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! …

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 …

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, …

SUPPORTING STRESS, ANXIETY, AND INSOMNIA – A DIFFICULT JOURNEY Everyday demands—from work, family, relationships—can bring about stress and conflict. But we still need to get things done, support ourselves, and succeed; and many of us …

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 …

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 …

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. …

Invisible threats to our health are all around us. They can be found in the air, the water, and even our foods. But what about in our technology? Turns out there are health risks even …

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 …

Is there really such thing as a fountain of youth? Or maybe something like a magical, golden, healing brew to bring all health and wellness back into harmonious recovery? Well, there IS something on this …

Whether in health food shops or supplement stores, it seems there are always different supplements designated for men and women. It’s true: men’s health needs are different from women’s health. Hormone levels, risks to certain …

The Amazing Benefits of Mushrooms Mushrooms are often categorized аѕ vеgеtаblеѕ оr hеrbѕ, but they аrе fungі. They hаvе bееn trаdіtіоnаllу uѕеd fоr fооd аѕ well аѕ for mеdісіnаl рurроѕеѕ. Sсіеntіfіс rероrtѕ ѕuggеѕt thаt thеrе are mоrе …

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 …

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 …

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 really hopeless against the inevitable …

PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is a reproductive health issue that women are starting to deal with more and more.  One of its most significant challenges: diagnosis can be difficult. Treatments can be few (and not …

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 …

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 …

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 …

We don’t know it or recognize it until it hits us—and sometimes we don’t even recognize or notice it then. The disease could affect any of us: our families, our friends, or maybe even ourselves. …

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 …

Button mushrooms, portabellas, truffles, shiitakes…some of us have heard of all these types of edible mushrooms, while maybe some of us only know a few. As foods, mushrooms can be pretty polarizing. Meaning: people either …

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, …

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 …

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 …