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 …

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 …

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 …

Before modern and conventional medicine, natural remedies were the norm—the use of healing plants, fungi, and other healing approaches. This was the case for handling stress, depression, and anxiety, too. Past or present, natural remedies …

When it comes to stress, we could say it feels like being a rock on the beach. Stress comes crashing down on us in our busy lives from time to time, pounding away like waves …

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 …

“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: …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Many healing herbs have been launched to great fame for their health benefits. But only a few have had impacts so significant on health that they’ll remain in our historical memory and medical texts for …

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 …

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 …

What is the definition of wellness?  For most of us, we think of overall wellness as the general health of all bodily systems. To an extent, this is (of course) true: overall health does equal …

If only there was a way to measure energy in the body—or a way to know how to naturally tap into its health-enhancing abundance. In a search for such insights, science and research have led …

Herbs can be powerful tools for health.  Over time, research has revealed certain botanicals to have numerous benefits. Plants like schisandra, rhodiola, and he shou wu are great examples—but turning to just one herb isn’t …

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, …

Exercise: we know we have to do it to stay healthy. But it can be so hard to get started, especially if we haven’t exercised for quite some time. All the same, there’s no way …

Shortened breath, tight chest, wheezing—if this has been experienced firsthand, or even in a family or friend, it’s more than likely to be asthma. Caused by many factors like genetics and pollution, asthma is a …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Some of the most common ones are long jack, tongkat ali, and pasak bumi, though there are many, many more, and all in different languages. Each name usually refers to the herb’s trademark intense bitterness. …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

When we’re in the prime of our lives, it’s easy to shrug off doing those little things that add up to complete and better health over time. We might think to ourselves, “Do things like …

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 …

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