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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
If you’ve ever felt that uncomfortable, full feeling in your abdomen after a meal, you aren’t alone. Bloating is one of the most common digestive complaints with somewhere around 30% of the population reporting that they deal with it frequently. And though it can occasionally be an indicator of a bigger problem, the culprit behind … 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
Most people have an instinctive love of music. We may differ on which genre is our favorite (and whether or not we can sing in tune), but the benefits of music are there for us all. You probably know some of them offhand, just by the way you feel after listening to your favorite song. … Read more
Probiotics are at the top of the list when it comes to building up the health of your gut. However, there are many probiotic health benefits that go well beyond your digestive system. Maintaining (or rebuilding) the right balance of beneficial bacteria and other microorganisms in your body is critical to many facets of your … Read more
The thought of maple trees may conjure up an image of majestic fall color or delicious, sweet syrup. You may even picture the “helicopters” that flutter down from the branches in summer or fall. What most people don’t realize about maple trees, however, is that there are fantastic health benefits packed into the sap, leaves, … 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
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
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