Superfoods seem to be more plentiful today than they’ve ever been. One of the best, but lesser known, is an ancient root vegetable called maca, belonging to the same cruciferous family as kale and cauliflower. However, maca is most closely associated with mustard, turnip, cabbage, garden cress and watercress. Grown in the Peruvian mountains, maca’s...
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3 Innovative Heart-Healthy Tips
3 Innovative Heart-Healthy Tips Healthy habits can be surprisingly simple. Here are three from researchers who presented their latest findings at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017. 1. Savor Food Slowly: “Eating more slowly may be a crucial lifestyle change to help prevent metabolic syndrome,” said Takayuki Yamaji, MD, author of a study showing that...
5 Every Day Tips for a Healthy Heart
Heart disease continues to be America’s leading killer, but unless it strikes close to home, most of us probably don’t think about it too much. At the same time, there’s some good news: Deaths from the most common form, plaque build-up (aka coronary artery disease), have been decreasing in the last decade. But there’s a lot...
Natural Testosterone Boosters
Beginning around age 30, a man’s testosterone levels begin to decline, and continue to do so as he ages, leading to symptoms such as decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction, depressed mood, and difficulties with concentration and memory. Testosterone plays a large role in male sexuality and reproduction, impacting such factors as sexual and reproductive function,...
CBD Oil
We are now carrying +CBD Oil. WHAT IS CBD? Cannabidiol or CBD, is a promising phytocannabinoid found in agricultural hemp. It has been recognized for its benefits on human and animal health and is capable of affecting nearly every biological process. CBD is a non-psychotoxic (i.e. it does not result in feelings of euphoria) and...
6 Foods That Boost Libido
We are celebrating Valentine’s Day this week! Why not boost that Libido naturally. Try these six foods to inspire desire: 1. Saffron From the stigmata of the crocus flower, saffron has a long history of use as an aphrodisiac, and modern studies support its benefits. In one study, women who suffered from lower libido as a...
Dark Chocolate vs Milk Chocolate
They say chocolates are guilty pleasures, but when you think about the health benefits, they are not so sinful at all. Dark chocolate and milk chocolate are two of the world’s famous and well-loved chocolate types. Both milk and dark chocolates are produced from cocoa, each with different added ingredients. Dark chocolate contains cocoa solids,...
Tea Time with Donna Ray: Episode 4
We are continuing our talk about detoxing! How will I know if the detox is working?
Detoxing Part 4 – The Cleanse
We would like to wrap up our discussion this month with one final topic on detoxing – the cleanse. For the most part, a cleanse and a detox are the same thing. They’re typically used interchangeably and have the same basic goals: to remove harmful things from your body. Sometimes, they aim to target a...
Tea Time with Donna Ray Episode 3
Tea Time with Donna Ray: Today’s video is part 3 of our detoxing discussion. Donna answers the question, How often should I detox?