Natural diuretic foods and drinks stimulate your kidneys to produce more urine, unloading excessive fluid and salt. Although they vary greatly in effectiveness, these foods and drinks allow you to take in healthy nutrients rather than prescription medications (“water pills”). You may be retaining too much fluid if there is … Read More
Inflammation is a hot topic these days. With so many people suffering from chronic diseases, we are all looking for ways to reduce our risk. It turns out that diet is a major risk factor for inflammation and chronic disease. This fact has many people asking, “What anti-inflammatory foods should … Read More
Green tea gets a lot of attention when it comes to healthy beverages that fight disease and keep you healthy. And this is for good reason; green tea is known to help with losing weight, lowering cholesterol, fighting depression, and more. And while green tea may well be one of … Read More
Many of us are looking for ways to live a healthier life and reduce our risk of chronic illness. Can antioxidant foods help? First, it helps to know exactly what is meant by the often misunderstood term antioxidants—and, of course, it helps to know where we get antioxidants. In short, … Read More
Stress happens—whether we like it or not. While some strain is essential to our survival (it promotes the release of hormones needed to fight or run from our stressors), too much can cause a slew of nasty illnesses. Being under chronic stress boosts our risk of physical and psychological conditions, … Read More
Bergamot is a small, pear-shaped citrus fruit that grows on small trees that are cultivated almost exclusively in coastal regions of southern Italy. It's sometimes referred to as the bergamot orange, although its resemblance is closer to that of a lime. Bergamot essential oil, made mainly from the peels, is … Read More
The benefits of tea, as studies continually illustrate, include positive effects on your brain as well as your blood pressure. Consider it an effective "plant food"—its multiple benefits can reduce the incidence of major diseases. Cognitive Benefits of Tea Studies support cognitive benefits of tea, especially green tea. All tea … Read More
Regular tea-drinkers get more from their brew than a relaxing daily ritual and a hit of caffeine to spark the brain. Tea is laced with chemical compounds (phytochemicals) with well-documented anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. For overall benefit and supporting science, the best tea to drink is the green variety, although … Read More
Green tea health benefits have been known for thousands of years, at least since 1211 when the Japanese Zen priest, Yeisai, published the book Tea and Health Promotion, in which he described green tea’s medicinal effects. Discovered in China about 5,000 years ago, green tea was then brought to Japan … Read More
A kidney stone is formed from substances that are present in urine. Usually these substances are excreted from the body in urine, but if you don’t drink sufficient fluids, they can crystallize and clump together to form tiny stones, creating a sometimes urgent need for kidney stone treatment. Some kidney … Read More
