain. The main compound is a bioactive called Gingerol and is the…

You take your best friend to the vet for regular checkups, you feed him and play with him and give him treats to show your love. And according to the APPA National Pet Owners Survey; pet parents spend $70 or more on treats each year for their pets. …

Vinegar has been used in many households for centuries. From boiling eggs to pickling beets and as a household cleaner. Our ancestors even used it as a home remedy to soothe sunburned and itchy skin. But did you know that it also has a variety of benefits for your health? …

Is it that time of the year, AGAIN? We love it and hate it at the same time; our scales get a real workout during the latter part of our year, but more often than not we don’t. Weight gain doesn’t have to be a yearly battle and here is…