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25 Ways to Get More Fermented Foods in Your Diet

March 9, 2016

Most people know that fermented foods build great gut health, but a growing body of research shows that they build strong immunity, brain health, heart health, and more. As a result there are more reasons than ever to eat more fermented foods. Check out my blogs “9 Reasons to Love Sauerkraut” …

10 Probiotic-Rich Foods to Supercharge Your Health

August 26, 2015

Most people know that yogurt (at least the unsweetened kind with live cultures) is a healthy option but few people consider the many other foods rich in beneficial bacteria or yeasts that help boost health. Based on my new book, The Probiotic Promise: Simple Steps to Heal Your Body from the Insid…

South African Herb Has Potent Anti-viral Activity

May 4, 2015

A South African herb known as Pelargonium sidoides (Umckaloabo) which has been used and approved for the treatment of respiratory conditions like bronchitis has been studied for its antiviral effects with excellent results. The research published in the journal Antiviral Research showed that Umcka…

The Mushroom that Shows Great Promise against Cancer

April 28, 2015

When we think of cancer in our Western world, we tend to think of harsh chemicals or toxic radiation as the treatments. But promising new research published in the journal Phytomedicine suggests that we might want to give serious consideration to the humble mushroom cordyceps that quietly rears it…

The Herb that Relieves Pain Better than Prescription Medication

March 10, 2015

Here’s some exciting news for pain sufferers: new research shows that an herbal extract is more effective than acetaminophen (Tylenol) or nimesulide—a potent prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) at alleviating pain.

The study reported in the Journal of Pain R…

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What You Need to Know about Kefir

March 4, 2015

Most people know about the health benefits of yogurt but few have even heard about kefir (pronounced ke-FEER). In many ways it is like a drinkable form of yogurt but offers even greater health benefits than yogurt. Like yogurt, kefir is typically a cultured milk product (although there a…

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