The benefits of aloe vera have been praised for centuries: Chinese medicine uses it to treat fungal diseases, Indian medicine uses it for constipation, and nowadays, we use it for ultimate soothing after a long day at the beach. But the power of aloe vera goes far beyond its topical use– and social media is…

Hippocrates might just very well be rolling over in his grave in Larissa right now. Despite how famous his quote “Let food be thy medicine” is–people still treat it like Greek mythology. I can just see Hippocrates puzzled reaction as he strolls down the CVS pharmacy aisle: What are these hundreds of containers? A young…

Vinegar has been an important part of people’s diets and medicine cabinets for thousands of years, and apple cider vinegar is today experiencing something of a modern renaissance. Claims about what it can do for regulating blood sugar levels, helping people lose weight, preventing heart disease, improving athletic function, and more are being scientifically investigated,…

Apple cider vinegar is an ancient concoction that helps with everything from weight loss, to managing blood sugar levels, to curing a sore throat, to treating acid reflux. It’s probably one of the most multipurpose, healthful, and inexpensive things you should have in your pantry right now and it pairs perfectly with the keto lifestyle….

Dealing with that fiery burn in your chest from acid reflux is no fun at all. Whether you suffer from chronic heartburn or it only comes on from eating a heavy meal, most of us will have to deal with acid reflux at some point in our lives.  But before you go popping tums or…

These days people are shouting from the rooftops about the health and beauty benefits of apple cider vinegar. Chances are if you have a jar of coconut oil and a jug of apple cider vinegar laying around, you’ve covered the basics when it comes to natural health remedies. But despite its recent fame, vinegar has…

When life moves at lightning speed for so many of our families, it’s normal to ask, “What’s the best hand sanitizer?” After all, keeping kiddos germ-free seems like a top priority in the midst of messy meals, soccer games and sandboxes. Yes, clean hands are important for preventing the spread of disease. However, the answer…

Protein powder is a massive multi-billion-dollar industry in our modern world. The great thing about this is that it shows just how many people want to boost their health in some way. The terrifying thing, though, is knowing so many of these protein powders are simply awful for you. Many protein powders have traces of…

I’m sure older adults throughout your life (probably grandma) have shared old wives’ tales with you about how to get healthy… but you know what wasn’t an old wives’ tale? Chicken soup. Maybe granny didn’t know exactly why a bone broth diet during a cold made you feel better, but she certainly knew it worked….