Pneumonia is a serious illness that affects millions of people worldwide every year. In fact, experts believe it is responsible for up to 7% of all deaths in adults. However, there are natural ways to …

It’s that classic story: you walk into a room and forget why you even went there in the first place. Was it for your car keys? Cell phone? Wallet? You can’t remember. Whatever it was …

What Is Intermittent Fasting? More than any weight loss approach yet discovered, intermittent fasting may be the closest thing to “miracle” weight loss out there—without diets and exercise. Since the turn of the century, research …

“Eat your greens” is a saying most of us have probably heard one too many times. Most likely, we heard this when we were little, thinking “yuck!” when mom, dad, or grandparents wanted us to …

Endometriosis is a shockingly common condition. In fact, one in ten women are affected by this condition during their reproductive years, or 176 million women worldwide. Both a normalization of symptoms and a lack of …

The Amazing Benefits of Mushrooms Mushrooms are often categorized аѕ vеgеtаblеѕ оr hеrbѕ, but they аrе fungі. They hаvе bееn trаdіtіоnаllу uѕеd fоr fооd аѕ well аѕ for mеdісіnаl рurроѕеѕ. Sсіеntіfіс rероrtѕ ѕuggеѕt thаt thеrе are mоrе …

There are so many herbs and spices to choose from in the culinary world. Vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, rosemary, and even cardamom number among some of these, each with unique and startling flavors that bring our …

This is our fully enclosed organic aquaponics system. Aquaponics is a wonderful way to grow food, herbal medicines, or any kind of plant to be honest. The plants are constantly being fed nutrients from the …

PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is a reproductive health issue that women are starting to deal with more and more.  One of its most significant challenges: diagnosis can be difficult. Treatments can be few (and not …

Have you ever tried out the same diet as your friend or family member, only to find out disappointingly that it doesn’t work for you – no matter how successful it was for them? As …

There have been many diet crazes over the years, and it seems like most of them just come and go. Vegan, paleo, Mayo clinic diet, Atkins diet….the list goes on and on. While some of …

Opinions about clean, healthy foods are many. This includes ideas about organic, natural, ethically-raised, whole, chemical-free, or unprocessed foods—often categorized “clean” foods—and what they do (or don’t do). Fortunately, there are fewer facts than opinions …

So you know when you get a craving for a nice tasty treat? Your mouth starts to water and you can almost taste the goodness, but then you start thinking about how those treats are …

Menopause is a natural transition for women in the aging process. In fact, many cultures embrace it as an exciting new season in a woman’s life.  The Chinese refer to the transition as a “second …

  This was our second harvest from the same Stokes Purple Potato. It amazes us how much can be produced from the same original potato. Nature provides and is so meditative in the process. We …

Food is important. Some would argue that food is medicine, a moniker taking the internet by storm nowadays. Diet ideals such as eating plenty of nutrient-dense foods, eating in season, and even eating optimally for …

The saying “food is medicine” has become quite popular nowadays. The concept comes from an ancient motto from the Greek doctor Hippocrates: “let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.” But can food …

Whoever conceived that light could be bad for health? To many of us, light just doesn’t seem like it could possibly be harmful. It lights up our world, allows us to see, and even manifests …

Right under our very noses, in our homes, and at our fingertips, a secretive danger to our health is lurking. Wireless technology is obviously one of the greatest achievements in the last 100 years, and …

For years and years, the internet has buzzed with the word “superfoods.” Superfoods are amazing victuals with strong ideas behind them: for one, they have the power to change lives; while on another level, they’re …

It’s hard to overestimate how hard the heart works. From about five weeks in the womb, the heart is central to our lives and wellbeing. However, much about our lives puts the heart under constant …

Nature can come in handy for some of the most under-explored, over-looked, and frustrating illnesses in the world. Some of these conditions have been around for thousands of years. And yet, medical science still doesn’t …

THE STORY OF REISHI AND ITS BENEFITS Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma ) has different species that can be found in the wild in both the East and West. What’s more, all species have a history of …

For as long as man has wanted a better body, he’s been looking for a wonder drug that will give it to him. Of course, you know there’s no substitute for hard work and consistency …

There are superfoods, and then there are real superfoods. Despite what the health mainstream media focuses on, the foods that are so often highlighted tend to come and go quickly—either debunked, a passing fad, or simply …

Ever heard of burdock? People who are already a big fan of herbal remedies may have heard of it—or even those who have been exposed to certain Asian cuisines. WHAT IS BURDOCK? Burdock (Arctium lappa) …

We don’t know it or recognize it until it hits us—and sometimes we don’t even recognize or notice it then. The disease could affect any of us: our families, our friends, or maybe even ourselves. …

There are some illnesses we know we’re experiencing right away—like colds and flu. Most can be easily treated, or they come and go. Then there are more serious conditions we might not notice. They take …

It’s easy to take our reproductive health, libido, and sex lives for granted. That’s especially the case if everything is going perfectly well and without a hitch. And yet, issues in the bedroom are the …

For every level of health, there comes an amazing natural solution that has been used for thousands of years to support it. For brain function, there’s lion’s mane, the famous nootropic. For anit-aging and longevity, …

Ever heard of the ancient practice of Ayurveda? Originating from India, some could call it an alternative medicine or traditional herbalist practice. But in reality, Ayurveda was far more than that. In fact, Ayurveda could …

Adaptogens are powerful herbal ingredients that can have amazing impacts on health. In the grand scheme of things, however, the idea of an “adaptogen” is only a recent discovery. On the other hand, ancient knowledge …

Maca has been enjoying new-found popularity as a “superfood.” In reality, though, humans have known about the amazing benefits of the maca root for thousands of years. Maca root is native to the high mountain …

What is there to say about a mushroom that looks like a fluffy white lion (how it got its name)? Quite a bit, as it turns out. Lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus) has been both a …