Posts Tagged ‘immune system’

We are being bombarded with information about the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa and the really frightening news that it is now in the US. And we wonder, “Who will be next?”

We hear people like Margaret Chan, the Chief of the World Health Organization (WHO) tell us that the Ebola epidemic is “out of control.”[1] But what does that mean? According to Dr. Tim Lahey, MD, an infectious disease specialist, there are currently about 900 known cases …

The first time I saw illuminated salt crystals was in a salt mine in Berchtesgaden, Germany in 1974. Backed by light, these football-sized chunks of natural salt emitted a red, yellow and orange glow as light filtered through the minerals of these translucent rocks. Seeing them in the darkness of the caverns was an unexpected delight.

More recently, Himalayan salt has been touted as “the purest form of salt of earth.” This is owing to the depths in the earth …

The Fungi to Have By Your Side, or Just in Your Fridge

Mushrooms have long been known to possess healing powers. Out of 10,000 identified species, nearly 300 have recognized medicinal properties and a select few of those are considered some of the most naturally powerful medicinal remedies available. While white button mushrooms, or criminis, are your go-to for dinner, the mushrooms that have the most health benefits may have never seen the inside of your refrigerator. Here are three …

By Dr. Scott Saunders

Flu season is upon us, and while many people take the preventative measure of receiving a flu shot, there are other ways you can combat this highly contagious virus. Instead of being left out in the cold, try adhering to these tips to fight off the flu and the costly symptoms it brings.

Take a Few Extra Seconds — Wash Your Hands!

Sounds simple enough, right? But do you consciously think about washing your hands …

By flavoring your meals with these 10 supercharged spices, you can:

Increase your metabolism Reduce inflammation Speed fat loss Control blood sugar Reduce your risk of cancer and heart disease

Without adding a single calorie, these powerful herbs and spices can transform an ordinary meal into something extraordinary! These 10 herbs and spices are good for you body and contain a wide variety of some of the most potent antioxidants of any food.

There are more antioxidants in these …