Bryophyllum pinnatum is an herb that goes by many names, “Life plant” and “leaf of life” are two of the most commonly used. The plant’s native origin is in Madagascar but is found growing in India, Brazil, parts of the USA and Jamaica. One reason it has gained its nickname as the life plant is because of how it is
Vanadium has been used for decades in holistic medicine practices around the world, even though you’ve probably never heard of this amazing mineral. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) advises: Diabetes remains the 7th leading cause of death in the United States in 2010, with 69,071 death certificates listing it as the underlying cause of death, and a total of 234,051
Featured Ingredient: Strawberries Flavored water is one of my favorite drinks during the summer! One of the best ways to quench your thirst during those hot days, and of course to stay healthy– is to drink plenty of water. However, if you want a little flavor without added sugars, chemicals or simply add a kick to your H2O intake– this quick
This Ancient Golden Paste recipe is one of the most powerful healing elixirs on the planet. It’s the original recipe that has been tried and tested for hundreds of years in India and Southeast Asia. Want to lower inflammation without medication?Have you heard of the outstanding health benefits of turmeric but don’t know how to incorporate it into your diet? This
(Bonus: Find out about the benefits of Maca powder as a Pre-workout Drink + A Maca Smoothie Recipe) If you want to naturally increase energy, mental focus, and performance naturally, Maca powder should be part of your daily wholesome food and supplements routine. The maca plant, scientifically known as Lepidium meyenii, is also referred to as Peruvian ginseng. Maca is a
I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for ways to save money when it comes to organic food. And well… if you are here that makes two of us. One of the major concerns about living an organic lifestyle is the cost. That’s basically the only issue because eating organic definitely has many benefits. Remember, non-organic food is
Loss of muscle mass with age (sarcopenia) may be caused by a reduction of muscle protein synthetic response to food intake. A group of researchers set out to find which milk protein was the best for muscle protein accretion, and would therefore help stave off sarcopenia. Three groups of older men were fed a meal-like amount of whey, casein, and casein