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Coconut Oil: The Great Debate

Half of the medium-chain fatty acids found in a coconut is Lauric acid, which appears to have antiviral and antifungal properties, and support immu...

Why Blood Pressure Matters

Heart health is so important, not just in February (Amerian Heart Month), but all year long. One of the contributing factors to heart and artery...

Benefits of a Healthy, Balanced pH

There may be some value in considering an alkaline diet in reducing morbidity and mortality from chronic diseases. The ideal scenario is to make fr...

Messy Eating May Result In Faster Learning

A new study suggests when a child is allowed to explore their food, which more often than not, results in making a huge mess, the child is learning...

Go For The Ginkgo!

Although the list of uses for ginkgo biloba is long, there are three health related conditions in which there's fairly reliable and relatively cons...

A Link Between B-Vitamins and Alzheimer's Disease

There is certainly a link between memory loss and a deficiency of specific B-vitamins. High levels of the amino acid homocysteine are linked to bra...

Eucalyptus Steaming To Relieve Congestion

Eucalyptus steaming is a little hidden gem, and definitely something to consider if you are feeling congested. Plus it smells o-so-good! Eucalyptus...

7 Tips to Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar Levels

Prediabetes effects millions of people. These 7 foods will help maintain healthy blood sugar levels, which is crucial for those with prediabetes.

Nutrition Strategies For Optimizing Blood Pressure

With some determination and experimentation, it is possible to lower your blood pressure by reducing your sodium intake. Although you may not reach...

Chocolate Chili Rub

Try this awesome chocolate chili rub on your favorite protein. It's quick, simple, and full of heart-healthy ingredients.

New Study Shows Link to Sugar and Heart Disease

What's the best thing you can do for your heart today? Watching your sugar intake has now officially joined the list of heart healthy measures y...

February: Discussing Major Health Risks

February is American Heart Month. All blog topics will related to cardiovascular health, supporting the circulatory system, blood sugar support, an...

Low-FODMAP Diet Reduces Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Following the FODMAP diet is shown to improve many undesirable irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. The goal of the diet is to find the most li...