Some aspects of health may encourage us to look at things a little differently—and in some cases, in a much, much smaller way. We ask ourselves: why am I feeling more tired today? Why do …

For every level of health, there comes an amazing natural solution that has been used for thousands of years to support it. For brain function, there’s lion’s mane, the famous nootropic. For anit-aging and longevity, …

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 …

What is the maitake mushroom? A favorite wild edible around the world and particularly Asia, it is also called the “cloud mushroom,” “ram’s head,” or “hen of the woods.” Maitakes are a delicious culinary sensation, …

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 and anxiety. What’s worse, even when (or if) they finally …

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 …

Who would have thought the humble grape—the vine-ripe berry we love in wines, jams, and many other foods—could hold hope for fighting and helping reduce the chances of cancer? Even more surprising is that the …

“Eat your greens” is a saying most of us have probably heard one too many times. Most likely, we heard this when we were little, thinking “yuck!” when mom, dad, or grandparents wanted us to …

When we think of getting fit, we may think more often of jogging, hiking, weight lifting, or maybe even Zumba classes. Rarely do we think of stretching as an entire field of physical fitness on …

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 …

If only there was a magic bullet to get better energy and wellness back into the schedule. Sure, we’ve no doubt had the morning cup of coffee, energy drink, or even workout routine to help …

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 …

In a day and age where it seems like everything challenges our well-being, it can feel pretty good to have a way to clean the slate and start afresh. That’s because we must face what …

Some of the most common ones are long jack, tongkat ali, and pasak bumi, though there are many, many more, and all in different languages. Each name usually refers to the herb’s trademark intense bitterness. …

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 …

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, …

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 …

Does nature contain medicine? Ancient healers sure thought so. Beyond natural remedies and plant medicines they discovered and prepared centuries ago, modern medical science has found plenty of its valuable medicines from the natural world, …

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 …

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, …

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 …

What if I told you that a mushroom dubbed, “The Diamond of the Forrest” was the key to enhanced health and wellbeing? Well….it is! The Wild Chaga Mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) is a fungus that predominately …

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 …

This is our fully enclosed organic aquaponics system. Aquaponics is a wonderful way to grow food, herbal medicines, or any kind of plant to be honest. The plants are constantly being fed nutrients from 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 …

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 …

In the world of natural healing, there’s something for everyone— whether male or female. Ancient texts and herbal lore reflect this in a certain way, too.  Back when we relied more on botanical medicine, there …

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 …

  The Optimal Immune Tonic is simplistic and yet very effective. The foundation being our Optimal Immune formulation that is Balanced Immune Support and an Antioxidant. Its benefits are far-reaching: Bring balance to an imbalanced …

So you know when you get a craving for a nice tasty treat? Your mouth starts to water and you can almost taste the goodness, but then you start thinking about how those treats are …

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 …

This is one of my favorite green drinks. Especially for the liver & kidneys. It starts with 1 Bunch of Dandelion. I add a scoop of field greens to add variety and to save time. …

  This was our second harvest from the same Stokes Purple Potato. It amazes us how much can be produced from the same original potato. Nature provides and is so meditative in the process. We …

Food is important. Some would argue that food is medicine, a moniker taking the internet by storm nowadays. Diet ideals such as eating plenty of nutrient-dense foods, eating in season, and even eating optimally for …