Among the different organs of the body, the liver is one of the busiest, and most overworked. The liver’s functions, according to naturopathic nutrition experts, include storing iron and glucose, synthesizing cholesterol, regulating amino acid levels, removing toxins and preventing infections. With junk food, alcohol and other unhealthy lifestyle habits wreaking havoc on the body,…
Who would think that this pungent Asian ingredient is the “goddess of detoxification”? Of course, no one has ever expected it. For thousands of years, this natural anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant food has been used by numerous herbalists around the globe for stomach problems. It somehow became the chief source, not just for digestive upsets, but…
Allergies can be very annoying to many people. Symptoms like runny nose, itching or teary eyes and sneezing can be irritating. If you would not want your loved ones affected then you would consider isolation rather than having them infected. The cure for many is usually medications, though natural therapy would claim otherwise. Natural healing…
One of the foundations of modern cuisine came from the Mediterranean region. As the modern world we know today originated from the said region, their simplistic diet is now playing a huge role all over the world. Especially in a society that is becoming exposed and obsessed with processed and synthetic food, going back to…
The human body is capable of cleansing itself but there are certain foods that can speed up the process of eliminating dietary and environmental toxins from the body. Indeed, there are several detoxification processes that help flush harmful substances out of the body. One of these is to make use of natural therapies. By this,…
Water is life. We were taught in school that man can survive, for days, without food but not without water. We use it everyday for drinking and washing our bodies to keep us comfortable and healthy. As much as humans need water, so is our environment. Plants need to be watered so they can grow…
Within the scope of detox, questions about it has surfaced like mushroom on a rainy day. With such curiosity, more and more people seek to give it a try and have their own telltale to brag (or not!) about. Detox has in truth became a resounding topic for most of us. More than just a…
Green tea, anyone? What a healthy and refreshing beverage especially when turned into a smoothie. Many tea lovers consider it as a super food, with all the immensely powerful health benefits it gives to the body. Health experts recommend drinking a cup or two of green tea everyday is ideal. Likewise, natural health therapists make…
“The poets have been mysteriously silent on the subject of cheese.” – Gilbert K. Chesterton (English writer, philosopher, dramatist, and Christian apologist.) They say history repeats itself. But not for cheese, not for the phenomenal “Edam Cheese.” If classic poets were unable to delve its whole nature – origin, varieties, and importance…not for today. This…
Because of increasing consciousness of people about their health and appearance, more are aiming to be healthy and fit. If you are on a diet or want to lose weight, there are fruits that can do the job. One of them is pomelo, a citrus fruit that holds different benefits good for the body. Rich…