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By now, you have probably heard about the phenomenon called earthing. You may have clicked by a blog post on it or browsed through our store to a find a somewhat strange looking collection of sheets, mats, and bands called Earthing™ products. Actually, you may even be naturally grounding yourself without knowing it! In honor of Earth Day this week, we are taking a step back to answer some of the questions you might have about this simple but powerful practice, and to show you a comprehensive video clip that pulls all of the pieces together.

When it comes to choline, the evidence is clear: Americans simply aren’t getting enough of it in their diets. Although woefully under-discussed, this essential nutrient is vital for the proper functioning of our cells and is absolutely critical for healthy growth and development- yet only 10% of the population is meeting the daily recommended intake. So why haven’t you heard much about it? Unfortunately, choline was cast from the glamorous mainstream health scene with its unjustly disgraced partner-in-crime cholesterol, and it is just now starting to make it’s way back. Discover the power of this humble nutrient and reclaim choline-rich foods in the diet with 5 simple ideas.

Castor oil is a traditional healing oil derived from the seed of the castor plant, Ricinus communis. Unique in composition and diverse in effects, it has therapeutic roots dating as far back as Ancient Egypt, where castor beans were ceremonially included in tombs from 4,000 BC. Though the castor seed plant is native to India, most parts of the castor plant have found a useful place in industries across the globe: stems are heavily used in textiles and the oils have long been used as medicinal rubs. Global folkloric healers have used the oil of the castor seed for centuries as a gentle remedy to bring about general well-being, digestive aid, pain relief and skin condition clearing, among other things. Edgar Cayce brought the “mystical” therapeutic remedy to 20th century America, resulting in alleged health recoveries for many individuals. However, in the highly technical system of Western Medicine this simple complementary adjunct therapy has been long forgotten in a popular context. Thus, informed by the research of modern science, it is important step back and consider: what exactly is the reparative magic that sustained castor oil in it’s place as a healing elixir for centuries?

America is the “Inflammation Nation.” According to the Centers for Disease Control, 7 of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States are attributed to chronic low-level inflammation. Last week in our blog, we discussed diet changes to help reduce inflammation. This week we will go into the biology of the issue, and discuss how pharmaceuticals are doing more harm than good.

When it comes to your diet, are you eating foods that are pro-inflammation or anti-inflammation?

Several years ago, a Nutrition News magazine produced a featured segment on an amazingly powerful antioxidant called astaxanthin (pronounced asta-zan-thin). They described it as "amazing" and by far the strongest antioxidant available - 550 times the antioxidant strength of Vitamin E! Since then, considerable research has been done to support the properties of this remarkable, naturally-occuring carotenoid.

Glutathione is the master antioxidant and detoxifier of every cell in your body.

It is a tripeptide composed of three amino acids- cysteine, glutaminic acid and glycine. Glutathione is the most important antioxidant produced by the body. It prevents cellular damage caused by free radicals and peroxides. Some of its antioxidant functions in the body include: