Basil is native to tropical regions from central Africa to Southeast Asia. It is a tender plant, and is used in cuisines worldwide.While, there are many related species or hybrids also called basil, the type used commonly as a flavor is typically called sweet basil.In folk medicine practices, such as those of Ayurveda or traditional Chinese medicine, basil is thought to have therapeutic propertiesIn this post from Natural Health 365, they discuss 6 of the most amazing health benefits of the … [Read more...]

Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain signals. Fibromyalgia can be hard to treat. It's important to find a doctor who has treated others with fibromyalgia. Many family doctors, general internists, or rheumatologists can treat fibromyalgia. Rheumatologists are doctors who treat arthritis and … [Read more...]

Ever been in kind of a down mood, then ate something that gave you in instant mood boost.  For many, it tends to be sugary foods and beverages or coffee that can provide a temporary boost in your brain chemistry to provide that little spike in energy and mood.  Unfortunately, with things like that, it tends to lead to a crash once that sugar or caffeine get's out of the system. What you really want to pay attention to when it comes to boosting your  mood with food, is … [Read more...]

Did you know purple potatoes were a thing?  If you are like most people you are only familiar with the typical white or sweet potatoe. So what is the difference.  Well, mainly, purple potatoes contain  Anthocyanin which is a pigment that creates the purple color in the potatoes and also acts as an antioxidant. If you want the 411 on the different fact and nutritional benefits of purple potatoes, this new post from our friends at Collective Evolution goes into all the details: "Purple … [Read more...]

Have you jumped on the sweet potato band wagon yet?  While many have just opted to replace regular baked potato's for dieting purposes.  Many have opted to change for the multitude of health benefits they have to offer.Of course to get these benefits, I wouldn't suggest sweet potato fries. That would kind of defeat he purpose of the health benefits.So what are these supposed health benefits.  Thanks to our friends over at oneminutejuice.com, they have recently posted an article … [Read more...]