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When it comes to your skin, it’s not about trying to look like you’re 21 if you’re 51. Instead, it’s about trying to look as young as you ought to look, right? On that note, there’s bad news and great news. Stated directly, the bad news is that many, perhaps most, people today have skin … 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
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
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
The fruits and vegetables you eat today are not what they used to be. Research shows that decades ago, a tomato packed up to 50% more vitamin C, iron, and antioxidants than the same tomato at your grocery store today. Why? Modern farming prioritizes speed, size, and shelf life over nutrient density. Stripped soils, synthetic … Read more
Taking care of liver health is one of the most important – yet overlooked – keys to living long and well. Around ⅓ of all adults now have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition where excess fat accumulates in the liver. A great number of adults are not even aware they have this condition, … Read more
Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury, infection, or harmful stimuli. However, chronic inflammation is an ongoing state of inflammation that lasts for months or even years. It can be caused by a variety of factors, such as injuries, infections, autoimmune disorders, exposure to toxins in products and the air, poor diet, lack of … Read more
If you think that cloves are merely a nice flavoring for pumpkin pie and apple cider, think again. Though not as popular as the worldwide favorite, cinnamon, this warm and aromatic spice is a powerhouse when it comes to protecting your health. Clove buds are absolutely at the top of the anti-aging herbs/spices list and … Read more
Green tea is often referred to as the healthiest beverage on the planet. It’s even been called the “ultimate” anti-aging beverage— one that has been consumed for thousands of years. Not every superfood (or super-beverage in this case) can live up to all the hype surrounding it, but green tea has no trouble in doing … Read more