Super Foods

Have you heard of goitrogens? A Goitrogen is a substance in some foods that prevents the thyroid gland from working correctly by blocking the uptake of iodine. Iodine is essential for the production and activation of thyroid hormone and is one of the main minerals that helps speed up cellular metabolism. Goitrogens get their name from the term “goiter,” which ...

What we eat on a daily basis can play a huge role in how our bodies respond in terms of muscle recovery and soreness. But there are specific foods that can help reduce soreness and inflammation and speed up muscle recovery time following strenuous exercise or work. A few of these foods are: turmeric, ginger, pineapple, cherries, mixed berries, nuts ...

Cancer statistics are exploding. Some studies say that 1 out of every 2 people will develop some form of cancer in their lifetime. The reality is staggering. Not only is the monetary cost of cancer a huge burden on individuals and society, but the emotional toll is huge as well. The cure for this disease which plagues and terrifies us ...

In this article I’ll be exploring the use of garlic for health. Nicknamed the ‘stinking rose’, this auspicious herb has been revered throughout history as a cure and natural treatment for all manor of conditions. These include mosquito bites, wounds, heart disease, measles, tumors, snake bites, acne, colds, flu and even vampires! Garlic’s health benefits are substantiated by a wealth ...

While pregnancy is the most amazing experience in a woman’s life, it is, to many extents, excruciating too. The body and the mind goes through so many unique changes during this time, that both become exhausted and wearied. It is inevitable, but to-be-moms can actually minimize the side effects of pregnancy by taking proper care of themselves, and it definitely ...

One of the most common disease that affect people from all ages is asthma. Asthma basically targets the air passages which are responsible for bringing oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the lungs. When asthma attacks, the interior walls of these airways become swollen, thus, making it hard for a person to breathe. This swelling or inflammation is more ...

Since one of the functions of your thyroid is controlling metabolism, there seems to be a big connection between the increased rate of thyroid symptoms and problems in America and the increase in weight control problems. The following natural thyroid boosters are ideas that have been shown to help boost thyroid function, and hence help increase metabolism and make it ...

1. Pau d’Arco 2. Vanilla 3. Chancapiedra 4. Chapparal 5. Sacha Jergon Pau d’Arco Pau D’Arco (Avellanedae or Tabebuia Impetiginosa) is the inner bark of a majestic flowering Amazonian tree. The pau d’arco tree grows up to 30 meters in height and the base of the tree can measure up to 3 meters in diameter. Indigenous people noticed that the ...

Everyone would like to reduce the amount of fat on their bodies, whether it is to achieve a toner look for the beach, or simply to feel better about yourself when you look in the mirror. For those of you looking to burn off fat, and potentially to increase your muscle as well, this article offers a list of Top ...

Does your love life need resuscitating? Ready to bring the romance back to your relationship? There are many natural and nutritional approaches that can help spark more passion in the bedroom. Eating naturally improves your “wholistic” health as well as your sexual energy and hormone balance. Incorporating foods that nourish sexual health is a safer and longer-lasting approach to regaining ...