There are several varieties of elderberry grown throughout the world. However, the medicinal herb we want for its powerful cold- and flu-fighting powers is European black elderberry, or Sambucus nigra L. Elder is a shrub that originates in Europe, Asia ...
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Turmeric: The Colorful Superfood That Fights Arthritis, Cholesterol And Cancer, Too
Did you know that foods with deep colors usually have the most nutritional benefits? Dark berries, such as blueberries, raspberries and cherries, have powerful antioxidants, for example. Another example of a powerful, colorful superfood is turmeric. Turmeric is a rhizome, ...
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The Christmas season is over, and with that, the winter blues are officially here. Winter tends to cause us to slow down, spend more time indoors and can even subconsciously cause a period of sadness or depression. Generally, when you’re ...
Read More »How The ‘Farm Effect’ Keeps Kids From Getting Sick
My children are almost never sick. They usually end up at the doctor’s office because they hurt themselves. My wife and I have taught them the value of cleanliness and good personal hygiene, but we don’t rush them to the ...
Read More »5 All-Natural Brain-Boosting Foods You Really Need
“You are what you eat” can very well apply to brain power, too, according to the latest research. But how do specific foods boost our memory? Let’s look into a few foods touted as memory boosters to understand exactly how ...
Read More »Diseases We Have That Our Ancestors Didn’t
We have been blessed with some amazing advances in modern technology which has allowed us comfort that was not possible a mere 100 years or so ago. But despite these advances, we suffer from severe chronic and degenerative diseases that ...
Read More »Get Rid of Acid Reflux Naturally
Do you experience a burning pain in your chest accompanied by a feeling of fullness or pressure? Do you get gassy or nauseated especially after eating or lying flat? You may have acid reflux disease. Unfortunately, it is a very ...
Read More »11 Natural Remedies You Should Stockpile For Cold & Flu Season
Cold and flu season is here, and many Americans are stocking up on over-the-counter medications to help fight sickness. In fact, according to the research organization Euromonitor International, retail sales of cough, cold and allergy remedies in the US are ...
Read More »The 16 Fake, Sneaky Names Food Companies Use For MSG
At first, I thought the headaches and dizziness I was getting were related to stress. I had recently graduated from college, moved to a new city and started a new job. After a while, though, I began to notice a ...
Read More »All-Natural Ways To Fight Fall Allergies
Autumn is a lovely time of the year — unless you suffer from fall allergies. Many allergies during this time of the year are due to an increase in molds inside and outdoors. Mold growth increases due to rain, decomposing ...
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