Saffron: Exotic Spice, Natural Healer
Most of us know it for its unique fragrance, exotic color, and its use as a spice in dishes, especially from India and the Middle East. And for those of us who shop for it, we know it by its [...]
Daily Aspirin: More Than Just Heart Attack Prevention
Based on recommendations set forth by the American Heart Association (AHA), an aspirin a day does help to keep heart attacks at bay. By taking a daily low dose of aspirin, individuals who are heart attack survivors or are at [...]
The Three E’s of Juicing
Easy, Efficient, Effective Here’s an overview of a trend that’s actually good for you and easy to pull off. When juicing, choosing the right equipment for you is paramount. You want something easy to use, easy to clean, and efficient [...]
Boswellia: Ancient Herbal Remedy Fights Disease
Boswellia has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine, a herbal remedy that contains anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, and analgesic effects. It is the gum resin of Indian frankincense and is known as Gaja-baksha in Sanskrit and Sallaki Guggul in Ayurveda. Today, [...]
Sugar—A Growing Health Problem
Do you know what a normal blood sugar reading is? Better yet, do you know what your blood sugar reading is? If you do, that’s great. However, you should know that the established criterion for normal fasting glucose (up to [...]
A Holy Help to Cancer Prevention
Every day in Eastern Asia, particularly India, people sit around sipping a lemony smelling tea. This is not only a cultural ritual; it is a health ritual, and it has been going on for more than 3,000 years. The tea [...]
Honokiol: Promising Anticancer Plant Compound
Chronic inflammation and oxidative stress are major culprits involved in poor health. They signal imbalances in the body such as low levels of antioxidants, poor diet, stress, and toxic overload. Over time, inflammation, free radical damage, and inadequate glucose control [...]
Latest Research on Prostate Cancer:
Checking Testosterone Levels Matters For men, a diagnosis of prostate cancer is scary, unsettling, and far too common in the American population. There is ample reason for men, especially those 65 and older, to be checked regularly. According to the [...]