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 …

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 …

It can be frustrating, the way it infiltrates anything and everything in one’s routine. At first, we might not be able to put a finger on what’s going on, or even think of it as …

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 …

It’s not news anymore that mushrooms are a source of excitement for their powerful health benefits. From lion’s mane to cordyceps, all the way up to the venerable chaga, science has made some brilliant discoveries …

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 …

It’s hard going through life always thinking there’s something bad waiting right around the corner. In essence, that is what anxiety is: never being at ease, always being on edge, and always prepared for the …

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 …

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 …

Whether it’s the pull of family, raising kids, or a bustling high-power job, stress is something we can never completely defeat. Instead, it becomes a fixture in our lives: a troublesome friend we can only …

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 …

According to the Center for Disease Control, someone dies of a heart attack every 40 seconds. In the United States, one out of every four deaths is due to heart disease. It’s safe to say …

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 …

Maca has been enjoying new-found popularity as a “superfood.” In reality, though, humans have known about the amazing benefits of the maca root for thousands of years. Maca root is native to the high mountain …

“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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

Bloating, cramping, bathroom issues: those with SIBO know the pain and struggle the condition can bring. For a long time, medical practitioners believed that SIBO was rare and mainly due to anatomical anomaly. Now, though, …

Nature can come in handy for some of the most under-explored, over-looked, and frustrating illnesses in the world. Some of these conditions have been around for thousands of years. And yet, medical science still doesn’t …

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 …

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, …

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 …

Ever heard of the herb Mucuna pruriens? A TRADITIONAL PLANT OF AYURVEDIC PRACTICE While mucuna has grown undisturbed and undiscovered by Western cultures for most of history, Asian folk medicine explored and established its own …

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 we think of healing botanicals, we might think of exotic, rare plants and fungi that only grow in secret little corners of the world. This is true in the case for some of these, …

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 …

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 …