What they are and what to be aware of Botanicals are any part of a plant that can be used medicinally and are attractive due to their tendency to be safe, have minimal side effects, function holistically, and even act preventively. Nearly 26,000 plants have been documented globally to have therapeutic uses—a vast store of..
Its role in prevention, treatment, and recovery More and more research is exploring the relationship between immunity and cancer, looking at how supporting the immune system can help at every stage of cancer, from prevention to treatment to recovery. The next pillar of cancer treatment The science behind the immune system’s role in the development..
Sift through the hype and learn the truth Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, collective awareness of our immune system has increased. Once an invisible ally, our immunity is now the topic of Tiktok videos, news articles, and endless product recommendations. Sifting through the hype represents a monumental task. To boost or not to..
A cross-generational checkup Many people of all ages are feeling it: financial pressures that don’t seem as if they’ll be letting up anytime soon. And while inflation and other global issues affect everyone, the specific impacts and outlooks vary across generations. Retired boomers (born between 1946 and 1965) At first blush, boomers don’t appear to..
Dress up your meals Who doesn’t love a sauce? Whether it’s a salad or a grilled piece of chicken or fish, many of our meals can benefit from a tasty sauce to deliver a delicious burst of flavor. Having these versatile and easy-to-make-ahead sauces on hand will help you add interest to simple meals in..
Magnifying the immune response Seasonal allergies plague sufferers with aggravating symptoms, which can reduce productivity, incur expenses, and have a negative impact on health-related quality of life. Having seasonal allergies also increases the risk of developing related conditions, such as asthma, chronic sinusitis, and nasal polyps. Those with seasonal allergies may wonder, why me? Staying..
Warm salads to bowl you over Like their cool counterparts, warm salads can be packed with the nutrient-dense ingredients you’re trying to eat more of. Pivot to these cozy early spring salads that are, without question, hot stuff. They’re most certainly not your standard bowl o’ greens! Bistro Salad with Caramelized Vegetables This virtuous salad..
Nutrition for spring cleansing Have you ever tried to do a detox or cleanse that left you feeling weak and irritable? You might not have had your nutritional basics in place! Without sufficient key nutrients from foods, the body can’t fully recruit its own pathways of metabolic detoxification. When this happens, our detoxification organs—mainly the..
An Indigenous approach to inner beauty We all face challenges in our lives, but sometimes the pain and negativity we feel outweighs our ability to focus on the good. How can we cultivate mental strength and improve our resiliency to maintain our energy, our life force—even though we can’t control the world around us? Why..
Alcohol may be inhibiting you from living your best life Have you ever “had a night” and wondered about the bill your head and body (never mind your wallet) is left to pay the next day? There are significant benefits to saying buh-bye to booze for the sober curious. The silly juice packs a punch..