The United States is far and away the world’s biggest producer of corn, growing over 354 tons of the popular grain crop as of 2023 according to World-Grain.com statistics. Further down the list is its trading partner and ally, Mexico, which comes in at number seven worldwide with 27.6 million [...]
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A Tiny, Leafy Green Plant is One of the Best Remedies for Lymph Health, Kidney Health and More
One of the most exciting parts about my journey in learning about natural remedies has been the discovery of new, unexpected plants and herbs that help to alleviate conditions that most people have never heard about. In recent years, I began foraging wild plants for the first time, and one [...]
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Product Review: Mushroom Gummies With a Delicious Taste and Benefits for Cardiovascular Health
Mushrooms have become closer to the mainstream in recent years thanks in large part to the holistic health movement. Different mushrooms offer different benefits, and one of the most overlooked is cordyceps. Cordyceps has perhaps the most interesting origins of any mushroom type, considering that it is actually created from [...]
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They Call It ‘The Holy Fruit of the Himalayas’ — Rich in the Same Fatty Acids That Human Skin is Made From
Over the course of my decade-plus as a holistic health journalist and researcher, few fruits have intrigued me, and captured my fancy, like sea buckthorn. I currently live in southeast Michigan where I have resided for all of my life, a region not necessarily known for its exotic fruits. One [...]
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Ten Herbs That Improve Immune System Function Naturally
The winter months are a difficult time not just in the northern part of the United States, but in many other places as well. While it is possible to get some Vitamin D during the winter months with the minimal sun exposure available and supplementation, deficiencies are common. This puts [...]
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WhatIf Foods BamNut Regenerative Noodles and Nut Milk Products Review
Over the past year and a half, I have developed a somewhat unhealthy obsession with ramen noodles and instant noodles while watching the producers of my favorite hiking show, Adventure Archives, each week. Adventure Archives stars a group of avid hikers Andrew Lin, Bryan Lin, Robby Huang and Thomas Sinard [...]
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“Uncontrollable and Irreversible:” Over 100 Medical Doctors Have Called for a Ban on GMO Mustard
The genetically modified food experiment has continued into the 21st century, with doctors and natural health advocates alike continuously calling for an end to the lucrative, lab created foods. Genetically modified foods were originally brought to market in the mid-1990s, and since then have allowed to become commonplace in the [...]
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There Are Two Main Types of Fiber, Each With Different Benefits. Here’s What You Need to Know
Few nutrient deficiencies are more problematic than what nutritionists call the “fiber gap.” According to the United States’ Institute of Medicine, only five percent of people in the United States consume enough fiber each day — the recommended amount is 25 grams for women, and 38 grams for men. To maximize healing [...]
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Ancient Harvest Quinoa Product Review: Best Quinoa on the Market?
Looking back on my nearly two decades of researching and living a healthy, organic lifestyle, quinoa is most certainly one of the foods that has made the biggest difference. This ancient, gluten-free grain is packed full of protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and amino acids, and was once a staple food [...]
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The Combination of These Five Healing Herbs May Help Slow Down the Aging Process
In 2003 a nutraceutical product called Protandim created by LifeVantage Corporation appeared on the marked with promises to slow down and even reverse the aging process. Some even went as far as to call it a “fountain of youth.” While some people complain about its price and network marketing [...]
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