Your skin needs it. Your heart needs it. Even your colon needs it! Almond oil takes the mighty, nutrition-rich almonds and transforms them into a powerful oil with incredible benefits. Though there are two main kinds of almonds that create almond oil, the one used for mostly homeopathic and cosmetic purposes is sweet almond oil. Don’t let the name fool you, though: […]
The widespread use of artificial sweeteners occurred, at the end of the day, because food and beverage manufacturers saw a business opportunity: They could tease their low-calorie foods or even zero-calorie drinks to potential customers who were looking to cut back on their calorie and sugar consumption. The bonus sounded too good to be true: You could enjoy the taste (okay, not […]
When it comes to weight loss, people seem to love super simple diet plans that involve eating only several foods (or even just one!) over and over. Can you lose weight by just eating boiled eggs? According to certain people’s experiences, yes you can. It’s called the “boiled egg diet” and involves eating about three eggs per day, in addition […]
In terms of what you need to survive, water is truly at the top of the list, and there are several types of water, including structured water. As you already know, water is a life-giving substance that we all must put into our bodies (just about) every single day in order to go on living. Without water, extreme dehydration, particularly during […]
We’ve long known that light influences human health because it’s capable of modulating our circadian rhythms, aka our “internal clocks.” Your circadian rhythm is the response to regulating your sleep cycle since it helps you feel alert and awake in the morning and drowsy at night. It also plays a role in many other neuroendocrine and cognitive functions. How does […]
Spicy food is featured in many different types of cuisines around the world, including Mexican, Indian, Latin, Caribbean, Thai, and Chinese. If you’re a fan of feeling warm and tingly inside when you eat spicy ingredients, you’ll be happy to know that many hot-tasting foods — such as peppers, wasabi, mustard seeds, and turmeric — are actually very good for […]
The widespread use of artificial sweeteners occurred, at the end of the day, because food and beverage manufacturers saw a business opportunity: They could tease their low-calorie foods or even zero-calorie drinks to potential customers who were looking to cut back on their calorie and sugar consumption. The bonus sounded too good to be true: You could enjoy the taste (okay, not […]
A healthy back is critical for being able to function throughout your day since your spine is what allows you to stand, walk, bend, lift, and generally move. Therefore if you have a tight back — or all too common lower back pain — you may be tempted to “crack it” in order to find relief from discomfort. Is cracking your back […]
There’s a reason why turmeric tea is a popular beverage throughout Asia and is known by some as “liquid gold.” The four simple ingredients in this turmeric tea recipe all work to improve your health, whether it’s by reducing inflammation, aiding digestion, improving the health of your heart, or strengthening your bones. Adding my turmeric tea recipe to your daily […]
A recent CNN headline read: “BPA linked to asthma in school-age girls, study finds.” Scientists have known about BPA’s toxic effects for years, and this latest study offers a concerning reminder that even prenatal exposure to the common chemical can lead to health issues that don’t show up until years down the line. Thankfully, due to increased publicity highlighting the health risks […]
