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"Fermented foods are foods that have been through a process of lacto-fermentation in which natural bacteria feed on the sugar and starch in the food creating lactic acid. This process preserves the food, and creates beneficial enzymes, b-vitamins, Omega-3 fatty acids, and various strains of probiotics. Natural fermentation of foods has also been shown to preserve nutrients in food and break the food down to a more digestible form. This, along with the bevy of probiotics created during the fermentation process, could explain the link between consumption of fermented foods and improved digestion."

Frankincense, of course, is the gift brought to the Christ-Child by the magi; it was also brought to His burial, and is featured in the Bible a total of seventeen times. From the Boswellia genus, like its related substance, myrrh, frankincense is DERIVED from sap while it is hardened, and steamed into an oil. Called the "king of oils" for good reason, the oil is highly prized for its treatment of arthritis, blood clotting properties, and even as a hair stimulant in re-growing hair. Like all essential oils, frankincense if antiseptic, so it is ideal for oral health; in fact, it can be used in homemade toothpastes and powders.

"The uterus needs a lot of vitamins and minerals to function properly and red raspberry leaf tea has almost all of them. Red raspberry leaf is high in Vitamins C, E, A, B and has significant amounts of major minerals like magnesium, potassium, calcium, and phosphorus. It also contains essential trace minerals such as zinc, iron, chromium and manganese. "

In a statistical study, Above Rubies' Nancy Campbell noted that for every child a woman bears, her risk for ovarian cancer decreases by 10%. Research further reveals the safeguarding nature of pregnancy and lactation; whereas women today experience four hundred menstrual cycles in their child-bearing years---a contributing factor to the rise of Endometriosis and other reproductive-related problems---women who experienced around only 100 cycles about a century ago lived virtually free of the diseases now feared. Why? Because the God-given gifts of pregnancy and lactation naturally allow rest for the body in ways that intervening methods (such as birth control) in reality prevent.

Weston A. Price, founded by Nourishing Traditions author Sally Fallon, deems liver an "unidentified anti-fatigue factor" which "makes it a favorite with athletes and bodybuilders." Remarking on the ravishing deficiency of B12 among our country's populace, Price establishes liver as a "cure for anemia."

A 24-year-old man shared on social media that his earliest childhood memory was from when he was still in his mother’s womb.

Surprising benefits---and appeal---of sensational, fermented tea.

A basic overview of the health benefit claims associated with bone broth.

Sean Sherman takes his desire to restore his people's vision regarding indigenous foods to a whole new level: The Sioux Chef An Indigenous Kitchen.

The number of children and teens hospitalized for prescription opioid poisonings has more than doubled in recent years, with both accidental overdoses and suicide attempts on the rise, a U.S. study suggests.

Church attendance may be a free elixir for improving the physical and mental health of millions of Americans, claims a Harvard University epidemiology professor and a faith-focused editor. Hailing religion as a potential "miracle drug," current health research indicates going to church once a week could reduce mortality by 20 percent to 30 percent over a 15-year period.

Against all odds, four-year-old Noah, whom doctors recommended to abort because his chances of survival was very low, has grown to be a lively boy and is living proof that abortion does not have to be the answer.

Christian actress Candace Cameron-Bure has opened up about the importance of instilling a positive body image in children, as eating disorders are far too common across the United States.

Two years ago, then eight-year-old Cayden Taipalus from Michigan decided he should do something so that no kid in school would be denied a hot lunch because of a delinquent lunch account.

While Planned Parenthood marked its centennial with the hashtag #100YearsStrong, a coalition of 11 pro-life groups tagged it as #100YearsOfAbuse.

Dr. James Goodrich recently separated conjoined twins through a long but successful surgery at Montefiore Medical Center.

A Christian nursing home in Neuchatel in Switzerland must perform assisted suicide to patients who ask for it, according to a federal court order.

Florida officials on Thursday announced a new area of Zika transmission in the Miami region and have called on the federal government for funding to help fight the outbreak.

This is a summary of The Teal Pumpkin Project. A project aimed towards including those with food allergies in Halloween festivities in a safe and fun way.

The health department of Thailand announced abortion can be possible for cases of Zika virus infection.

Men with prostate cancer may be more likely to have the most serious form of the disease if their diet contains a lot of fat from meat and dairy, a recent U.S. study suggests.

One thing that honestly doesn't get near enough spotlight as it did back in the eighties and nineties is HIV/AIDS. It used to be thought of as a death sentence, but there has been medical advances for it in the last decade. In fact, there have been some powerful strides in it as a British man is reported to have been cured of HIV/AIDS. However, we might be celebrating too soon for an actual cure for HIV/AIDS.

Releasing forgiveness toward others and yourself not only lightens your emotional burdens; it provides amazing health benefits, too, according to some studies.

It is possible to literally erase porn flashbacks from your brain, and science can even explain it.

Traveling to Miami anytime soon? You might want to catch up on the latest travel alerts concerning the Zika virus and dengue fever situation there.