My wife recently gave birth to our seventh child. Just a few months before he was born, we moved from Utah to Tennessee. Our plan was to have the delivery done by a group of midwives at a birthing center close to Vanderbilt University, but those plans were changed by the birthing center midwives just…
The golden spice, turmeric has been in use for nearly 4000 years. In Southeast Asia, it is not only a principle spice in cooking and medicinal practices, but it also has significance in religious ceremonies. In the last 25 years, modern science has begun to research the medicinal claims attributed to turmeric, and scientists have…
One of the functions of a healthy immune system to protect the body from organisms that can harm it such as bacteria and viruses. This is a very important function. If your immune system did not fight foreign invaders, you would quickly get sick and die. However, for some people, the immune system becomes overactive…
If you are a fan of Indian food, you may be familiar with an Indian spice called turmeric. But, did you know that turmeric actually has medicinal qualities? Modern science is learning that this common Indian spice is actually one of nature’s weapons against chronic inflammation. With auto-immune diseases on the rise, controlling inflammation is…
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always enjoyed drinking a warm cup of lemon water with honey mixed into it. As a kid who suffered with allergies growing up, my mom would often heat up water and mix in fresh lemon juice along with honey to sweeten the natural remedy. Drinking that mixture…
If you are like most Americans, you probably have a jar of apple cider vinegar in your pantry. Apple cider vinegar seems to be one of those ingredients you have around for the occasional recipe, but you may not go through it very quickly. You may even wonder if apple cider vinegar deserves a place…
Recently I came across an article that discussed how giving antibiotics to infants can increase their risk of developing allergies by destroying the balance in the gut bacteria, which is highly susceptible in young people. The article piqued my interest because I have several children whose lives have been severely impacted by all of the…
Article Summary Garlic contains sulfur-based chemical compounds in it are highly nutritious and that provide many benefits for general health as well as for fighting diseases. Garlic’s health benefits range from fighting the common cold to protecting against the growth of cancerous cells. Although the various health benefits of garlic have been understood for centuries,…
Smoking is the dumbest thing ever! You know it. I know it. Smokers know it. Everyone knows it! But, for various reasons, lots of people still smoke. If you’re a smoker or trying to help a smoker kick that habit, I’m hoping this article will help you. For decades, society has gotten wise to the…
What Are Probiotics? Probiotics are microorganisms that provide significant health benefits to people’s digestive systems, especially the stomach and intestines. Probiotics increase the amount of good bacteria in the gut, a condition that helps a person’s body to process food correctly so that the immune system functions normally. I am going to explain the health…