There’s been a lot of talk and popularity about the effectiveness of ginseng on men’s reproductive health. Many studies show it may help men who struggle with infertility, as well as maintain an erection. News likes that tends to make the headlines, but you may be surprised to learn that there is another herb out […]
The high altitude village of North Sikkim contains medical volumes dating back thousands of years which detail herbal remedies using local flora and fungi. One fungus is known as cordyceps, or Cordyceps sinensis. But what is cordyceps really? Read on to learn more about the history, sourcing, and potential benefits of this strange, yet powerful […]
In the high mountain regions of China and the Himalayas grows a rather unusual species of fungus known as cordyceps or Cordyceps sinensis. One item that distinguishes this fungus from other fungi is the odd way in which it grows. It begins its life cycle as a parasite, making a home for itself on the […]
If something has been tested and relied on for thousands of years, it probably can’t hurt to learn a bit more about it… you know, just in case all those people were onto something. The white flowering plant known as dong quai was, and still is, widely used in ancient Chinese medicine. It actually belongs […]
For many women, pregnancy is something for which you first prepare. Just as you wouldn’t head out to run a marathon without training first, it’s important to help your body lay the groundwork for a healthy and successful pregnancy. You can start by adding some key supplements to your daily routine, such as the ancient […]
Are you struggling with to get pregnant? You’re not alone! Did you know that about 10 percent of American women between the ages of 15-44 have trouble getting and/or staying pregnant? That’s according to research approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It’s an issue that can send frustrated women desperately seeking […]
“Turmeric looks like an ugly cousin of ginger.†At least that’s how Ellen Brown, founding food editor of USA Today, once described the plant in an article in the Providence Journal. Though turmeric itself might not be as worthy of still-life art as perfectly shaped pineapples, pears, and persimmons, turmeric root recipes can be just […]
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) originated in ancient China, rooted in the ancient philosophy of Taoism more than 2,500 years ago. Today, TCM is considered a complementary or integrative health approach to modern medicine. Here are the most common Chinese herbs you can take as dietary supplements to help fill nutritional gaps in your diet. (more…)
