Our bodies deal with sickness and damage in many different ways. Sometimes they can manifest in obvious ways—while at other times, not so much. This is especially the case with nerve health. More importantly, the …

An herb that goes by the name “horny goat weed” certainly stimulates the imagination. Commonly also called by its scientific name, epimedium, this Asian plant is widely known for the health benefits it imbues in …

Sometimes, even with the right diet and exercise regime, our health may suffer from a wide variety of symptoms. Random rashes, exhaustion, allergies, depression, and bloating may all seem unrelated. Yet, they can have one …

The gallbladder: what is it? It’s not so much the case that people have never heard of the gallbladder before. It’s more likely people don’t know what it is, or even what it does. The …

It’s one of the world’s most often-consumed and popular beverages, along with water and coffee. Not only does it contain the stimulant alkaloid, caffeine, that a lot of us love—but this beverage is also chock-full …

When it first sets in, it may not feel like much to most—though everyone experiences it differently. For some, it might feel like a mild fever, as with colds or flu. For others, it can …

It’s hard to overestimate how hard the heart works. From about five weeks in the womb, the heart is central to our lives and wellbeing. However, much about our lives puts the heart under constant …

There are some illnesses we know we’re experiencing right away—like colds and flu. Most can be easily treated, or they come and go. Then there are more serious conditions we might not notice. They take …

Modern technology, scientific research, and advancements in mainstream medical treatments today help us triumph over a wide range of diseases that once plagued us without end. Conditions that used to have no hope now have …

Epimedium contains well over 50 different species, 5 of which are considered potently medicinal. Epimedium has garnered high praise and rigorous study for its benefits to circulation, hormone balance, reproductive health, and as an overall …

Feeling good and looking good are two dimensions of health that often go hand-in-hand. And no other aspect of health represents this idea better than hair health. Lots of time and money are poured into …

It’s true that amino acids are found in protein. Any type of protein found in the diet, whether it be from plants, animals, or edible culinary mushrooms, is made up of complex chains containing a …

According to the Center for Disease Control, someone dies of a heart attack every 40 seconds. In the United States, one out of every four deaths is due to heart disease. It’s safe to say …

For a long time, scientists mostly ignored nitric oxide. However, it began to gain popularity in the 90s as researchers unearthed some of its incredible health benefits. By 1992, it was named Molecule of the …

“Why am I so tired?” Some could call this the question of the century. Modern conveniences make it seem like life’s easier nowadays, with so much more time to enjoy it. But the truth is: …

The discovery of L-Dopa has long been hailed as one of the most important breakthroughs in Parkinson’s disease research. Experts even harnessed it into certain potent medications to treat Parkinson’s disease and nerve disorders that …

Ever been caught in an “in-between” health state: not quite sick, but not quite healthy? Many of us might know the term “malaise.” It’s a sense of mild illness in body and mind. But we …

Heat shock proteins – heard of them yet?  No, they’re not the name for the next ultimate post-workout protein shake or bar. They’re not even the same proteins found in the foods (like meat, soy, …

Myelin sheaths are insulating layers that surround the nerves. Made up of protein and fatty tissue, the sheath enhances and speeds up electrical impulses throughout the body. Together with the brain and spinal cord, nerves …

Coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath… each year over 339 million people around the world suffer from the difficult, debilitating, and even sometimes deadly symptoms of an asthma attack. Most experts know that the best way …

In a modern world filled with sugary, fake foods, we’ve lost touch with all tastes except sweetness. We’ve drifted furthest away from one important taste: bitter. We don’t like bitterness compared to savory umami, the …

Nature can come in handy for some of the most under-explored, over-looked, and frustrating illnesses in the world. Some of these conditions have been around for thousands of years. And yet, medical science still doesn’t …

While olive oil has long been lauded in the health community for many of its health-promoting properties, the leaf of the olive tree also provides unique benefits. Ancient practitioners have long used the olive leaf …

The thyroid is a small and unassuming butterfly-shaped organ that sits in our throats. Yet, it has an incredible impact on almost every aspect of our health.  Unfortunately, modern life makes it challenging for the …

Bloating, cramping, bathroom issues: those with SIBO know the pain and struggle the condition can bring. For a long time, medical practitioners believed that SIBO was rare and mainly due to anatomical anomaly. Now, though, …

In ancient China during the 16th Century, an interesting plant pops up among the period’s most respected traditional medical texts. A shrub-like plant with cream-yellow flowers, it was often featured alongside the mighty ginseng in …

Dealing with pain is part of life. Occasional headaches, cramps, or muscle aches are the most frequent types of pain we face. Since these kinds of pain are so common, modern medicine has developed very …

Ever heard of the herb Mucuna pruriens? A TRADITIONAL PLANT OF AYURVEDIC PRACTICE While mucuna has grown undisturbed and undiscovered by Western cultures for most of history, Asian folk medicine explored and established its own …

As the body ages, testosterone levels begin to drop. With that, all the benefits of having a body that produces high testosterone start to slowly fade away. That doesn’t mean it’s the end though. There …

WHAT IS HUPERZINE A? Huperzine A is an alkaloid. It’s found in a particular species of Lycopodium, or clubmoss, one of the oldest and most prehistoric plant type groups in the world. It was the …

There seems to be very little room left for a surprise in the world of nutrition nowadays. But, research today is finding there are still things about nutrition that could be new and surprising—even shocking. …

WHEN IT COMES TO ANXIETY AND INSOMNIA, ARE WE ON OUR OWN? If facing anxiety and insomnia once in a while is just another part of life, are there natural ways to support anxiety? What …

Adaptogens are powerful herbal ingredients that can have amazing impacts on health. In the grand scheme of things, however, the idea of an “adaptogen” is only a recent discovery. On the other hand, ancient knowledge …

Many of us have experienced chickenpox’s discomfort and uncontrollable itching as children. However, the virus doesn’t go away completely when chickenpox clears. Instead, it resides in the body. It can be reactivated at any point, …