Sitting is Dangerous
There is always a question about sitting and health. Now, recent events have found more people sitting for work or leisure but the question still remains, is sitting dangerous to our health? Before we jump into answering this question, let’s…
Hot Or Cold Water? How It Can Affect Your Digestion
Most of us drink our water cold. We run the cold faucet for a few more seconds to get it extra-chilly, grab a bottle from the fridge, or add ice cubes before sipping. When we do consume hot water, it’s…
Fermented Red Clover For Rebuilding Bone Mass
Even though red clover has been a popular stock feed for over a century, its popularity for human consumption has recently skyrocketed due to some very interesting research in this field; primarily with respect to increasing bone mass, something which…
Devil’s Claw
Devil’s claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) is a flowering shrub represented by its fearsome-looking hook-like fruits that resemble a claw. These claws or pods are notorious hitchhikers that can cling to clothing and animal furs and get transported elsewhere. They are invasive,…
These Herbs Will Relieve Your Anxiety in No-Time
Are you feeling anxious? If so, you're not alone by any means. Anxiety is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders in the United States, affecting 40 million adults over the age of 18. Mental illness is often misunderstood…
Drink These to Reduce Bloating
Did you know that bloating is caused by gas? Several factors lead to the formation of digestive gas in our bodies. Some of the culprits are the foods that we eat and how we take them. From chewing gum to…
The Insulin Plant – Costus Igneus
Currently, an estimated 537 million adults ages 20-79 years old suffer from diabetes according to the International Diabetes Federation. While many of these individuals seek out western medicine practices, others prefer a more holistic approach, one of which is using…
DIY Spring Fever Tincture
Spring is finally here and you may already be excited about it and feeling like you have a bit of Spring Fever. What’s Spring Fever? While not necessarily a bad thing, it generally evokes restlessness and brings about a change…