Your Best Years Start Now
Brian Vaszily 
You’re probably familiar with seeds like flax and chia as incredibly healthy foods, but hemp seeds are more of a new kid on the block. It’s actually impressive how many benefits of hemp seeds have already been documented, since they haven’t been the subject of as many studies. A long-time ban on hemp products in … Read more
Exercise has so many important benefits. And with people rightfully focused on protecting and building their immune systems, it’s important to remember that one of its biggest benefits is helping your immune system health. In fact, science shows even a single workout can amplify our ability to fight off germs. Researchers at the University of … 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
There are many benefits to choosing a plant-based diet, but it can take a little more planning than an omnivorous (plant + animal) diet to make sure you’re getting the full range of essential nutrients. Protein is often a question mark for those new to plant-based eating. Even if you’ve been going plant-based for a … Read more
Clothing is more than a fashion statement. It’s also a potential source of thousands of chemicals, some of which are extremely damaging to your health. Some estimates put the number of chemicals commonly used in the fashion industry at around 8,000. And unfortunately, there is not much regulation surrounding which chemicals can and can’t be … Read more
Have you ever considered what effects blue light might be having on your health? If so, you aren’t alone. This topic has gathered well-deserved attention because of the increased exposure to blue light that many people are getting daily — and the possible consequences. Now, this isn’t a case of blue light being strictly harmful … Read more
It’s hard to find a more popular natural remedy than elderberries. Elderberry especially comes out in force during cold and flu season. It’s even become a staple ingredient in many over-the-counter products for immune support. You can find it everything from gummies to capsules to syrup. (As always, do look for USDA Certified Organic elderberry … Read more
Many health trends come and go, but some actually prove to be worth the hype surrounding them. This is the case of a just emerging health and fitness technique known as vibration therapy (also called whole body vibration). Like so many other holistic practices, vibration therapy is new— but also not new. The benefits are … Read more
Migraines and other types of headaches are frustrating, to say the least. Symptoms can range from a mild ache to severe, throbbing pain and may also include nausea, fatigue, and light or sound sensitivity. There is no single cause for headaches or migraines, but they are often brought on by some kind of trigger. Triggers … Read more
Imagine that you’re doing everything you can to eat healthy, including filling your diet with a variety of plant foods. But unknown to you, there are microscopic compounds hiding on what you eat, sabotaging your health on a daily basis. This is a picture of the impact pesticides in foods can have on you and … Read more