The New Year is the perfect time to evaluate your current goals, where you might have missed the mark in the previous year, and what changes you want to make to have the most fulfilling life possible. Many of us set ambitious goals for new skills that we want to learn, or we look for […]
Tribulus terrestris is a fascinating herb that has adapted to grow in many climates, particularly dry environments. Also known by puncture vine, or animal-inspired names such as bullhead, cat’s-head, and goat’s-head, and more colorful monikers such as devil’s-weed, devil’s-thorn, and devil’s eyelashes. Most of the plant’s nicknames refer to the uniquely spiked fruit of the […]
The ashwagandha shrub, also known as Withania somnifera, was originally given its name because the plant’s root was thought to smell like a horse. Instead of avoiding this yellow-flowered, strangely scented plant, humans have been mining potential medicinal benefits for centuries. This evergreen herb, which is also known as “Indian ginseng†and “winter cherry,†is […]
Low energy is an unpleasant feeling we all endure, and sometimes at the worse possible time. Unfortunately, some people experience feelings of tiredness nearly every day. Diet, exercise, and proper sleep patterns are said to be significant factors in influencing a person’s feeling of energy. What many people don’t know is that the adrenal glands […]
Anxiety can make our hearts beat faster, cause our breathing to become shallow and rapid, and cause our minds only to imagine the worst case scenario. But all we want to do is to relax! So how can we do this when our body and mind seem to have their agenda? Whether you suffer full-blown […]
