Organic wood vinegar is an essential ingredient in my detox foot pads and works synergistically with the other ingredients – amethyst gemstone, organic loquat leaf, and organic bamboo vinegar. Wood vinegar is been evaluated through and through so to understand its detoxifying power let’s quickly brush up on the history and basic facts about organic wood vinegar, how it’s produced, and the benefits it offers. (more…)
GaiamTV is an on-demand, streaming video provider featuring original programming focused on personal wellness, exclusive interviews, alternative news, thought-provoking documentaries, and exercise. I was recently on a couple episodes of their show, "Healing Matrix" with Regina Meredith. It was exciting to be a part of the show! (more…)
I'm excited to join over 30 of the world's most beloved and respected thought leaders and physicians for the 2015 Healthy Gut Summit! Free and online from February 9-16, 2015, the Healthy Gut Summit will feature Donna Gates in one-on-one interviews with leading experts who'll share fascinating new insights and research on how gut health impacts our most basic physiological processes, including how we think and feel. This'll truly provide a foundation for physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. What You'll Learn Donna and I had a great conversation about the […]
Mimosa Pudica is a small evergreen that grows in Brazil, Asia, Africa, and India. The plant has a number of nicknames, including shameful plant, touch-me-not, and sensitive plant. Mimosa Pudica earned these names because of an interesting quality- its leaves close when they’re touched. In Ayurvedic medicine, Mimosa pudica is known as lajjalu and its inclusion within the system is not because of its dancing leaves, but the therapeutic benefits the compounds within the plant offers. Many hemorrhoid sufferers have experienced relief as a result of this special plant’s pharmacological […]
Are probiotics really that good for you? Is yogurt the best source of probiotics? I regularly hear these and many other questions about probiotics. Probiotics is a straightforward subject, but confusion persists regarding these beneficial microbes. The fact that there are so many different probiotic species, and their many strains, doesn’t help. Let’s start by discussing Lactobacillus gasseri, one of the beneficial microorganisms that assist with digestive health and against harmful organisms. (more…)
