Benefits of Algae Oil For Cooking vs. Olive Oil & Avocado
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...
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10 Frankincense Oil Uses & Bizarre Benefits
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...
Goldenseal Root Benefits Come With Side Effects
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...
Fenugreek Seeds Benefit Men’s Testosterone & Women’s Breast?
The phytoestrogen in flaxseed is touted for postmenopausal women. Maca is primarily for men due to its research about sperm, libido, and bodybuilding.
Rarely...
No, Lanolin Isn’t Killing You. What’s Fact vs. What Sells
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...
Benefits of DHEA Supplements & Natural Foods Sources
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...
24 Patchouli Oil Uses & Latest Studies
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...
Time For Tarragon Substitute, Given Estragole Cancer Risk
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...
Do Antibacterial Towels Like Norwex BacLock Work Safely?
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...
Sea Buckthorn Oil vs. Berries: Which Has More Benefits?
No, its scientific name of Hippophae rhamnoides has nothing to do with hippos, but it does with horses. Here's the Latin to English translation for each part:
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Are Hyaluronic Acid Supplements For Skin & Joints a Scam?
The most popular injectable fillers, like Juvederm and Restylane, are made from cross-linked hyaluronic acid (HA). You don’t need to be a plastic surgeon to kno...
