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Brian Vaszily 
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
Your skin is a very unique part of your body because it responds to both internal and external stressors. This means that many of your daily habits have an impact on your skin, whether you know it or not. You are probably already familiar with certain habits that support youthful-looking skin. Drinking plenty of water, … Read more
Vitamin B-12 is an incredibly important nutrient for your body with many health benefits. Fatigue, mood swings, mental sluggishness, and irritability are all potential signs of being low in vitamin B12 — something which is, unfortunately, a common occurrence. Because B-12 is involved in so many functions within your body — from energy and memory … Read more
If there’s one ingredient you should always watch out for in your cosmetics and common household products, it’s fragrance. Fragrance sounds nice. It conjures up images of smelling fresh flowers or breathing in the scent of clean morning air. But unfortunately, manufactured fragrance is not a pleasant thing at all. Many of the fragrances you … Read more
In a world that always seems to be going after the latest exotic superfood, the most nutritious plants are sometimes hiding right outside your back door— literally. Those who desire a perfect lawn or tend a garden might label these plants as “weeds,” but they have a lot more to offer than most people realize. … 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
Urine isn’t normally a topic discussed in casual conversation, but it can be an important indicator of your overall health. In some cases, urine color even serves as one of the first warning signs that something is wrong. Changes to the color of your urine aren’t necessarily reason to panic— especially if they are short-lived— … Read more
Triphala is an ancient herbal preparation that is a staple in Ayurvedic medicine. It is one of the most revered Ayurvedic formulas of all time and is made from a combination of plants all native to India. Like so many other ancient “remedies”, modern research is now confirming numerous traditional triphala benefits and discovering new … Read more
Phthalates have been nicknamed “the everywhere chemical” because of how prevalent they have become in modern-day life. Not only are they found in thousands of everyday products, they have also made their way into the environment AND our bodies. This is bad news because phthalates are linked to some serious health effects. And like so … Read more
Whether you love or despise their flavor — and people tend to be firmly in one camp or the other — the health benefits of beets are truly outstanding. These deeply colored root vegetables are packed full of nutrients, antioxidants, and plant compounds that are incredibly beneficial for human health. They are one of the … Read more