What is ume? Ume is an under the radar, predominantly Japanese and Korean fruit that is similar to a plum. It is occasionally called Plum Ume. It can be used to make a healthy tea that has many benefits. Ume tea has been historically used in Japan as a favorite way to stay healthy. The ume […]
Nitric Oxide can be considered the “performance” element produced by the human body. When enough is produced, we can physically and mentally strengthen our bodies. Workout and energy products advertise ingredients that help produce more nitric oxide. This is not to be confused with caffeine. Caffeine is not a chemical that people use to […]
The baby has arrived. Congratulations! There’s no denying that being a parent is tough. You worry about your children 24/7 and sometimes it feels like you just can’t catch a break. So, it’s no wonder that many parents turn to postnatal vitamins in an attempt to find some peace of mind. Once the baby has […]
Part of living your best life is getting as much nature in as possible throughout the day. When you can’t get outside, having plants, flowers, and smaller trees indoors is important for air quality and peace of mind. Since we have to pick and choose what we plant and bring indoors, it is important to […]
If you have an active lifestyle, bruises come with the territory. Are you someone who bruises easily? Some bruises are barely noticeable in the category of pain, while others swell, turn different shades of purple, may have a hard or raised center, and are painful to the touch. What happens when we bruise? A fancier, […]
Everyone hopes to live a long and healthy life. This is much easier said than done and certainly isn’t an exact science. It helps to be aware of all the available options and methods that might help increase your health and wellbeing. This article will uncover an option that you may not have considered or […]
What is Chlorophyll? Remember in elementary or middle school science chapter on plants? You may remember that chlorophyll was the component that makes all plants green, that it resides in the parts of the cell called the chloroplasts. Plants are amazing because they can make their own energy rich food from the sun in a […]
Have you ever seen super black ice cream at healthier ice cream shops? Kids love it. Activated charcoal makes for a great festive themed treat that isn’t full of toxic food coloring. It is tasteless and odorless, which makes activated charcoal ideal to add to food. Many people are starting to discover the treasure trove […]
It was a typical morning routine for me – walking into the kitchen, grabbing a paper coffee filter and setting it up in my coffee machine. It wasn’t until I saw the pile of used filters in the garbage that I started to think about the mindless waste this everyday activity entails. It seems to […]
Calling all athletes, health enthusiasts and beet-haters! You might want to hear this – beets are like nature’s multivitamin, packed with essential vitamins and minerals. And let’s face it, most of us don’t eat enough fruits and veggies, so we’re missing out on these vital nutrients. But not for long! Beets are here to save […]