After you see this, you’re probably never going to drink your morning coffee without adding some lemon juice first. It’s estimated that around three-quarters of Americans drink coffee daily. It’s also popular around the world, although its exact origins are…
Stress is part of modern life. From minor issues like a boss who keeps calling after hours to a major crisis like the pandemic, there’s always something that worries us and disturbs our equilibrium. In some cases, the stress we…
Pine pollen is one of those under-appreciated substances that rarely get the recognition it deserves in the holistic space. While we know that pine pollen has been used by our herbalist ancestors for over 2000 years, we have seen its…
A healthy gut impacts virtually every aspect of our body by improving our immune system and supporting the health of organs such as the heart. This has important knock-on effects on our daily lives by promoting healthy sleep and a…
When you experience bad breath, your first impulse may be to blame it on bad oral hygiene. Your teeth consist of layers that are sometimes penetrated by bacteria, especially if you’ve recently chipped a tooth or had a filling. If…
Milkvetch (Astragalus spp.) is one of the most revered herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine, so much so that it is included in the 50 fundamental herbs in China. There are many species of astragalus, some of which are toxic. Identifying…
Your blood is responsible for transporting all sorts of materials throughout your body, from oxygen to hormones, clotting factors, sugar, fats, and the cells of your immune system. There’s no need to invest in an expensive cleanse diet or buy…
I do not know about you but I love the taste of candied ginger with a nice cup of tea and homemade gingerbread cookies in the winter. I also love ginger for its numerous health benefits. So join me with…
You only have to search for “influenza herbs” in any respectable science journal to find a plethora of research on which herbs are effective against the flu. Some are only laboratory studies while others include human trials. Research shows that…
