In the midst of the post-holiday slump, you may be feeling the effects of the winter blues. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a common seasonal depression triggered by shorter and darker days, affects about 6% of the U.S. population, according to Norman E. Rosenthal, MD, National Institutes of Mental Health (NIH), especially those of us living […]
For centuries, the leafy shrub known as butterbur has been gathered and used to support natural healing and wellness. In fact, it was one of the most sought after remedies to treat the symptoms of the plague in the Middle Ages. Natural health practitioners in the modern age still recommend the use of butterbur extract […]
For centuries, natural health practitioners across three continents have sought out the butterbur plant to naturally promote health and wellness. Modern science has now shown that although raw butterbur does have some potentially beneficial compounds to support your health, it also contains dangerous pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs), which can be toxic when taken internally. Although unprocessed […]
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 the causes […]
We often hear about folic acid being heavily recommended for women, particularly when they are pregnant, or are trying to get pregnant. You might be surprised to learn that there are also many potential health benefits to taking folic acid for men as well. In fact, some of the benefits are extremely important to your […]
We’ve all done it. We’ve felt stressed, overworked or just had a bad day and found ourselves finishing off that last pint of ice cream. Junk food may make us feel better temporarily, but the crash and weight gain afterward isn’t worth it! What if you find yourself feeding those cravings on a regular basis? […]
Curcumin is a biologically active compound that is found in the rhizome of the turmeric plant. This polyphenol has been extensively studied for decades and has shown therapeutic potential against a number of human diseases. However, curcumin’s poor bioavailability has been a longstanding limitation when it came to therapeutic use. Then, BCM-95 curcumin was developed […]
It all starts just before Halloween as we stock up on treats for the little ghosts and goblins who will make their ghoulish visits, and goes through the New Year’s holiday ? poor nutritional choices are everywhere we look. From the abundance of candy around All Hallows’ Eve and the traditional pies at Thanksgiving, to […]
You may have heard that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. That’s just a folksy saying – but what you’re about to discover is based on science – and it could change the way we think about health. Eye-opening research suggests a direct connection between your tummy and your mind. It […]
According to MediLexicon, depression is “A mental disorder characterized by sustained depression of mood, anhedonia, sleep and appetite disturbances, and feelings of worthlessness, guilt, and hopelessness.” It’s hard to get through one day without seeing or hearing the word “depression.” Many people use it incorrectly or as a joke, but for many more people, it’s […]
