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7 powerful spices

7 Powerful Spices That Can Supercharge Your Immunity and Wellness

  For centuries, our grandmothers knew a thing or two about keeping our bodies strong.   In fact, they might as well have been health experts in disguise, using nothing but what they had in their kitchens! Whenever a sneeze, ache, or sniffle cropped up, they’d reach for jars of spices with ease, ready to brew a...

Choosing healthier alcohols

Drink Smart: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Healthier Alcohols

Have you ever wondered why people say cheers when they drink?   How many of you know the reason behind the word cheers when we raise a glass?   It’s all about feeling good and sharing a moment of happiness. So, why not ensure our bodies feel just as good when we drink?   Over the past few years, we've...

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Are You Using the Power of Vitamin W?

Everyone is looking for vitamins to boost their health. I often get asked, “Luke, is there a vitamin for strong hair, or one that can boost my kidney or heart, or cleanse my liver? Do I need a vitamin to lose weight?” Today I want to introduce a very interesting vitamin to you. You...

hummus health benefits recipes

20 Reasons To Eat Hummus Today: Health Benefits, Innovative Recipes, and More

I grew up in Goa, surrounded by many Lebanese and Israeli friends who I shared meals with. They would have hummus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Super fit, what struck me, particularly about their features was their quality skin and hair. When asked, they would say that their mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers told them,...

skin-microbiome

Skin Microbiome – A World You Never Knew Existed

Did you know your skin is home to billions of microorganisms that are good for you? Picture courtesy: Unsplash We are pretty sure you must have heard about the gut microbiome, either on the internet or our YouTube videos, but do you know there is something called a skin microbiome too? The human skin, the outer...

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A Skin Expert’s 5 Best Recipes To Keep A Dewy Skin Glow This Winter

Dipping temperatures and shedding leaves signify the onset of winter. The sudden drop in humidity can make our skin look and feel dry and tight. Our lips can start chapping. Nails and hair become brittle too. This is a sign that our body’s needs are evolving with the changing season. As always, nature has the...

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Stress and Skin Inflammation: The Mind-Skin Connection

The buzzword of the moment is inflammation. Inflammation is your body's reaction to a perceived threat to your health. It may or may not be harmful. Keeping your body healthy requires inflammation since it helps protect you from true dangers like flu viruses. There are times, however, when your body overreacts to substances that...

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An Easy And Inexpensive Way To Improve Your Skin Quality

Now days we all look for various creams, serums and moisturizers to improve the quality of skin. But these skin products might be laced with chemicals which might be harmful for your skin. Today we talk about an easy, inexpensive way to improve your skin quality, clean and tighten pores, improve the elasticity of...