Did you know that our word for salary comes from the Roman soldiers receiving part of their pay in salt. Salt is important to world history and allowed us to preserve meat. Salt is also important to how well your body operates. Too little...

Eggs have a bad reputation as cholesterol-laded bombs that will explode your heart if you eat them regularly. Maybe that’s overstating it a little, but not much. Despite a strong nutritional profile and incredible versatility, some folks...

There is sadly no getting around the fact that fast food, chips, and sweets are not very good for you. They are loaded with salt, sugar, and saturated fats which overwhelm any essential nutrients that may have been in the food in its...

Nobody likes to feel sick but sometimes it still happens. Immune systems weakens and leaves us feeling under the weather. Did you know that when you are not feeling well, there are plenty of herbs and spices that can help you feel better?...

One of two leading causes of death in American adults are heart attacks. Basically, there is some sort of blockage in the blood flow to the heart. The heart muscle cells start to die, and your heart is unable to work. The blockage is...

Have you ever met a child that wouldn’t drink water because “it tasted bad”? I know I was one of those kids and my mother would grind her teeth every time I’d reject her icy cold beverage. Gladly, and many years later, I grew up to...

Sugar is pure evil, right? Seems like it will kill you one way or another – diabetes, heart disease, obesity, take your pick. Eating sugar is about the worst life choice you can make. And if you’re thinking “One piece of cake is no big...

A mixture of lemon and honey has been controversial for quite some time now and for a good reason. Majority of doctors who are genuine and willing to offer extensive health advice to their clients will most likely include honey or lemon in...

It was tough to come up with only seven foods to never feed your kids. There are a lot of unhealthy foods out there. Many will set your child up for a lifetime of bad health and obesity. Kids foods are aggressively marketed during...

If only children came with gauges or even an owner’s manual! Deciphering symptoms is an important part of being a parent and in keeping your child safe without rushing to the doctor at the drop of a hat. You know your child. If there is...