Of the more than 400 types of aloe, aloe vera barbadensis is the most common and likely the most beneficial form for humans. The use and reverence for the aloe vera plant can be traced back as far as 4000 B.C.E. when its image was carved onto Egyptian walls and coffins (1). Since that time cultures throughout history have used aloe vera for its many health-generating properties. In our modern times science has finally shown why aloe has been so revered and how it can be of tremendous value in our health quest. Some of the most interesting aloe vera benefits that have been discovered … [Read more...]

The benefits of goji berry plants and their seeds are quite extensive. Goji berries are by far one of the top superfoods on the planet and according to researchers like David Wolfe are perhaps the most nutritionally rich berry-fruit (1). The scientifically verified nutrient density and medicinal qualities of this food are a testament to the truth of superfoods: they are both a food and a medicine. I have been eating goji regularly for many years and am continually amazed at the power of this small red fruit. As can be seen from the picture above, they shine with a magnificent … [Read more...]