Green Tea for Your Health
Green tea is a powerhouse. From weight loss to disease prevention, adding 1 cup per day into your routine can have a myriad of positive benefits. Its medicinal usage dates back thousands of years as it is not only the oldest but the most popular tea to date. Green, black, and oolong tea all derive from a plant known as Camellia sinensis....
3 Ways to Improve Mental Health via Lifestyle Change
Roughly 50 million adults nationwide report experiencing at least one mental illness, and many have yet to seek proper help. Although there has been a more open discussion surrounding mental health these past few years, getting the conversation right can still be challenging. Here in the United States, we lead with a Western approach,...
The Attack of the Sperm Killing Underwear!
Did you know one of the most common synthetic fibres known to humankind may also be a contraceptive for men and women? Studies have shown Polyester to be an extremely effective contraceptive, especially when men wear underwear made of the material. Polyester is already known to irritate the skin, cause rashes, and other dermal...
The Scoop on Ginger
Let’s talk about one of the most commonly overlooked herbs in our medicinal arsenal, and that is ginger. This magnificent herb has both anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and does wonders for healing the gut. It is most commonly used in cases of nausea, particularly morning sickness. However, it is beneficial for a myriad of...
Vitamin A for Reproductive and Immune Health
Vitamin A is a key nutrient essential for good health. It’s commonly known for preserving eyesight but is important for so much more. Let’s first review some basics about the nutrient itself. Vitamin A is actually a group of fat-soluble compounds which provide the body with activators that assist with mineral...
Tackling Insulin Resistance
If you are someone who struggles with insulin resistance, you are familiar with the challenge of trying to lose weight. Whether it be stubborn weight in your belly area or feeling out of control when it comes to cravings, we know how frustrating it can be. You may crave sweets all the time or after meals, which can indicate that your body...
Supplement Spotlight: NAC
We know that most of the traditional American diet is deficient in many key vitamins and minerals. That said, we are often told to supplement in those areas. With an overwhelming amount of information, it can be difficult to know where to start. When we think of supplementing, we think of our physical health. That said, many are unaware...
Letting in the Light
By Andrea Vannelli According to the Chinese solar calendar, February 4th of this year marked the first day of spring. Considering this coincided with a cold snap of weather dipping into the single Fahrenheit digits, it can be hard to relate. But the ancient Chinese scholars were wise observers of nature’s rhythms. This...
