Your Best Years Start Now
Brian Vaszily 
The benefits of aloe vera were once more widely known than they are today. You see, six thousand years ago, the ancient Egyptians regarded aloe vera as a miracle plant. They used it in many ways, from treating burns to reducing fever. A few millennia later, Cleopatra herself used aloe in her daily skin treatments. … Read more
Small yet mighty, chia seeds could well be considered a tiny superfood. Once mostly famous for putting the green on Chia Pets, it’s the health benefits of chia seeds that are really catching attention today. Easy to add to your diet, these little black seeds are filled with nutrients that are good for your digestion, … Read more
Flaxseeds are one of the oldest cultivated foods to be used for their health-promoting benefits and absolutely deserve a spot at the top of the superfood seed list, right next to hemp seeds and chia seeds. Despite their small size, flaxseeds are packed full of nutrients, antioxidants, and plant compounds that have numerous benefits for … Read more
Have you ever considered how many toxins might be lurking in your toothpaste? Toothpaste is meant to be good for your health. It makes brushing more effective, fights bacteria that may cause oral problems, helps prevent cavities, and freshens your breath. At least, that’s how it’s supposed to work. Unfortunately, the “benefits” of many conventional … Read more
Plants contain numerous compounds that are beneficial for human health. That’s why eating a plant-based diet is one of the “secret weapons” for better health and longevity. As research has progressed, certain compounds have been identified and highlighted for their particularly significant health benefits. Flavonoids are a great example of this. They occur naturally in … Read more
Sulforaphane is a natural plant compound that has shown incredible health-boosting potential in numerous studies. It may help to lower inflammation, protect your heart and brain, and improve detoxification— all of which are key to combating many “modern day” ailments. In its natural form, sulforaphane is found in cruciferous vegetables BUT you don’t have to … Read more
Chamomile is one of the most popular herbs used today and has been since ancient times. You may be familiar with it as a “sleep tea,” but there are many more incredible health benefits of chamomile that are lesser known. German chamomile is the most frequently used type of chamomile and has outstanding properties for … Read more
Resveratrol is a powerful plant compound that many people have heard of — mostly in association with grapes and red wine. It has become well-known for promoting heart health, but you may be surprised at the number of other health-boosting benefits resveratrol has. It supports your body from the inside out (like many plant compounds … Read more
Good quality sleep is needed for good health. Not only does it keep you alert and focused while you’re awake, your body needs this critical rest period to heal itself. The magic sleep number for adults is between 7-9 hours each night. Unfortunately, research on sleep patterns indicates that not only are many adults not … Read more
Sometimes it’s the simplest ingredients that pack the biggest punch. This holds true for garlic, lemon, and ginger— a trio that have potent health benefits separately and give your body an even bigger disease-fighting boost when combined into a “super tonic”. There’s nothing exotic about this trio (though ginger is technically a tropical plant). You … Read more