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Although it's been a popular herbal remedy in traditional Chinese medicine since the Song Dynasty in the 10th century, westerners are only now beginning to recognize the powerful benefits of delicious chrysanthemum tea. Made from chrysanthemum flowers steeped in hot – but not boiling – water, the tea has a distinct herbal and slightly woody taste. Some drinkers opt to add rock ... Continue Reading
This article highlights the toxic ingredients in commercial sunscreens and suggests simple and beneficial sun protection alternatives created by nature. With summer in full force, many are embracing commercial sunscreens in a misguided effort to minimize burning and reduce skin cancer risk. Unfortunately, most sun care creams, sprays and gels are filled with photocarcinogenic ... Continue Reading
(BeWellBuzz) Even in the midst of harsh environmental factors, did you know that you can have healthy, damage-resistant skin? The secret is inside you. Equip your body with essential nutrients, and your body will equip you with the strength to live wildly. It's not to say that good nutrition makes our skin indestructible, but that without it, the external treatments will prove ... Continue Reading
Anti-Inflammatory Asparagus contains many anti-inflammatory nutrients, such as asparagus saponins and the flavonoids quercetin, rutin, laempferol and isorhamnetin, which all help to combat arthritis, asthma, and autoimmune diseases. Antioxidants Glutathione, found in asparagus, contains three amino acids (glumatic acid, glycine and cysteine) that combine into one molecule ... Continue Reading
ScienceDaily (Jan. 7, 2011) — The roots of cassava (Manihot esculenta) serve as the primary source of carbohydrates in the diets of people in many arid regions of the world, including more than 250 million people in sub-Saharan Africa. Unfortunately the roots of commercial cassava cultivars are quite low in micronutrients, and micronutrient deficiencies are widespread in these ... Continue Reading
