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{VIDEO} Ouch, I Sprained My Ankle! My DRUG-FREE Solution

  The evidence is mounting! Ibuprofen increases heart attack risk, among other awful side effects. So when I landed funky at tennis practice, running out of bounds for a shot…

How to Use a Tongue Scraper (and Why You Should Make it a Habit)

While tongue scraping has seen a surge in popularity over the past decade, this holistic oral care treatment can trace its origins to Ayurveda, an ancient Hindu practice centered around…

Why Do I Get Constipated or Not Lose Weight On Green Smoothies?

Green smoothies can be a healthy (and delicious) way to lose weight. But for some people, transitioning to a plant-based, whole foods diet isn’t a walk in the park. What…

Is Supplementing With Fish Oil Really Good for You?

Nearly 19 million Americans spend over $1 billion a year purchasing over-the-counter fish oil supplements. Why? Because fish oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and these fatty acids have…

The Carnivore Diet: 11 Bizarre Claims of the All-Meat Diet

Just when I thought the worst of the fad diets had come to light and been exposed for their dark secrets and fraudulent claims, another surfaces: The Carnivore Diet. And…

Have You Heard? Can’t-Miss April Podcasts

Each Wednesday, on the Vibe show, I interview one of the world’s leading experts in holistic health. Sometimes, I just chat with you about a subject I think you’ll like….

Toxic Cosmetic Ingredients To Avoid

What you put into your body has a tremendous impact on your health, but it’s important to remember that what you put on your body is just as essential. Skin,…

Leaps and Bounds: The Health Benefits of Rebounding

Does bouncing your way to better health sound fun? Thanks to rebounders, you actually can! Mini-trampolines offer benefits that include everything from joint protection to detoxification. In this post: What…

Health Benefits of Red Light Therapy: Legit or Hype?

This post has been reviewed for accuracy by Dr. Tim Jackson, DPT and functional medicine practitioner. Did you know that light is actually a nutrient, and your longevity and health…

What Are Probiotics Benefits? 11 Signs You’re Deficient and What to Do About It

What are probiotics good for? Hippocrates is famous for saying, “All disease begins in the gut.” 2500 years later, science is proving how right he was. Thousands of studies link…

This Simple Classic Green Smoothie Recipe Is Still The Best (And Most Versatile)

Here’s my easy everyday green smoothie “template” recipe. It allows you to use virtually any green, and any fruit, maximizing the greens. It makes 8 cups of raw green smoothie,…

How to Test Your Probiotic Supplement: An Easy At-Home Experiment

Want to know if that probiotic supplement on your shelf and in your fridge is working, to give you a healthy gut? As living organisms, probiotics have a short lifespan,…