Scientists & researchers around the globe applaud the benefits. Philosophers & spiritual leaders have been promoting it for centuries. It revs up your metabolism, skyrockets your energy, and boosts your self-confidence. And just a little more of it can transform your whole life – in a beautifully positive way. Nope – it’s not a pill,.. read more →
Article Written by Joseph Giancona from Neighborhood Natural Medicine Many people ask, if I can help those who are trying to quit smoking. The answer is yes. Sort of. However, from my perspective, you need to stop eating flour and sugar before you stop smoking. In my opinion, flour and sugar harm you more than smoking. That does.. read more →
Beige in color and shaped like a bell, this fruit will have your system ringing. Low-fat foods such as Butternut Squash help with maintaining your ideal weight and lowering the risk for heart disease and diabetes. Butternut Squash is very high in beta-carotene (which your body automatically converts to vitamin A). It provides significant amounts.. read more →
The Sanskrit word Ayurveda literally translates to mean “the knowledge for long life.” “Life” includes everything we experience: our physical state, relationships, social interactions, financial well-being, etc. As a philosophy, Ayurveda follows the principle that every aspect of our lives affects our well-being; health is wholeness, and wholeness is health. It makes perfect sense! When.. read more →
I understand that it can be challenging to plan meals, go to the grocery store and cook. Then after all that’s said and done, you have to clean it up. Ugh. If only you had an abundance of energy, this would be effortless. But with your busy lifestyle and trying to juggle it all, you.. read more →
Water is the source of life–60-70% of your body IS water. It increases your metabolism by 3% (who doesn’t love that fact) and transports nutrients throughout your tissues. H2O flushes out pollutants, gets rid of toxins and keeps your skin bright. Not staying hydrated can negatively impact your concentration, performance and overall health. Now, how.. read more →
FillWhen trying to decrease your weight, you usually think of what you should take out of your diet, but you don’t have to decrease when it comes to fiber. If you simply add more fiber to your diet, you’ll end up eating less because when fiber comes into contact with water, the stomach starts to.. read more →
When it comes to food, if it’s green, you know it’s good for you. You also know you “should” have at least a few servings of vegetables a day. But sometimes you just don’t want to eat your veggies (cake tastes better!)…that’s understandable. Instead of eating greens, you can drink them by taking a shot.. read more →
Growing up, you needed calcium, and your parents demanded, “Drink your milk!” As you age, you realize that you still need calcium, along with many other nutrients in your diet to tighten up muscle and make yourself beefy. Even though your are no longer buggin’ you about milk (she still bugs you about other stuff) you.. read more →
You wear a sweater, scarf, and jacket to keep warm during the winter months. All bundled up, you tend to forget about the summer and baking in the sun in your polka dot bikini. Throughout winter, you crave foods and drinks that comfort you. Stopping for a hot mocha coffee or chai tea on your.. read more →