For anyone whose experienced them, migraines can ruin your day. The pain is so extreme, that it often leads to nausea and vomiting, as well as sensitivity to light and sound. This is the reason that most people with migraines just want to crawl into a dark place and be left alone until it subsides. Unfortunately, migraines are experienced more often by women than men – over 85% of chronic sufferers are female (1). But this doesn’t mean that something can’t be done about migraine pain. Remedies like this migraine-busting grape juice is a great option for anyone looking for a little bit of reli ..read more

For nearly 21 years, Elissa Goodman suffered from hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s – an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid. Her conditions went undiagnosed for years, despite the many symptoms she experienced – weight gain, hair loss, hormone imbalances, anxiety, depression, infertility and more. Unfortunately, Elissa’s story is more common than we may think. It is now estimated that one in eight women (1) will develop a thyroid disorder at some point in their lifetime, with 60 percent of people being completely unaware that they even have it. Hashimoto’s is the fastest growing autoim ..read more

This 4-ingredient anti-inflammatory juice is one of my favourite detox juices. Most beet juice recipes rely on an apple to sweeten, but this recipe utilizes the sweetness of carrots and citric acid of orange to lift the earthiness of the beet. This recipe is based around a popular anti-inflammatory juice blend from Venezuela called jugo tres en uno (“3-in-1 juice”) – except, I’ve added a fourth ingredient (ginger) to kick it up a notch and provide even more healing benefits to the body than you could ever imagine. So, instead of jugo tres en uno, I suppose you could call it jugo cuatro en uno ..read more

Instead of opting for the flu shot this winter (which has a host of negative symptoms that come along with it), why not mineralize your body and provide it with the vitamins and antioxidants it requires to keep the immune system strong and healthy? As the colder months start to take over, people are much more prone to getting sick. This is largely due to the fact that the food we eat isn’t as fresh (a lot more imports than local food), and of course, a major diminish in how much sunlight our body receives (less vitamin D). Thankfully, our bodies are equipped with this magical thing called an ..read more

Beets are a miracle vegetable. They are packed with beneficial phytonutrients, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. From the Middle Ages, beetroot was used as a treatment for a variety of conditions, especially issues that concerned the digestive tract and cardiovascular system. Nowadays, beets are known for their whole-body healing effects. As a natural blood cleaner, beets help detox and cleanse the blood of heavy metals, toxins and waste – all thanks to the antioxidant glutathione, which supports phase II detoxification in the liver (1). It is the betalains in beetroot that help form glu ..read more

Looking for a juice recipe that will help remediate certain ailments? Look no further. Juicing is a great way to get in important nutrients. Many of us are depleted in certain vitamins and minerals, which we can easily attain through concentrated fruit and vegetable juicing. By juicing, and consuming these juices, you’ll provide your body with a faster, more efficient way of absorbing immune-boosting nutrients naturally found in whole fruit and vegetables. Juicing provides a way to access digestive enzymes typically locked away in the fibre matrix of whole fruit and vegetables. It nourishes t ..read more

Many of us are familiar with the popular spice, turmeric. Aside from making dishes taste amazing, it is an excellent natural alternative for the treatment of back pain and inflammation. A great deal of the pain associated with back problems is due to high levels of inflammation in the body. Most people turn to non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS) like ibuprofen or aspirin, however, regular use of these medications is associated with significant, very serious side effects (like a bleeding stomach). A number of studies have found turmeric to be effective in reducing inflammation in the bo ..read more

Give the drains in your body a boost with this powerful lymph booster juice! The lymphatic system is the body’s internal drainage system, which is designed to rid your blood of acidic and toxic waste (the lymph system filters these toxins into our body’s major detox organs, the liver and kidneys). For detoxification, it is important that the detox channels of the lymphatic system are open so that your body can regulate proper toxin removal from the body. If the lymphatic system is congested, the toxins will simply remain in your system, which can manifest as a host of different chronic diseas ..read more

Bitter gourd (aka. bitter melon) is a tropical vine indigenous to Asia, Africa and the Caribbean. It is recognized for its medicinal properties regarding blood sugar management for diabetics, liver cleansing, and its ability to help alkalize the body. Bitter gourd contains several biologically active constituents, like momordicin I and II, which help the body in numerous ways. It is antiseptic and antibacterial, helping to clean-up gut flora by removing pathogens and parasites, thereby clearing up any fungal or yeast infections. Bitter gourd juice also helps stimulate the pancreas to produce i ..read more

Celery is one of the most healing foods known to man, and when you drink it in the form of a juice, you get much more celery in your body than you would when just eating it (I mean, who can eat a whole bunch of celery? I’ve done it, but it’s tough!). Celery juice is highly anti-inflammatory, and so it is beneficial for people who suffer from autoimmune conditions like Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraines, vertigo, irritable bowel syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, eczema, acne, lupus, and gout (1). Celery is a natural diuretic as well, allowing it to quickly flush out tox ..read more