Maca (Lepidium peruvianum or Lepidium meyenii) is a root that is consumed as a food and for medicinal purposes. Classified botanically in the Brassicaceae family, Maca is related to cauliflower, cabbage, and broccoli, and a distant cousin to the radish. The fertility-enhancing effects of Maca are attributed to greater amounts...

Are organic foods really better for you? How can you tell if the food you are buying is truly organic? This article endeavors to navigate through the confusing and often misleading world of food safety and labeling. Advocates of organic food claim that it is more nutritious, delicious, and sustainable...

What’s the Problem with Energy Drinks? We all want more energy – but what’s the best way to get it? We know that it’s important to eat healthy foods, including as much fresh, raw, organic food as possible while avoiding processed, “white” foods and the SAD diet. Still, many people...

Chances are, when you go out for a walk out in the woods in North America, you’re going to come across a patch – or many patches – of Turkey Tail mushrooms. You’ll spot them growing on dead logs, fallen branches, or forgotten stumps, absorbing nutrients from the decomposing wood....

When cruising down the toothpaste aisle looking for a new tube, most people don’t stop to read the ingredients. Instead, they are looking for specific features: Which one is the best to whiten teeth? Freshen breath? Remove plaque? Knowing what ingredients are in your toothpaste, however, is critically important. The...