Why Constipation Is on the Rise
For most people, an occasional bout of constipation is a minor aggravation. However, this is not the case for the nearly 12% to 19% of the U.S. population suffering from chronic constipation.1 This means 63 million people have difficulty passing...
The Ultimate Guide to Bone Broth: Nature’s Collagen Supplement
According to an old South American proverb, "Good broth will resurrect the dead."1 While this assertion may verge on hyperbole, it underscores the longstanding reverence for this wholesome food throughout history. Homemade bone broth made from beef...
Magnesium Protects Against Stroke, Heart Disease and Diabetes
If you're looking for a way to decrease your risk of developing coronary heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes, research has revealed profound results from starting a simple new habit: consuming an extra 100 milligrams (mg) of magnesium via...
How Microwaves Transfer Plastic to Your Foods
Supermarkets are filled with convenience foods, including those packaged in plastic, microwavable bags that you can toss in the microwave to cook whatever’s inside. While they may shave a few minutes off your dinner prep time, you may be trading...
New Finding: Broccoli Helps Heal Leaky Gut
Broccoli, a close relative of Brussels sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower, is perhaps most well-known for its chemoprotective properties. It's an excellent source of phytonutrient glucosinolates, flavonoids and other health-boosting antioxidant and...
Chinese Herb Shows Promise Against Tooth Decay
Your dental health is an important component of your physical health. While often ignored or overlooked, dental issues such as cavities and root canals can have a significant systemic influence, and the state of your soft tissues and teeth often...
Are Saunas Good for Your Brain?
In the U.S., many Americans use a sauna only occasionally, perhaps while at the gym or on vacation — if at all. In Finland, in contrast, 99% of Finns take at least one sauna a week1, and some far more often than that. Known as a "poor man's...
How Postural Restoration Can Help Restore Your Health
The interview features Aleena Kanner, one of the leading postural experts in the U.S. She’s a certified Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) practitioner. What is postural restoration? The following explanation is given on the PRI website:1 "The...
Does Your Bottled Water Contain Nanoplastics?
Using a hyperspectral stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) imaging platform, researchers1 were able to detect single nanoparticle plastics smaller than 100 nanometers (nm) more accurately than before. Researchers were able to identify seven types of...