The chokecherry tree is native to North America from British Columbia to Newfoundland to the northern half of the US. It’s considered an indigenous treasure because it’s abundant in vitamins and minerals and has long been a staple in the nutrition of Native American tribes. According to a recent science […]
All 2000+ nutrients play a vital role in maintaining our health. But, there’s one that stands out. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient you shouldn’t be missing out on. It works together with the parathyroid hormone in the regulation of the calcium levels in the blood and promotes healthy bones. […]
Vitamins are pivotal for our optimal health. These micronutrients play a vital role in numerous physiological functions, including a stronger immunity to more effective healing of wounds. When vitamin A is consumed within the recommended daily amounts, it’s known to promote healthy vision, optimal lung, heart, and kidney functioning, and […]
Smithfield Corporation is the biggest producer of pork in the US. And, it’s an established name in the world of processed meat products. But, many consumers of their products aren’t unaware that this company was bought by WH Foods in 2013. This is a $22 billion Chinese company that processes […]
You’re not the only one. We’ve all been there at one or another point in our lives. Waking up in the middle of the night, struggling with catastrophic thinking which adds to our stress and insomnia. These distressing thoughts are often irrational and unproductive. But, they’re so easy to get […]
The next time you spot a crawling bug in your garden, don’t squash it just yet! Many of the insects you’re seeing in your garden are beneficial. This is because their favorite food is other destructive bugs! These helpful bugs, as nature intended, will take care of some of the […]
Apricot seeds or kernels are small and edible seeds located inside apricots. Although they’re small, they are a nutrient powerhouse. With this in mind, the next time you eat apricots and you’re about to put the kernels in your compost bin, stop and save them for later. Consuming apricot seeds […]
Back in 1943, a man by the name of Stamatis Moraitis, a Greek war veteran, came to the US after an injury to his arm during combat. He started living and working in the States and eventually fell in love and married a Greek-American lady. Together, they raised three wonderful […]
Kidney stones form in the kidneys when surplus minerals begin to build up. When they’re stagnant, they don’t usually cause symptoms. But, once they pass into the ureter, the pain and other symptoms are unbearable. Passing kidney stones is associated with strong spasms, sweating, painful urination, constant need for urination, […]
Despite the cancer epidemic, there’s no definite list of all the things that can cause this disease. The National Cancer Institute notes that around 39.6 percent of men and women will have a cancer diagnosis at a specific point in their lives. Research notes that genetics is responsible for around […]