Many people are concerned that stevia is dangerous because it’s associated with infertility. This is misinformation. Stevia is a natural sweetener derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant, native to South America. Also known as sweet...

There are plenty of medical practitioners who will repeat that eating "too much salt" will increase your likelihood of developing high blood pressure. There's a lot of information on that from a growing number of scientists, and it's a salty...

The artificial sweetener aspartame is primarily made up of aspartic acid and phenylalanine. The phenylalanine has been synthetically modified to carry a methyl group, which provides most of the sweetness. That phenylalanine methyl bond, called a...

In the quest to manage and mitigate various health conditions, the medical community often relies on potent pharmaceuticals like steroids, antipsychotics, statins, diuretics, and beta blockers. These drugs, while providing critical therapeutic...

Turmeric, revered for centuries in traditional medicine and cuisine, boasts a rich history steeped in cultural and medicinal significance. Originating from the Curcuma longa plant native to South Asia, its golden hue and distinct flavor have...

Most would probably agree that stretching is an important part of a well-balanced fitness routine, but exactly when should you stretch? Before or after your workout? Both? Neither? To tease out the pros and cons, let’s take a look at what the...

Migraines affect an estimated 12% of the American population and is the second leading cause of disability worldwide.1 Worldwide, as many as 1 billion people are affected,2 making migraine the third most prevalent illness in the world. They can...

From the time you were born until the day you die, touch is an important part of your emotional and physical health. Infants deprived of touch grow up with developmental and cognitive delays, attachment disorders and a higher risk of serious...

One of the biggest lessons along my health journey is that health is not found at the extremes, and that finding balance is not only more sustainable, but also more health-promoting. This applies to exercise — balancing working out and providing...