What it is: Sleep isn’t something we do. Rather, it happens to us when the situation allows for it. The act of sleep itself does not...

What it is: In the 1990s, former military biochemist and current nutritionist, Karen Hurd, developed the Bean Protocol after her 18-month-old daughter was exposed to organophosphates (found in insecticides), leading to seizures and near-death liver failure. After doctors could not devise a solution, she began reading and researching for herself and found that soluble fiber might help detoxify her daughter's liver from the toxin buildup. Although these specific organophosphate

What is it: Strength training, also called resistance training, is an integral component of exercise training. Strength training, at its...

What it is: Sleep apnea is a common condition in which breathing becomes impaired during sleep. This causes intermittent hypoxia, or a...

What it is: A new interest in adaptogens has led to a renewed focus and definition of their properties. Originally in the West, they were...

What it is: A Peruvian root that has a butterscotch flavor and is part of the cruciferous family (related to cauliflower, kale, and...

What it is: A grim fungus that grows by infecting particular insect species, altering their behavior, and eventually killing them to use their bodies as nutrients. However, as grotesque as this fungus may sound, its chemical properties are vast. It is currently being researched for its cancer-inhibition properties and potential as an immunotherapy. Generally consumed in powder form, such as in a post-workout recovery smoothie, the promise may lie in its potential to modulate

What it is: A fungus with a white beard-like appearance. A mild, succulent mushroom that, although classified as rare to find wild, is...

What it is: A solid fan-shaped fungus that comes in multiple colors, but the most commonly known is the varnished, red kidney-shaped...

What it is: A light, mild mushroom that blends well in chocolate-based items such as rice puddings or hot chocolate. Traditionally brewed...