Did you know you can cook with lavender and it’s good for your body, too?! If you were this many days old when you realized lavender could be more than a fresh scent or pretty purple flower in the backyard, join the club. But before we dive into the health
Vitamin D is a key nutrient for building a strong, healthy immune system, yet many are deficient in it. In March 2020, former CDC Chief Dr. Tom Frieden went on record saying that Vitamin D might help reduce the risk of getting sick. His recommendations? Go outside and get some
Food cravings are the body’s way of trying to correct various vitamin and mineral deficiencies or imbalances. But eating the food that is craved rarely provides the needed nutrient. For example, when a person feels suddenly exhausted or weak, the body senses low blood sugar and begins to crave carbohydrates. However,
Take the lemon in your water the next time it’s offered. Not only is it a great way to help you boost your water intake, but an unsweetened glass of lemon water (especially first thing in the morning) also provides your body with some great health benefits. Warm or cool,
Going out for dinner? Forget the wine, and bring a pineapple instead. Nothing tastes better than freshly juiced pineapple. Look at its geometric-patterned skin and spikey green leaves. In the Colonial U. S., families used the pineapple as a centerpiece that became the symbol of welcome and hospitality. Today, pineapple
Summer is just around the corner and with it comes those long, hot days of high temperatures. With the heat comes a heightened risk of losing too much of our bodies fluids, a condition known as dehydration. Our bodies are normally about two-thirds water. When levels dip below that amount,
Who would have thought the common watermelon is packed with so much nutrition? Most of us are surprised to discover that there’s any nutrition at all in this traditional summer treat. The common perception about watermelon is that it’s low-calorie fruit, mostly water with taste, harmless, but not a good
Grapefruit is one of the most popular citrus fruits. It’s enjoyed by millions of people and often eaten regularly as a breakfast staple as well as a popular snack. Grapefruits are also one of the most highly regarded fruits when it comes to valuable nutrients and health benefits. Grapefruits contain powerful
Are we willing to accept the double to triple levels of caffeine found in the energy drinks our kids are consuming compared to what we drank at their age? If we are, we must prepare for the adrenal exhaustion that will occur by the time these kids are ready for college.
Garlic can be used to reduce blood pressure levels in people with uncontrolled hypertension, even if they are already being unsuccessfully treated with medication, according to an Austrialian trial. Although garlic is known for a range of health benefits, this is one of the first conclusive studies into its cardiovascular
Health is a vehicle for living the life you’ve always dreamed of. Climb that mountain, reach your business goals and love unconditionally as if it were your last act on Earth because one day soon our lives will be over but these moments won’t!
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