Echinacea

Echinacea

The “Miracle” Herb Many people refer to Echinacea as the “Miracle” herb and for good reason as it has incredible protective effects against aging and cancer.1 Echinacea, commonly known as coneflower, is a member of the Asteraceae family, a large plant family composed...

HOW DIGESTION WORKS & WHY IT’S ESSENTIAL

Digestion Refers to your bodies ability to break down whatever substances you consume down into their simplest forms is essential to our health.1 Many would argue, and I would agree, that our bodies ability to digest something is of greater importance than what foods...
Are Pili Nuts Possibly the World’s Healthiest Nut?

Are Pili Nuts Possibly the World’s Healthiest Nut?

First, What are Pili Nuts? Pili nuts are the fruit of an evergreen tree, also commonly called pili, that bear the scientific name Canaruim Ovatum.1 These “pili” trees grow in many parts of Southeast Asia and Northern Australia. Pili nuts range in size from 1-3 inches...
SHOULD YOU BE EATING MORE FIBER?

SHOULD YOU BE EATING MORE FIBER?

Are You Getting Enough Fiber? This is a question often asked by doctors or other healthcare/fitness professionals. As a high-fiber intake has indeed been shown to have many health benefits, one of which is its ability to protect against type 2 diabetes.1 Although,...
HOW STRESS AFFECTS YOUR HEALTH (PART 2)

HOW STRESS AFFECTS YOUR HEALTH (PART 2)

In Part 1 Last week I introduced the idea that stress is likely to be the root cause of your, and many people’s problems. We also went over the two types of stress, external and internal, and how external stress influences internal stress. Continuing I explained the...