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This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Dana James   The gluten debate continues, often with more venom than opposition parties at election time. Why does this molecule ignite so much antagonism? After all, it’s just a food…Or is it? Let’s start with what gluten is. It’s a protein molecule principally found in wheat. ButRead more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Elizabeth Rocchino Aloe vera has been used for a host of purposes since the ancient Egyptians called it the “plant of immortality.” Since then, its uses have become more targeted and medicinal, and it’s one of the leading therapies for sunburns. Aloe vera is aRead more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Nadya Andreeva In my wellness coaching practice, I work mostly with women who already know a lot about healthy eating. They try to eat lots of vegetables, non-processed whole grains, organic best quality proteins, nuts, seeds, and fruit. They should be happy and feel very healthy in theirRead more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Stephanie Slon   Even though we’ve come to think of them as a vital part of our lives, only 20 percent of the world’s population today wears shoes. Although in western society, shoes are necessary in certain situations, now that spring is here, and summer is on itsRead more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Beth Ash You’ve heard rumors of the health benefits of wine, and there are many. I’d like to reinforce those and point out other ways wine makes our life better. If you’re interested even slightly in this article, you likely don’t need a reason for drinking wine, butRead more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Shrankhla Holecek   While sophisticated MRI and X-Ray machines leave little to the imagination, they haven’t been around that long. Human disease and disorders, however, precede them by millennia. Instead, ancient medical practitioners have used nuanced observational diagnoses to quickly narrow down symptoms to specific imbalances withinRead more

In a world of conflicting advice from all sorts of health and fitness professionals, it’s easy to lose sight of the most important principles of health. I find it refreshing and a breath of fresh air to return to the wisdom of some of the greatest minds of all time, and simply get back toRead more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Megha Mehta Ayurveda, the ancient system of medicine which is almost 5,000 years old (and is the origin of yoga) has a wealth of knowledge that has been tried and tested and passed on through generations. Western science is coming around to prove so many of theseRead more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Brant Secunda The act of eating, for our ancient ancestors, was primarily to nourish the body and give it strength to carry on the daily functions in life. Eating for social reasons and for enjoyment was secondary. When food was plentiful, in the autumn, our ancestors ateRead more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by David Perlmutter We’re all familiar with the process of inflammation. Whether it’s the inflamed skin compliments of a mosquito bite, or the redness of an arthritic joint, this is a normal body reaction — and it even has some protective value, in terms of repairing damaged tissue.Read more