Frankincense and myrrh are two things we can’t help but associate with Christmastime. What are they?
Aromatic resin gums which are produced by small trees na...
Although none are conclusively proven, you have probably heard of the many things this type of honey is being researched for.
Antibacterial activity, wound t...
It’s been said that back during the hunter-gatherer days, humans consumed omega 6’s and 3’s in an estimated ratio of 1:1.
Today, the average American diet is...
What is it used for? The Christian meaning or history of it may be the first thing which comes to mind. Especially around Christmas.
It was not in the form o...
No, that price is not a typo. The above photo was taken at a co-op in Michigan where the powder retails for $250 per pound.
Are they ripping you off?
Nope...
The phytoestrogen in flaxseed is touted for postmenopausal women. Maca is primarily for men due to its research about sperm, libido, and bodybuilding.
Rarely...
In marketing, there is an age-old adage that “fear sells, so sell fear.”
It’s the oldest trick in the book for a company to get you to buy their product inst...
In recent years, the topic of DHEA for women during and after menopause seems to get the most press, however this hormone plays a key role in both genders.
I...
Patchouli and hippies go together like bread and butter. Rumor has it that the reason this essential oil was so popular in the 60's was because it could cover-u...
The other day, a chef on TV was talking about how to fix too much tarragon after it's been added to a dish. Rather than try to counteract or neutralize the extr...
When it comes to the food we put in our mouths and the products we put on our skin, we spend so much time and money obsessing over how pure they are.
Yet whe...
