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What is Gymnema?

Nov 21, 2008

What is Gymnema? Gymnema, or gymnema sylvestre, is an Ayurvedic medicine that is used to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels.  The name means “sugar killer” in Sanskrit.  It is traditionally used for its suppressing effects on the taste buds, making...

Gemstone Elixirs: Vibrational Medicine Basics

Nov 10, 2008

Gemstone elixirs are a form of vibrational medicine that can help you to rebalance your body, mind and soul.  The best bit is that you can make them yourself!  Read on to find out more. What is a Gemstone Elixir? Gemstone elixirs are similar to flower...

Different Types of Aromatherapy Diffusers

Nov 07, 2008

Aromatherapy diffusers are simply used to disperse the scent of essential oils into the air. There are a range of diffusers to choose from, and we’ve outlined the most common ones below. Lamp Rings These are terracotta rings that go around a light...

What is Aloe Vera?: Sources, Medical Uses & Benefits

Nov 06, 2008

Scientifically known as Aloe barbadensis Miller, aloe vera is a medicinal plant that contains over 70 necessary ingredients and more than 200 biologically active elements, including minerals, enzymes, polysaccharides, vitamins, biological stimulators, amino...

All About Whey Protein

Nov 04, 2008

Whey is a great source of minerals and digestive bacteria.  It is great for fermenting vegetables and for recipes such as kimchi, sauerkraut, and beet kvass.  You can also drink it when you have an upset stomach.  Whey protein and products provide...

Types of Body Wraps

Nov 02, 2008

Body wraps are a common spa treatment that can serve a number of different functions.  However, there are a wide range of wraps, so we’ve put together a guide to help you see which one is which. What are Body Wraps? Body wraps are a type of spa treatment...

Magnesium

Oct 29, 2008

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and performs a host of important health functions.  Read on to find out why magnesium is so important for the body. The Role of Magnesium Magnesium is called a macromineral, which means that...

Colloidal Silver: All You Need to Know

Oct 23, 2008

Colloidal silver is a powerful, natural substance that can be used for all sorts of conditions. In fact, it is one of the strongest natural antibiotics known to man. Read on to find out more. What are Colloids? Colloids are the smallest biological...

Do I Need Alkaline Water?

Oct 20, 2008

Water is water, right?  Not necessarily.  Alkaline water can help to create proper health in your body.  Read on to learn more. The Importance of the Acid-Alkaline Balance Optimal health in the body starts with having the correct acid-alkaline balance.  The...

What is a Diuretic & What are They Used for?

Oct 10, 2008

What is a Diuretic? A diuretic is any substance that promotes diuresis, the increased production of urine. This includes forced diuresis. Basically, diuretics work by helping expel excess sodium and water out of the body. These can be in the form of...

Health Effects of Caffeine

Oct 08, 2008

Most people love their coffee but have you ever thought about the health effects of the caffeine it contains? We've taken a look at caffeine to find out just what it does to your body. Caffeine is a drug, and it comes from the leaves, beans or nuts...

Glutathione: All You Need to Know

Sep 29, 2008

Glutathione is the most important antioxidant in the body and is vital for health but what exactly does it do? Read on to find out more. What is Glutathione? Glutathione is a tri-peptide that is made up of gamma-glutamic acid, cysteine, and glycine, and...

A Simple Guide to Making Your Own Herbal Teas

Sep 22, 2008

Herbal teas are popular and are a great way to get the medicinal benefits of many different herbs. However, you don’t have to buy tea. With a little knowledge and experimentation, you can make your own fresh tea blends whenever you like. What are...

Coconut Oil

Sep 18, 2008

Coconut oil is a functional food, which simply means that it is a food that provides health benefits over and beyond the basic nutrients in the food. While it has gotten a bad rap in the past, coconut oil is now being promoted as a healthful food. Find...

Lectins and Your Health: Everything You Need to Know

Sep 17, 2008

Heard about lectins, lectin-free diets, and want to know what all the fuss is about? Lectins are a naturally occurring protein found in foods that you are likely to have in your fridge or pantry. These include members of the bean family (legumes), many...

A Simple Guide to Healthy Oils

Sep 09, 2008

Oil has long been maligned as an evil part of the diet – something to avoid at all costs, but did you know that there are some healthy oils that are good to include in your diet? These are polyunsaturated oils that are high in omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty...

Nutrition 101: What are B-Vitamins & What Do They Do?

Aug 28, 2008

B vitamins are a group of water-soluble micronutrients that play a crucial role in cell metabolism. All B vitamins except for vitamin B12 (which is made by animal cells) can only be acquired through a variety of foods because they are not stored in...

Nutrition 101: The Basics About Vitamin E

Aug 26, 2008

What is Vitamin E? Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that exists in eight different forms, with each form having its own biological activity. There are four tocopherols – alpha, beta, delta, and gamma – and four tocotrienols – also alpha, beta, delta, and...

Zinc

Aug 25, 2008

What is Zinc? Zinc is a mineral that is absolutely vital to living, and even a small deficiency can cause health problems.  It is found in every cell in the body and it stimulates the activity of about 100 enzymes – substances that promote biochemical...

Vitamin A

Aug 24, 2008

What is Vitamin A? Vitamin A is a group of compounds that are important for vision, bone growth, reproduction, cell division, and cell differentiation.  It also helps to regulate the immune system, and may help lymphocytes to fight infections more effectively.  Vitamin...

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