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 …

We all want to look good. More importantly, we all want to feel good, too. For a lot of us, feeling good about how we look is a huge part of this, since it lends …

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 …

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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, …

Disease and poor health can manifest in so many different ways. There are also many factors that cause this degeneration: bad diet, lack of exercise, exposure to chemicals, stress, and much more. When we study …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Sleep can be elusive. As much as people try to chase it down, it’s hard to catch sometimes—and all the more difficult when there’s stress, anxiety, work, or the dreaded job interview in the morning. …

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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 …

There are so many herbs and spices to choose from in the culinary world. Vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, rosemary, and even cardamom number among some of these, each with unique and startling flavors that bring our …

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 …

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’ …

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 …

For as long as man has wanted a better body, he’s been looking for a wonder drug that will give it to him. Of course, you know there’s no substitute for hard work and consistency …

It’s incredible what potential can be found in the foods, herbs, and other botanicals around us—no matter how big or how small. Herbs like he shou wu have over a dozen benefits, for example. There are …

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 …

WHAT IS RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS? Rheumatoid arthritis is just one of many illnesses that result from a confused and dysfunctional immune system. Due to any number of factors that cannot always be determined with each case, …

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 …

We face temptations and hazards to our physical health almost every day. Some of these we think and talk about often, such as heart disease and high blood pressure. But do we think enough about what …

Ever heard of Cordyceps? Probably not but we will be fully aware of its benefits by the end of this article. Dubbed in the health and fitness community as the “magic mushroom,” Cordyceps is capable of …

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 …

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 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 …

It’s easy to take our reproductive health, libido, and sex lives for granted. That’s especially the case if everything is going perfectly well and without a hitch. And yet, issues in the bedroom are the …

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 …

“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 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 …