Collagen supplements have become extremely popular, because they promise to help reduce wrinkles, promote weight loss, improve gut health and strengthen bones, joints and tendons. In other words, collagen helps us look and feel younger. But here’s the thing… There’s little-to-no evidence that taking collagen supplements actually increases the amount of collagen in your body. …
Red, itchy, watery eyes. Nonstop sneezing. Horrible sinus pressure and congested breathing. This is the joy of seasonal allergies in a nutshell. (Insert sarcasm here.) If you or other important people in your life suffer from seasonal allergies, you know how miserable they can be. On the rare occasion that my fall allergies strike, they …
As someone who exercises intensely, I am no stranger to sore muscles and the occasional back strain. One of my favorite ways to relax, relieve pain and soothe sore muscles is by taking a hot bath with just the right concoction of natural elements to make the magic happen. If you have back pain, headaches, …
Mmmmmm… There’s nothing quite like the feeling of sunshine on your face and a warm summer breeze swirling around your body, as you enjoy countless hours walking around barefoot in the grass (or in the sand) breathing in the fresh summer air. And who can resist dangling their fit in the water as they watch …
If you’re like me, you make it your mission to avoid getting sunburned at all costs. (I had enough traumatic sunburns before the age of 18 to last me a lifetime!) Nonetheless, I still make a point to expose myself to sunshine every day to help my body make vitamin D, strengthen my immune system …
UGH! As if it’s not annoying enough to be bothered by insects when you’re trying to enjoy time outdoors, the aftermath of being bitten is even worse. You plead with yourself to ignore the itch and, for the love of God, STOP SCRATCHING the bite area!!! Before you know it, you’re a bloody mess with …
When it’s cold outside, we seal our homes up and run the heat to stay warm. When it’s hot outside, we seal our homes up and run the air conditioning to stay cool. Whenever we seal the space up around us, we’re basically trapping ourselves in a box of recycled air (like in an airplane …
I love having cellulite and saggy-looking skin on my body…said no one, ever. The truth is, there is no magical potion that will firm your skin and get rid of cellulite overnight. The good news is, there are natural things you can do to make big improvements! Please don’t waste your money on expensive and …
If you aren’t already familiar with the amazing health benefits of consuming turmeric, click here to get the details. In a nutshell, turmeric has proven medicinal properties like reducing inflammation, treating cancer and managing diabetes. If you’re like me and don’t love the taste of turmeric, you may not be excited about adding it to your daily dishes …
“Let food by thy medicine.” This is a well-known quote from Hippocrates, one of the most outstanding figures in the history of medicine. I bet he had turmeric in mind when he made this statement. Here’s why: Turmeric is arguably the most powerful herb on the planet for fighting disease and potentially reversing it. It has …