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, …

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 body is a lot like a garden for fungus and bacteria. When each species is present in the proper amounts, it leads to optimal health. However, when one takes over, it can cause disorder …

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 …

“All disease begins in the gut.” -Hippocrates For millions of years, humans have lived in co-existence with the bacteria, yeasts, and fungi in their environment. From the moment we are born, we come into contact …

Passionflower (scientific name Passiflora, of which there are many species, the most prominent being Passiflora incarnata) does indeed look bizarre. But its origins aren’t that strange at all. We may recognize this plant better by …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

Blood sugar is a frighteningly common challenge in our modern lives. One in three Americans will develop symptoms of diabetes at some point in their lives. Today, 88 million people have prediabetes, which has a …

Tingling, numbness, unexplained pain—could it be nerve damage? Many people ignore early signs of nerve issues because they’re easy to dismiss or confuse with other problems. But left unchecked, nerve damage can quietly worsen—affecting everything …

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is a disease that affects at least 16 million Americans. In fact, experts believe that millions more may suffer without treatment because a doctor has not diagnosed them yet. …

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. …