Named the “grapefruit” because it grows in clusters similar to grapes, nothing says summer quite like this citrus fruit. In fact, its Latin name, Citrus paradisi, translates to citrus paradise. Grapefruit were first noted on the island of Barbados in 1750, where it...
Almonds are a relative to the peach, apricot, and cherry. Classified into two categories, sweet and bitter, sweet almonds are the variety that is consumed, while bitter almonds are used to make almond oil. Almonds are thought to have originated in western Asia, and...
Turnips, as well as cabbage and broccoli, are a member of the cruciferous vegetable family. Cultivated over 4,000 years ago in Asia, turnips increased in popularity throughout Medieval Europe, until the more popular potato was introduced in the 18th century. Turnips...
Eggplants are a member of the nightshade family with potatoes and tomatoes. Although commonly thought of in a deep purple shade, eggplants also come in lavender, jade green, orange and light yellow. Originally found in India, the eggplant was cultivated in China....
Native to North America and Europe, there are over thirty different species of blueberries worldwide. Consumed by man since prehistoric times, blueberries were popular among Native American tribes. Today, blueberries are rarely found in the wild, and are largely...
Pineapples were named for its resemblance of a large green pinecone, and its flavor profile, which is often compared to a mixture of apples, strawberries, and peaches. Native to South America, European explorers introduced the fruit to other African, Asian and South...
Unlock the Secrets to a Healthier Life Through Oral Care
Did you know oral health care is an important strategy to help prevent the development of Alzheimer’s disease, colon cancer, heart disease, and many other chronic diseases? The primary reason why poor oral health seeds disease in other body parts is that certain bacteria in the gums and oral microbiome promote systemic inflammation.
And while brushing your teeth and flossing are important, there is so much more that you can do! As June is “Oral Health Care Month,” I wanted to stress the importance of practicing good oral hygiene and urge you to use natural oral health products.
On the show I discussed the failure of conventional medicine to address the underlying issues in many health conditions offering little more than drugs as biochemical “band aids.”
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