May 16, 2025
Published by Ginger Hultin, MS RDN CSO

Natural Pain Relief: What to Try Before OTC Medications

Natural Pain Relief: What to Try Before OTC Medications. When it comes to managing pain, many people instinctively reach for over-the-counter (OTC) medications or even pharmaceuticals. However, several natural remedies can provide effective relief for different types of pain – think back pain, headaches, muscle aches, and menstrual cramps. These approaches are gentle on the body and can provide other benefits to the body as well. They can be used to prevent inflammation and pain from occurring in the first place and set you up for healthy, balancing habits that enhance your life. This is the FoodTrients® guide to natural […]
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May 12, 2025
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Published by FoodTrients

Need to Boost Your Immunity? Watch This!

We all need to boost our immunity during flu season and to fight off the latest pandemic circling the globe. Watch this video to find out which foods to eat to give your immune system extra strength. Check out Grace’s newest immune-boosting recipes below, or click on the IB icon at left to see our entire collection of Immunity Boosting recipes: Supports the body’s resistance to infection and strengthens immune vigilance and response. Includes anti-bacterials, too. Read more about boosting your immunity: how veggies support gut immunity, how you may be causing your low immunity, and immunity boosting heroes. Try these immune-boosting recipes: Rosemary Apple Bars […]
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May 12, 2025
Published by FoodTrients

What Can You Eat To Beat Disease?

Forget everything you think you know about your body and food and discover the new science of how the body heals itself. Learn how to identify the strategies and the dosages for using food to transform your resilience and health in Eat to Beat Disease: The Body’s Five Defense Systems & the Foods That Could Save Your Life by William Li, M.D. We have radically underestimated our body’s power to transform and restore our health. Pioneering physician scientist, Dr. Li, empowers readers by showing them the evidence behind over 200 health-boosting foods that can starve cancer, reduce your risk of […]
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May 12, 2025
Published by Grace O

Adobo! A Delicious Dish Heard Round the World

As the song goes, “You say, Adobo and I say, adobo….” Yes, it’s confusing. There’s Spanish adobo (the original adobo from Spain), Mexican adobo, Filipino adobo, and others. How can these dishes, created so many miles apart, have ended up with the same name? Adobo is a Spanish rub or marinade typically made with paprika, oregano, salt, garlic, and vinegar to flavor meat before cooking. It comes from the word, adovar, which means ‘to marinate.’ Mexican adobo is a fusion of indigenous and colonial influences. In the Mexican version, crushed chilies, spices, and vinegar are used to make a marinade […]
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May 12, 2025
Published by Ginger Hultin, MS RDN CSO

The Beauty of Essential Oils: Here’s Our Guide to the Top 50

Interested in how essential oils could enhance your life? Whether you’re a seasoned essential oil user or a novice, these health-promoting aromas have gained a lot of recognition as people turn to them to treat a variety of ailments, mental health and sleep concerns, and to replace fragrances and conventional home and body care products. Essential oils are produced by steam distillation or cold pressing to capture the aromatic (“volatile”) compounds in plants that give them their characteristic scent. They can be used for aromatherapy by inhaling the scents with a diffuser or by applying directly to the skin. Because […]
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May 12, 2025
Published by Grace O

Apple Cider Vinegar: Nature’s Magic Potion

When I attended the Natural Products Expo in Anaheim, CA., I came across a number of exhibitors sampling beverages containing apple cider vinegar. Organic apple cider vinegar is recognized as a healthful ingredient, and it’s amazingly versatile in cooking and as a natural health and beauty aid. I always have a bottle on hand. Most vinegar starts out as fermented grapes, but it can be made from any number of fruits, even honey. It’s good for you because it is infused with minerals, vitamins and amino acids, plus it helps fight bacteria and aids digestions as well as other healthful […]
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May 12, 2025
Published by Dr. Mark Rosenberg

Astaxanthin: An Antioxidant With “Star” Qualities

Many of my patients are on the lookout for anti-aging news and products that will help them stay younger-looking, stronger and healthier as they age.  Perhaps you, too, are looking for the best anti-aging products and information you can find.  Well, you’ve come to the right place, as anti-aging medicine is my specialty. I’d like to tell you about one of the best anti-aging substances out there – literally a “star” amongst antioxidants. Astaxanthin – An Amazing Carotenoid The Greek word “asta” means “star-like” and even has been translated as “love” itself.  Xanthin means yellow in Greek and is a […]
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April 7, 2025
Published by Life Extension

How Does Anger Affect the Body?

We’ve all heard the adage: don’t go to bed angry. We want to add to this sage advice: try to avoid excessive anger, in general. Why? Anger could reduce your lifespan. In fact, a new study published by the American Heart Association found that even brief flashes of anger can potentially increase your risk for heart attack and stroke. Of course, acknowledging that your feelings are valid is important. Furthermore, it’s human nature (and healthy, even) to experience a wide range of emotions, including anger. However, if you find yourself getting hot under the collar on a regular basis, it might be time for […]
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April 7, 2025
Published by Grace O

We’re Designing Dishes for Great Gut Health

Gut health refers to the overall wellness of your digestive system, particularly the balance and function of the microorganisms that live in your gastrointestinal tract. Did you know that your digestive system is a whole plant/animal kingdom of its own? The GI tract is a complex system responsible for digesting food, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste from the body. It’s inhabited by trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, collectively known as the gut microbiota or gut microbiome. Chew on this: There are more microbes in your digestive system than there are cells in your body! It’s estimated that […]
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