Dementia is an overall term for the diseases and conditions that result in the decline in memory problem-solving, language, and mental abilities. It’s also incredibly common: an estimated 5.8 million Americans suffer from the condition. …

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 …

When we think of keeping up on good health, we may think about heart health, managing a healthy weight, or even maintaining a healthy liver; but seldom do we think about kidney function health—at least, many of us …

Menopause is a natural transition for women in the aging process. In fact, many cultures embrace it as an exciting new season in a woman’s life.  The Chinese refer to the transition as a “second …

Our beautiful planet is rich with a startling treasure trove of health-boosting herbs. He shou wu is one of the most powerful, effective, and legendary medical herbs of old. Research shows this botanical is a …

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 …

Lyme is a disease more silent and unnoticeable than even some neurological disorders, autoimmune diseases, and thyroid disorders. Some could even say it’s more unnoticeable than cancer. The disease can lay dormant only to bring …

PASSIONFLOWER TEA AND THE POWERFUL BENEFITS Passionflower (scientific name Passiflora, of which there are many species, the most prominent being Passiflora incarnata) does indeed look bizarre. But its origins aren’t that strange at all. We …

Even the best and most powerful of herbs may need an upgrade—or a makeover—from time to time. For many years, our Prepared He-Shou-Wu formula has been a widespread favorite among our customers. And though this …

Herbs can be powerful tools for health. Traditional healers, herbalists, and even some modern health professionals know or have known this—whether since ancient times or during the current era as we know it. Over time, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Heart health, skin health, digestive health—it can feel like we’re bombarded with so many ways to keep health in tip-top shape, and on so many different levels. Understanding the many levels of anatomical wellness can …

“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: …

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 …

Ever heard of astragalus? It’s a delicate plant with many species that can be found all over the world. At first glance, it looks quite a bit like a pea plant—and that’s because it is …

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 …

In the modern world, it can feel like there’s little room for stress or anxiety. Our careers and work lives can make us feel like we must run ourselves like machines. But we are human—humans …

“Eat your greens” is a saying most of us have probably heard one too many times. Most likely, we heard this when we were little, thinking “yuck!” when mom, dad, or grandparents wanted us to …

There have been many diet crazes over the years, and it seems like most of them just come and go. Vegan, paleo, Mayo clinic diet, Atkins diet….the list goes on and on. While some of …

Some health conditions can feel almost invisible, like autoimmunity, fibromyalgia, even mental health disorders like depression and anxiety. Then, some other health conditions can feel very, VERY visible. Skin health is no exception to this, …

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 …

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 …

In a modern world filled with sugary, fake foods, we’ve lost touch with all tastes except sweetness. Most importantly, we’ve drifted furthest away from one very important taste: bitter. We don’t like bitterness (well, except …

This video was inspired by a Japanese Chef that perfectly captures the sounds of the kitchen and draws the viewer in – Enjoy! The Optimal Immune Tonic is simplistic and yet very effective. The foundation being …

All of health is more connected than we realize. Traditional cultures have known this for thousands of years, while holistic health practitioners maintain this as a staple to all of healing. More excitingly though, scientific …

There are thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of herbs and mushrooms used or experimented with for healing throughout history. In some traditional cultures today, almost all are still used for health. Other botanicals, on …

Pain isn’t always simple. Pain can be acute or intense, but it can also be chronic, subtle, and life-changing. No matter what pain may be like, it can be limiting. More frustrating are the limited …

Does nature really contain medicine? Ancient healers sure thought so. Beyond natural remedies and plant medicines they discovered and prepared centuries ago, modern medical science has found plenty of its own valuable medicines from the …

Who says keeping up on a healthy diet involves just good foods and herbs? We know all too well it doesn’t begin and end with just food itself—though the more whole (and in season) any …

We’re used to looking at fields or roadsides full of towering wild weeds, and thinking, “What a waste. Better things could grow there.” But most don’t realize that the wildest weeds may be the most …

Healing herbs and mushrooms can range in appearance from the mundane and ordinary, all the way to the bizarre-looking and outlandish. More often than not, the stranger a healing herb looks, the more miraculous health …

For thousands of years, the most powerful herbal medicines have been found in strange and secret corners of the globe. Gynostemma, for example, has many health benefits supported by both folk healing and science—and it …