Feeling sore after a workout? Struggling with gout flare-ups? Tart cherries might be your new best friend. These ruby-red fruits have been gaining popularity in recent years for their potential health benefits, particularly when it...

Did you know that nearly 70 percent of your immune system is housed in your gut? Inside the gut are about 100 trillion live microorganisms that promote normal GI function, protect the body from infection,...

Both ginger and turmeric are rhizomes, or root stalks, used around the world, not only as food seasonings but also as traditional herbal medicines. As herbal remedies, both spices are used primarily to help alleviate...

Just like approximately 5% of the spice turmeric is composed of an active compound called curcumin, about 5% of black pepper by weight is comprised of this compound called piperine. Curcumin is responsible for the...

The use of turmeric dates back nearly 4000 years to the Vedic culture in India, where it was used as a culinary spice and had some religious significance. It most likely reached China by 700AD,...

Inflammation is a a scourge of modern life, each year gobbling up billions of health care dollars in the United States alone. When it’s good, it fights off foreign invaders, heals injuries and mops up debris. But...