Mitragyna speciosa, also known as kratom, is a member of the coffee family. It originated in Southeast Asia and is found predominantly growing in old growth forests throughout the region. The tree itself is an evergreen and in its native habitats can reach heights of 80 plus feet with trunks […]
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Acai berries are slightly smaller than grapes, although look fairly similar. The trees that they grow on are found in the Amazon Basin, particularly in Brazil. Acai berries have been consumed by various indigenous peoples of South America for thousands of years, but recently have become popular and fashionable throughout the world […]
There are two sides to nearly every story and this holds true of the benefits of organic food as well. Organics advocates bombard us with the benefits of going organic and they certainly make some very valid points. Organic certification does provide the end consumer with certain guarantees about what […]
Embark on a healthful journey with us! Discover seven whole foods vital for your well-being. These natural gems are packed with essential nutrients. They’re not just good for you; they’re a delight to eat. Let’s unveil their secrets and integrate them into our daily lives. “Let food be thy medicine, […]
Body fat can be a good thing and a bad thing at the same time. Why is this? The answer is a very easy and clear one to give. Body fat in itself is not a good thing on all fronts from a good health perspective. However, body fat does […]
A quick check of the beauty or skin care section of any large store will tell you that there are a huge range of products purporting to be ‘natural’ or ‘organic’. This should tell you several things. First, any apparently ‘natural’ or ‘organic’ product that is mass-produced on a huge […]
For coffee aficionados, there’s nothing quite like sitting down to a fresh brew of the fragrant, intoxicating elixir. That distinctive aroma which gets your taste buds tingling in anticipation and when you take your first sip.…. Ahhhhhh yesssss, coffee………….! Coffee is one of the most valuable, and traded, economical commodities […]
Garden scourge or valuable vegetable? This is a question many people ask about the humble common purslane, or Portulaca oleracea, plant. It thrives globally, growing where it’s not meant to grow, prompting many gardeners to do everything they can to remove it. But this pesky garden, and paddock, weed is actually […]
Raise your hand if you have been lead to believe that organic food is GMO free. Go ahead, don’t be shy, because I WAS TOO! During my research of GMO (genetically modified organism), I have come to realize that organic or not, companies are in the business of making money. […]
There are many advantages to being vegan. However, there are also a number of things to bear in mind before making that final commitment. Probably the first thing to be aware of is that vegan and vegetarian are not the same thing. A standard vegetarian doesn’t eat meat of any […]
As a parent, there are many reasons to be concerned about the food you’re putting into your young baby, or even your toddler! Many foods labeled natural unfortunately still contain traces of toxins and chemicals that could be harmful for your precious bundle. These may be well under the safety […]
Organic cows peacefully grazing on lush green organic pastures and producing gallons of beautiful fresh creamy wholesome organic milk! It’s a picture of a utopian world! But…quite apart from the general health considerations of being organic (you can read all about those here) are there really any particular health benefits […]