Spices in the Spotlight: Cayenne Pepper
I’m the kind of guy that puts hot sauce on virtually everything. I love the burn, I love the taste, and I love the health benefits. Cayenne pepper adds great flavor and bold kick to a variety of foods, there are a lot of health reasons to enjoy something spicy. The spice factor that cayenne […]
Is “Leaky Gut” Real?
Imagine for a moment that you have a nasty, open, bleeding scrape on your skin… ouch. What would you think if I told you to take a piece of pizza and apply it directly to your wound? Terrible idea, right? Dangerous even. Our bodies are not set up to absorb nutrients from food directly into […]
Eating Insects?
There is a new “trendy protein” on the market that is making some bold promises. Proponents are even saying that it could be a major part of the solution to global hunger. It’s inexpensive, packed full of nutrition, and it’s tasty… so what’s the catch? It comes from insects. Yes, that’s right… bugs. Various species […]
Spices in the Spotlight: Cinnamon
Tis the season of pumpkin spiced coffee, mulled apple cider, and hot mugs of tea. All of these tasty beverages benefit from a sweet, fragrant stick of cinnamon or two. Autumn is cinnamon time. Cinnamon is one of the oldest spices in the known world. In ancient Egypt, it was used not only to enhance […]
Ancient Biblical Herb Soothes Joint Pain
Many of you may be familiar with the mention of “frankincense and myrrh” in the Bible. These medicinal herbs are mentioned multiple times in the Bible, the most well known example being that these herbs were given as gifts by the Magi to the newborn Jesus. These herbal gifts were given along with gold, which […]
You Won’t Believe What’s On the Menu at Taco Bell
Fast food and healthy eating have always been at the opposite ends of the food spectrum… but increasing pressure from consumers has finally started to move the needle. The fast food industry has started to pay attention and make some long-overdue changes to the menu. More and more fast food restaurants are adding vegetables to […]
Re: Refund on Your Fitbit
It’s easy to see why so many people purchase a Fitbit or a similar piece of wearable technology: they think it’s going to help them get healthier and lose weight. Due to its ability to track steps walked, calories burned, heart rate, and the intensity of any given activity, Fitbit is marketed as the ideal […]
Heat, Ice, or Both??
In any case of orthopedic injury like a sprain, strain, pull, or tear… most people’s go-to home treatment is to immediately apply ice. During the first 24 hours after an injury, ice therapy is the way to go. However, in the following days, a treatment called “contrast hydrotherapy,” which involves a combination of cold and […]
Organic Gatorade?!?
When I heard that Gatorade was going organic… I nearly burst out laughing. The Pepsi corporation, which owns the Gatorade brand, is trying really hard to get health-conscious consumers to buy their sports drink. What they’ve done is removed artificial colors and flavors from the new G Organic Gatorade series, and switched to organic sugar. […]
Is RICE good advice?
If you’ve ever had a sprain or strain, you have probably been given the advice to RICE. RICE is a famous acronym in musculoskeletal medicine, and it stands for: – R: Rest – I: Ice – C: Compression – E: Elevation RICE treatment has long been the standard for acute musculoskeletal injury care. It has […]
