HOW TO DRINK YOUR DAILY BROTH

For many, a daily broth is a regular part of the diet.    No sooner would they skip drinking enough water than miss getting their dose of gut healing amino acids, gut sealing gelatin and collagen to reduce inflammation. But what about folks who are just learning about all its many benefits? What’s the easiest […]

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Ashwaganda: Helpful or Hype?

Aside from being a trendy ingredient in anything from coffee substitutes to energy bars, Ashwagandha is an important herb in Ayurveda, a traditional form of alternative medicine based on Indian principles of natural healing (1). Withania somnifera, known commonly as ashwagandha or winter cherry, is an evergreen shrub in the Solanaceae or nightshade family that […]

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RESPECT THE PLANET: DRINK BONE BROTH

How many times have you heard it: “meat is bad for the planet”? On PETA’s (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) website (1) is the following statement: “When land is used to raise animals instead of crops, precious water and soil are lost, trees are cut down to make land for grazing or factory-farm […]

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CAN HAVING PETS BOOST GUT HEALTH ?

It’s no surprise that having a pet is good for mental health. They give us unconditional love, they are always there when we need an ear (without offering unsolicited advice),  can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, ease loneliness, encourage exercise and playfulness, and even improve your cardiovascular health. Caring for an animal can help children […]

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