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The video here, from iHealthTube.com, features Dr. Bruce Fife. Dr. Fife is the foremost authority on coconut oil. A licensed naturopath and certified nutritionist, he is the author of The Coconut Oil Miracle, The Coconut Lover’s Cookbook, and many more titles that enlighten readers about a variety of dietary practices that enhance health and well-being.

This brief video, just under 2 minutes, explains how coconut oil can be employed to promote optimal...

Daily Health Tips update for May 12:

When the world gives you lemons, make lemonade … or maybe a lemondrop martini. Yes, vodka has its obvious uses, but it also happens to be a handy little liquid to have around the house. Check these 8 ways vodka can make your life a little brighter and cleaner.

1. Got a toothache? You should probably see a dentist, but in the meantime you can try swishing a shot of vodka over the affected area. It can help disinfect and numb some of the pain in your gums.

2. The...

Daily Health Tips update for May 11:

Spring is finally here, which usually means it is time to dust off the rubber gloves and get to cleaning out the muck and clutter we’ve accumulated over the winter. You may be tempted to stock up on industrial strength cleaners, but the artificial colors and fragrances often produce toxic results that can irritate your eyes and lungs, which is especially bad for kids and our furry friends. Plus, many of the household cleaners on the market...

Win a Free Gift Pack for Your Mom (AND One for You!)

Mother's Day is fast approaching and we want to help you pamper the important women in your life with a Mother's Day Giveaway... with 2 ways to enter and win!

1. Pin this blog post with the image below on Pinterest (entry option #1)
2. Share a story about your mom or a favorite Mother's Day story on Facebook (entry option #2)

We will randomly draw one winner from all the pins and repins on Pinterst. We will also pick one random winner on Facebook. Gift...

Daily Health Tips update for May 1:

You’ve heard of lysine and have probably even seen it in the vitamin aisle, but what the heck is it and what can it do for you? Lysine is an essential amino acid, which means we need it, but it’s not found in our bodies naturally, so we have it get it from sources like meat, fish, eggs, avocados, nuts and dairy products. We usually manage to get enough of it to keep ourselves healthy, but here are four interesting benefits that might make you...

Daily Health Tips update for April 28:

Did you know you can slow the absorption of sugar just by using the natural power of food? Believe it or not, this doesn’t involve any extreme or gimmicky diets, just some basic tips of what to eat and when to eat it. Check out these 6 sugar-blocking tips:

1. Eat a fatty snack up to 30 minutes before a meal. A teaspoon of nuts or cheese will trigger the pyloric valve between your stomach and small intestine. This valve regulates the flow of food to help slow...

Daily Health Tips update for April 27:

Get ready for a grim statistic: if current nutrition and exercise trends persist, up to 75% of men and 52% of women will have Type II diabetes or prediabetes by 2020, according to researchers at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. Here are 6 ways to help prevent becoming part of that statistic:

• Hit the gym and boost your lean muscle mass. Do 30 minutes of cardio 5 times a week and incorporate resistance training into your weekly exercise...

Daily Health Tips update for April 21:

There are two main reasons you may be considering adding protein powder to your next order. Either you want to lose weight or you want to maximize your exercise and weight training. Both are good options. Or, perhaps you simply want to supplement your protein intake or use your shakes as a healthy snack throughout the day.

In general, whey protein is the most popular form of powdered protein (other types include soy, rice and pea). But if organic whey protein...

Daily Health Tips update for April 19:

Saw Palmetto is a widely known herbal supplement for men’s health. It is used traditionally to help support a healthy prostate. But is it safe for women? Would there be any benefit for women using saw palmetto?

The short answer is yes, saw palmetto is perfectly safe for both men and women to take. However, women wouldn’t get as much of a benefit as men would, as women obviously don’t have prostates. But aside from prostate health benefits, saw palmetto is...

Daily Health Tips update for April 16:

This mysteriously magical, time-honored cold and flu treatment is almost universal. Growing up, whenever you got sick, did your mom or grandmother instantly whip up a pot of chicken noodle soup? The key to its power is in the herbs and vegetables making up the main ingredients:

Garlic: In a study conducted in Australia, people who regularly ate garlic suffered through 33% fewer colds. Even better, when they did get sick, they recovered three days faster.

Celery...