A certain black sludge-like substance that looks like it came out of the bottom of an oil barrel is actually a potent health remedy with a long history of treating stomach ailments, arthritis, anemia and more… not to mention, it contains more vitamins and minerals than you can shake a stick at…

Dried plums (prunes) are a great source of fiber (12 grams in just one cup) and most Americans don’t get near enough of the 20-25 grams recommended. Hold on to your turkey leftovers and give this snack a try…

I keep reading about the health effects of coffee, yet I have been taught all my life to stay away from this beverage. Seems there are articles and opinions on both sides. It gives me confidence to know that there are actually loads of science about coffee’s health benefits and …

It’s fascinating how the different systems in your body work together. Now it appears your immune system is far more connected to the goings-on in the rest of your body and mind than ever realized… perhaps even affecting your personality.

Despite what you may have heard, you don’t have to pay a fortune to eat healthy. Follow the right path, and you may even find you save money by foregoing the ‘convenient’ health risks of processed foods.

Ginger is a spice that has been valued for millennia for its culinary zing and healing properties. The latter benefit is largely attributed to …

Conventional cow’s milk is full of growth hormones and antibiotics. Soy milk disrupts your hormones. Almond milk is overly processed and light on nutrients. But what about cockroach milk…

What child doesn’t like to dunk or drown his food in condiments, dressings, dips and sauces? And let’s face it; we adults dip and dunk and smother our food, too. But more often than not, we compromise our health by doing so — because most condiments are made with high fructose corn syrup (HFCS).

Oxidation is a potential problem with all omega-3 sources, not just fish oil. That means your flax oil isn’t safe either. So watch for these tell-tell signs or choose the only omega-3 oil that’s relatively oxidation-proof…

I’m trying to add more superfoods, including salmon, to my diet. This recipe features avocado, which is also a superfood and which just so happens to be one of my favorite foods. And I must confess that I’m not at all opposed to ingesting a smidgen of cream cheese.

Patients often ask me what they should eat to lose weight. I point to healthy protein in instead of empty carbohydrates or unhealthy fats. Because of this, let me share in this article why dietary protein is …

If there’s one constant about viruses, they’re constant. Always there, usually always mutating to infect us in harsher ways and always striking when you least expect it. That’s why prevention makes sense…