Migraines and seasonal health issues top the list as some of the most disruptive events in the life of an otherwise healthy person. Any of these ailments can ruin a productive day and leave you buried in your bed sheets, begging for relief. Science is still hard at work trying to understand both […]
Using the hyssop plant for its medicinal benefits is an age-old folk remedy that spans both centuries and continents. Hyssop is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible several times as well as in ancient Ayurvedic medical texts out of Asia. The name hyssop means “holy herb” in Hebrew, indicating that humanity has known for […]
The hyssop plant, or Hyssopus officinalis is a hearty semi-evergreen perennial used for both medicinal and decorative landscaping purposes. The hyssop plant has been harvested and used for natural health since biblical times. This herb can be steeped and extracted to support natural health and wellness, particularly in times of respiratory or gastrointestinal […]
For hundreds of years, cascara sagrada has been used to support healthy bowels and overall gut health. But while the benefits from cascara sagrada for colon health, temporary relief from digestive issues, and regular bowel functioning are many, there is one thing that the herb is not recommended for: weight loss. Read on […]
Talking about bowel health is never a popular topic. After all, who really wants to talk about how many times a day they use the bathroom? But the truth is, the digestive system is one of the most important parts of your body, and when it’s working properly, chances are that the rest […]
Send to Kindle If you think about the Mediterranean Basin, you might be thinking vacation and not medicinal herbs. Yet milk thistle, which shares the same plant family as the sunflower and daisy, is an herb native to the Mediterranean Basin with a centuries-long history of medicinal uses. The fascinating blue- or red-petaled flower releases […]
Send to Kindle Inositol hexanicotinate is a name that crams more syllables into just two words than most of us are probably used to. It’s also the name for a form of niacin that lacks a flushing effect. Many people want the potential benefits of niacin without the uncomfortable reality of flushing: the redness, hot […]
Send to Kindle Try saying ‘lemon balm‘ aloud. What do you imagine? Something sour, fragrant, or fruity? Lemon balm is fragrant and tastes a bit like lemon, but it isn’t particularly fruit or sour. In fact, lemon balm belongs to the mint family of plants. While it may not replace a lemon slice in your water, […]
Send to Kindle Kagua, karela, wild cucumber, bitter gourd and bitter melon are all names for a single fruit that is primarily cultivated in southeast Asia and tropical climates. As some of its monikers signify, this fruit has a strong bitter taste in its raw form. With plenty of vitamin A, B, C vitamins and […]
Send to Kindle Ever wonder what nature has to offer for your gastrointestinal health? Black walnut hull and wormwood are two very different things, but they both have active components which aid in digestive health. Black walnut hull and wormwood can be taken as supplements together or individually. The black walnut tree thrives in the […]
