Tag: health
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Elevate Your Skin with Aloe Vera
Aloe vera grows in hot, dry climates around the world. With its thick, succulent leaves, this herb has been used for centuries by ancient cultures. Historically, aloe has been used for constipation, colic, skin diseases, worm infestation, type 2 diabetes, and infections. Aloe vera’s ability to soothe and heal skin is widely known. When used for burns,…
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Cucumbers and the Art of Skincare
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is farmed worldwide as a seasonal crop. Native to India, cucumber is a fruit found growing wild in the Himalayas. Cucumbers are composed mostly of water and contain trace minerals and vitamin C. Used in Asian cultures as medicine, it can support a healthy blood sugar and cholesterol as well as prevent constipation. It…
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Protecting Your Skin
Beauty is indeed more than skin deep, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore skin health. Your skin is the largest organ of your body. It protects you from germs, wounds, and ultraviolet light. It allows you to feel the world around you through touch with pain, temperature, and pressure sensors. Unsurprisingly, millions of men…
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Breathe Better With Selenium
Selenium is an essential mineral to human health. In North America, most fruits and vegetables can have small amounts of selenium since it is common in our soils. Selenium is important for thyroid hormones, DNA synthesis, reproductive, and oxidative damage. Why Take Selenium? Well, most people in the United States have adequate amounts of selenium…
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Halotherapy to the Rescue
Halotherapy, or salt therapy, involves breathing in fine salt particles for health benefits. Discovered in the early 12th century, salt therapy was formally studied in the 1800s. Research has shown halotherapy can be helpful for respiratory symptoms. This includes chronic obstructive respiratory disease (COPD), asthma, cystic fibrosis, and bronchiectasis among others. Patients reported less cough,…
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Lemon Blueberry Protein Muffin Recipe
These muffins are a great way to get more protein from what you eat. Blueberry muffins are tasty but when you’re putting protein in them, they tend to be bland. Try zesting it up a bit with these lemon blueberry muffins. You won’t regret trying this gluten-free, dairy-free breakfast treat! Prep: 10 Min. Cook: 20…
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The Benefits of Blueberries
Blueberries are a perennial plant that grows only in highly acidic, well-drained, but moist soils, preferring areas with cooler climates. There are two main variants: Vaccinium corymbosum (highbush) and Vaccinium angustifolium (lowbush). Native to North America, this entire plant was used by Native Americans as medicine and the berries as a fabric dye. These velvety blue fruits, loaded with…
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Panax Ginseng for Lung Health
Panax ginseng, also known as Asian ginseng, has been well-known for thousands of years for its medicinal properties. It’s primarily an adaptogen and restorative tonic used today in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western herbal formulas. This herb should not be confused with other ginsengs like Panax quinquefolius or Siberian ginseng (not a true ginseng). Roots from…
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Air Quality Alert!! What You Need to Know for Lung Health
The past two years have been fraught with images of forests and houses aflame. Last year, Canada had a record 45.7 million acres burn, more than three times any previous years’ fires. The skies of northern US states were cloudy, sometimes with an orange hue, and the air was filled with smoke. Summer camps and…
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The Power of B Vitamins
B vitamins are water-soluble vitamins needed for optimal human health. In your body, B vitamins are involved in producing cells, nerve/brain function, heart health, vision, digestion, fertility, etc. Perhaps most importantly, B vitamins are essential to making energy. These 8 vitamins include: B vitamin deficiencies are rare in modern times due to more well-rounded diets.…