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 …

Sulforaphane is only found in the Cruciferous or Brassica class of vegetables. These include kale, radishes, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, turnips, rutabaga, mustard greens, kohlrabi, Brussels sprouts, and a few others. When the greens of these …

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 …

Lion’s mane (Hericeum erinaceus) has been a time-tested mainstay in Traditional Chinese Medicine for hundreds of years. It’s known by a few other whimsical names that refer to its quirky appearance: such as deer’s tail, …

The liver is an organ we can’t forget about when it comes to taking care of our overall health. It’s the same with digestive health, heart health, and brain/nervous system health. HOW DO I KNOW …

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 …

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 …

Aѕhwаgаndhа is an excellent herb for the medicine cabinet. It іѕ аn іndіgеnоuѕ Indian hеrb, which іѕ know іn thе west аѕ thе Indian Winter Cherry. Thе Indian name оf the hеrb lіtеrаllу mеаnѕ ‘horse ѕmеll’ …

People have long searched for—and even written books about—a long-hoped-for fountain of youth. Today, we all know and accept that such a magical thing just couldn’t exist. But are we hopeless against the inevitable onslaught …

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 …

Thousands of people walk the planet every day with invisible illnesses. And not just illnesses that aren’t obvious to the naked eye—illnesses that may be invisible to doctors and the medical world, too. There are …

We hear lots about “superfoods” these days. But we don’t always know what they are or even what they do, in spite of how hyped up they are (and how amazed people are by their …

One of the most fundamental aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is the concept of yin and yang. They are opposite but complementary forces that are essential in balance for optimal health. Too much or …

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. …

Fuzzy thinking, low energy, difficulty getting out of bed – sound familiar? It’s one of those weeks where there’s a busy schedule ahead, and we’ve got our noses to the grindstone. The duties of work, …

There are superfoods, and then there are real superfoods. Despite what the health mainstream media focuses on, the foods that are so often highlighted tend to come and go quickly—either debunked, a passing fad, or simply …

This is our fully enclosed organic aquaponics system. Aquaponics is a wonderful way to grow food, herbal medicines, or any kind of plant to be honest. The plants are constantly being fed nutrients from the …

Hot (Cocoa) Chocolate is one of our favorite hot beverages. We took a basic recipe and made it better and healthier providing focused energy in this cup of goodness. Sugar-Free and Paleo Friendly – Enjoy! …

Many of us who are health-conscious are willing to invest both time and money into our well-being. From the best food money can buy to exercise equipment to moving our bodies to biohacking tools to …

What Is Intermittent Fasting? More than any weight loss approach yet discovered, intermittent fasting may be the closest thing to “miracle” weight loss out there—without diets and exercise. Since the turn of the century, research …

What Exactly Is Brain Fog? Unclear on what brain fog is? Even for those not familiar with it, the definition of brain fog can be just as cloudy as it sounds. The established definition of …

Bread is delicious and when using the right ingredients can also be healthy. When thinking of recipe alternatives we keep two important things in mind – Gluten-Free and to minimize the impact of glucose spiking …

It starts with some sniffles, maybe a tickle in the back of the throat. The next day, it’s full-on coughs and fever—maybe even headaches, fatigue, aches, and confusion all added to the mix. Though it …

There are culinary mushrooms we know quite well, like button mushrooms, portobellos, even shiitakes. There are also healing mushrooms like reishi we know as supplements, too. Then there is chaga mushroom. This fungus—which looks more like …

THE STORY OF REISHI AND ITS BENEFITS Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma ) has different species that can be found in the wild in both the East and West. What’s more, all species have a history of …

Pine pollen is a potent superfood that if added to your daily routine can add tremendous balance to your hormone panel. So let’s go ahead and jump in… We tend not to think of pollen, …

Ever heard of the ancient practice of Ayurveda? Originating from India, some could call it an alternative medicine or traditional herbalist practice. But in reality, Ayurveda was far more than that. In fact, Ayurveda could …

The choices we make in our diets have a much more significant impact than we realize. Nutrition keeps our bodies healthy and in tip-top shape, or chronic and degenerative diseases start to set in. When …

The natural health world is full of supplements, superfoods, and botanicals shrouded with tons of health claims. One buzzword related to the above: adaptogen. What exactly are adaptogens? There are a lot of ideas about …

Sometimes we can get so unhealthy, it feels as if our bodies are turning on us and attacking us. This can, and literally does, happen—and it’s called autoimmunity. There are so many things that can …

When we think of getting fit, we may think more often of jogging, hiking, weight lifting, or maybe even Zumba classes. Rarely do we think of stretching as an entire field of physical fitness on …

Diet can be such a hard thing to stay on top of in our lives. The challenge is all the greater when we have pratfalls all around us we easily fall into: inflammatory and low-quality …

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is a disease that affects at least 16 million Americans. In fact, experts believe that millions more may suffer without treatment because a doctor has not diagnosed them yet. …

Today, more people than ever are trying to eat right, exercise, and cut out toxic products from their lives in an effort to be healthy. However, one of the most serious underlying causes of the …