Digestion. Candida. Microbiome. Maybe you’ve heard these terms before, especially in the last few years as Gut Health has become a topic of interest regarding personal health and wellness. But what does it all mean? We’re here to help you out. What Exactly is Gut Health? Gut Health is the balance of bacteria in your gastrointestinal tract to ensure proper function. Your gastrointestinal tract includes organs such as the stomach, esophagus, and intestines. All  work together to break down and…

As we enter a new year, it can be easy to give in to shame about where we are at in our lives, and what we had hoped to accomplish this year but didn’t manage to. Maybe you didn’t stick to your strict healthy eating plan. Or you fell off your rigorous daily fitness routine. Maybe you found yourself so stressed during the holiday season that you actually backslid a bit. Even if all of these are true, it is…

CBD is short for “Cannabidiol”, and is a cannibinoids found in hemp. Unlike THC, another cannibinoid found in hemp, CBD is not psychoactive and will in fact block the intoxicating effects of THC. CBD has been all over the news lately as it’s use in the supplement market has grown. Scientists are finding that  not only is this cannibinoid safe, it also has remarkable benefits on the human body. Research has shown that CBD may help with anxiety, nausea, inflammation, chronic pain,…

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When it comes to bone health, calcium isn’t the only factor. Overall diet and activity levels determine bone health and even calcium needs. Countries with the highest calcium intake have the most osteoporosis, so there’s obviously more to the bone-health story than calcium alone. Here’s another helpful factoid, vitamin D—which is necessary for calcium absorption and is best obtained from 20 minutes of sunshine 3 times a week during summer months and fortified, nondairy foods or supplements during winter months—is…

A chemical found in Colgate Total toothpaste has been linked to cancer. The FDA knew about the chemical triclosan, which is used to fight plaque and gingivitis, before approving the toothpaste, but did they realize the dangers associated with it? An investigation by Bloomberg found that the FDA was in fact aware of research linking the chemical to cancer in animals. We look at why the FDA approved the toothpaste knowing the safety issues of triclosan, in this Lip News…

There’s No Way We’re Eating a Seafood Dinner Without Checking This Chart First Mercury’s a nasty little bugger. No, not the planet, the element. It bioaccumulates out the wazoo so that by the time we sit down to a nice dinner of fresh mackerel, we’re eating a lot more than just the fish, but the Mercury in Fish! From Upworthy

 What is Dry Skin Brushing? Dry brushing is the act of brushing your skin with a natural bristle brush. Benefits of Dry Skin Brushing? Given that dry skin brushing increases circulation, exfoliates your skin, helps clean out your lymph glands, it can be a stress reliever, helps improve digestion, helps improve kidney function and, some say, even decreases cellulite, dry skin brushing is a healthy ritual you should definitely try adding to your daily routine! Plus it is easy! 1….

Are you eating food that’s already banned in other countries but is still allowed to poison and kill Americans? Learn these pernicious ingredients and common foods through this infographic. Use the embed code to share it on your website. Are you eating “food that’s already banned” in other countries but is still allowed to poison and kill Americans? Learn these pernicious ingredients and common foods through this infographic. Use the embed code to share it on your website.

By Carey Gillam and Lisa Baertlein, Reuters April 2014   he Vermont Senate passed a bill on Wednesday, April 16th that would make the state the first in the United States to enact mandatory labeling of foods made with genetically modified crops. “We are really excited that Vermont is going to be leading on this,” said Falko Schilling, a spokesman for the Vermont Public Interest Research Group, which backed the bill. The bill, approved 28-2 by the Senate, has already…