Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published August 14, 2017. When you think of aloe vera, you may remember it as a spiky plant with tiny spines along both sides of the thick, variegated leaves that fan out from their base. A succulent plant that grows wild in tropical regions, including… Read More: What Is Aloe Vera Good For? »
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published April 28, 2018. An article featured in Reader’s Digest1 called out a number of so-called “healthy” hygiene practices that actually do more harm than good. Given the condensed nature of their commentary and the many misconceptions involved with these particular areas of hygiene, I… Read More: Hygiene Habits That Can Do More Harm Than Good »
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published November 11, 2018. I’ve previously interviewed James DiNicolantonio, Pharm.D., about his book, “The Salt Fix: Why the Experts Got It All Wrong and How Eating More Might Save Your Life,” where he exposes why we got it wrong about salt and promotes eating healthy… Read More: Ketogenic Keys to Good Fats, Bad Fats and Great Health »
Lutein — a carotenoid found in egg yolks, avocados, cruciferous vegetables and dark, leafy greens — is well-known for its vision-enhancing properties.1 Research also suggests it has neuroprotective qualities,2 improving memory3 and boosting intelligence.4 As reported in the Senior Resource Guide:5 “Lutein belongs in the subclass of xanthophylls, which have polar molecular structures that possess… Read More: Another Good Reason to Eat Leafy Greens, Avocados and Eggs »