The low glycemic diet is gaining an increasing number of adherents these days, and with good reason. The typical Western diet is chock full of …
Surprising Sources of Hidden Sugars
Not that long ago, saturated fat was thought of as being the biggest threat to our health, and food manufacturers fell over themselves in the …
Yellow Dock Root Benefits
The benefits of yellow dock root (Rumex crispus) have been understood for centuries. A perennial plant that is native to Europe and Western Asia, which …
Four of the Most Fattening Foods
You may have seen television shows exploring some of the most calorie-dense foods available. People will chow down on some of the most “extreme” food …
More Than a Seasoning: The Many Uses of Sage
You may have used sage from your garden to season your dinner, but this popular herb can do much more than taste delicious. It has …
Taking Advantage of Rhodiola’s Benefits
Stress, depression and fatigue seem to be a natural part of the world today. It may be tempting to power through them with another cup …
The Many Benefits of Loquat Leaf
If you have spent any time in China or Japan, you may have come across the Loquat tree. This medium sized tree grows to between …
Is Tuberculosis Contagious?
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs, and the number of cases of TB is on the rise. Many people think …
The Benefits of Hyssop
When looking to the garden for remedies, the hyssop plant is a good place to turn. Hyssop is a bushy herb that grows one to …