Before going on, we need to understand what endorphins are, and simply put they are the body’s natural painkillers. These natural painkillers are released by the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. This release is brought on by pain and/or stress. Now…
What pest can ruin a day in the garden or grilling out on your back porch? Well, you guessed it, the humble mosquito. These insects are most active during the late spring, summer, and early fall months. They particularly like to…
If you have problems sleeping, I am sure you have heard these two terms frequently: serotonin and melatonin. Before moving on to the herbs that boost melatonin, let’s first understand the role that serotonin and melatonin play in sleep. Serotonin…
There is always a question about sitting and health. Now, recent events have found more people sitting for work or leisure but the question still remains, is sitting dangerous to our health? Before we jump into answering this question, let’s…
Before we start talking about eating chili peppers for breakfast, let’s understand why chili peppers were used in the first place. Yes, chili peppers add flavor to food but spices played a role beyond taste in the past. They actually…
You may or may not be familiar with the term “ramps.” Allium tricoccum (commonly known as ramp, ramps, ramson, wild leek, wood leek, or wild garlic)[1][2] is a North American species of wild onion widespread across eastern Canada and the eastern United States. Now do not think that…
Are you feeling tired, stressed, suffering from anxiety, and/or craving sugar? Then you may have adrenal fatigue. While you may be shaking your head and going yes I am feeling some of these symptoms, keep in mind that adrenal fatigue…
Your blood is responsible for transporting all sorts of materials throughout your body, from oxygen to hormones, clotting factors, sugar, fats, and the cells of your immune system. There’s no need to invest in an expensive cleanse diet or buy…
I do not know about you but I love the taste of candied ginger with a nice cup of tea and homemade gingerbread cookies in the winter. I also love ginger for its numerous health benefits. So join me with…
When people hear about addiction, they often relate it to drug or alcohol abuse. But, there is another type of addiction and that is to food. This, in itself, comes in two forms. One is where an individual cannot stop…