Ever heard of burdock? People who are already a big fan of herbal remedies may have heard of it—or even those who have been exposed to certain Asian cuisines. WHAT IS BURDOCK? Burdock (Arctium lappa) …

As long as humankind has existed, there’s always been a search for ways to promote ultimate health and longevity. Today, human beings can live longer than they ever have before. But whether that truly means …

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, …

What’s the upside to a broken water heater? Don’t expect the answer to be a witty punchline. Because it’s not: the upside is cold showers. Next time the old tank blows, instead of grabbing the …

Our lungs are at the center of life. They are constantly working to bring oxygen to every part of our bodies. When they struggle, it affects nearly every aspect of our lives. Unfortunately, lung ailments …

Yes, aging can be difficult. None of us can avoid it.  But that doesn’t mean we’re powerless against its challenges, or that there’s nothing we can do to make it easier. ADD IN AN ADAPTOGEN …

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 …

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 …

While many diseases are easily seen and recognizable, there is an entire realm of illness and health that remains mostly unseen—and, sometimes, it’s not talked about nearly enough. This is the realm of neurological disorders. …

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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a major problem in modern society. According to the CDC, nearly half of all adults suffer from high blood pressure. However, there are natural ways to combat this epidemic …

The prostate gland is about the size of a walnut and is located right below the bladder in men. Although it may be small, its location makes it particularly problematic if there is an issue. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Modern technology, scientific research, and advancements in mainstream medical treatments today help us triumph over a wide range of diseases that once plagued us without end. Conditions that used to have no hope now have …

Epimedium contains well over 50 different species, 5 of which are considered potently medicinal. Epimedium has garnered high praise and rigorous study for its benefits to circulation, hormone balance, reproductive health, and as an overall …

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 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 …

Cuts, bruises, infections—we deal with these types of injuries all the time. Dealing with most of these injuries is considered common knowledge, too. In fact, finding a first aid kit to help all these tend …

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, …

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 …

Before the world of modern medicine—including pharmaceuticals, pills, surgeries, and more—all we had was the natural world to turn to for health and healing. Over the centuries, this has made the general state of our …

MILK THISTLE – MORE THAN A WILD WEED There are many types of thistles that have been used in healing and herbalism throughout the centuries, but none has drawn more widespread attraction than milk thistle. …

While olive oil has long been lauded in the health community for many of its health-promoting properties, the leaf of the olive tree also provides unique benefits. Ancient practitioners have long used the olive leaf …

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 …

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 …

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’ …

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. …

  I love creating recipes that taste amazing and are nutrient-dense.  This recipe is on point and sure to be one of your go-to soups. It makes a perfect meal for two or an appetizer for …

Many of us have experienced chickenpox’s discomfort and uncontrollable itching as children. However, the virus doesn’t go away completely when chickenpox clears. Instead, it resides in the body. It can be reactivated at any point, …

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 …

Many of us wake up groggy and sleepy, drag ourselves through the day, only to perk up in the evening and find ourselves completely awake when we should be going to bed? This frustrating phenomenon …