by Jennifer Reid | Jul 18, 2020 | Community
Research shows that oil of oregano – made from the oregano plant – has antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal properties. When diluted and used topically, oregano oil may help treat fungal and bacterial infection. It can also be applied to the skin for...
by Jennifer Reid | Jul 12, 2020 | Community
Food for Thought. . . “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” – Albert Einstein With its peppery, almost spicy flavor, radishes may not be one of the most...
by Jennifer Reid | Jul 6, 2020 | Community
July 2020 Edition What’s New Studies have found that there is a correlation between increasing levels of optimism with decreasing levels of death from cancer, disease, infection and stroke. This is particularly true for cases of cardiovascular disease. Those who...
by Jennifer Reid | Jun 25, 2020 | Community, Digestive health
N-acetyl glucosamine (N-AcG) comes from the outer shell of shellfish. Studies indicate it might help protect the lining of the stomach and intestines. N-AcG seems to be an energy source for friendly organisms within the microbiota, which may account for its protective...
by Jennifer Reid | Jun 16, 2020 | Community, Digestive health
All that bacteria in your gut? Trillions of bacteria, in fact. It has a job to do: protect your microbiome and ensure it remains in balance. But when there’s trouble – when a microorganism becomes overgrown, the resulting imbalance damages the integrity of...
by Jennifer Reid | Jun 9, 2020 | Community, Digestive health
A favorite sweet herb for cooking, cinnamon has been used for centuries to treat health concerns such as fever, menstrual problems, congestion, sore throat and cough, and gastrointestinal distress. Preliminary research shows that cinnamon helps support the optimal...
