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. …

Ever wonder if unhealthiness is something that can be felt—or even measured? Some of us may already know the answer to this question. After eating certain foods, something may just not feel quite right. Maybe …

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… …

Sеаѕоnаl eating mеаnѕ twо thingѕ: (1) building mеаlѕ аrоund fооdѕ thаt hаvе bееn hаrvеѕtеd at thеir peak аnd (2) adjusting уоur diеt tо mееt the particular hеаlth сhаllеngеѕ оf winter, ѕрring, summer, аnd fаll. Whilе …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

It’s hard to overestimate how hard the heart works. From about five weeks in the womb, the heart is central to our lives and wellbeing. However, much about our lives puts the heart under constant …

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 …

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 …

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 …

“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: …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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’ …

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 …

  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 …

Sсhіzаndrа bеrrу is a very potent аdарtоgеnіс hеrb, mеаnіng it balances the body undеr ѕtrеѕѕ, by еіthеr ѕtіmulаtіng оr rеlаxіng. It рrоmоtеѕ mеntаl funсtіоn, longevity, increases ѕtаmіnа and ѕtrеngthеnѕ sex оrgаnѕ. Thе herb is a …

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 hopeless against the inevitable onslaught …

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 …

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 …