Heart disease is the leading cause of death across nearly all demographics, which is why taking care of your heart is one of the best ways to ensure a healthier and happier life. If you’re looking to support a healthy heart, cardio fitness is a great place to start. Cardio fitness is a broad term […]
There are many reasons to consider taking an Omega-3 supplement. Omega-3s support a healthy immune response and promotes comfort in bodily tissue. They may even support recovery after exercise. The signs of an omega-3 deficiency can be unpleasant. Symptoms may include everything from scaly, patchy, and flaky skin, to stiff joints, excessive thirst, allergies, constipation, […]
Ginkgo biloba, also called Maidenhair Tree in reference to its voluptuously shaped leaf, is one of the most ancient trees known to humanity. Some people are drawn the very beauty of the leaf itself. Just as many are repelled by the stinky seed, which is poisonous when eaten raw. Yet, for centuries humans have been […]
Maybe you’ve heard about myrrh only in the context of the New Testament story about three wise men and their gifts of “gold, frankincense, and myrrh.†Or maybe you’ve seen the name show in some of your favorite essential oil blends (myrrh has a deep, earthy, almost licorice-y scent). But what is myrrh, and what […]
There are two common types of walnuts: the Persian or English walnut, and the black walnut, which is native to North America. While the walnut you’re probably most familiar with is the English walnut, we’re here to talk about the black walnut. Compared to the English walnut, the black walnut has a thicker shell and […]
Ginkgo biloba is the type of herb with quite the reputation beyond its potential medical benefits. It’s often recognized as having a pungent odor thanks to its seeds that grow without the protection of a shell wall. The ginkgo leaf is considered very beautiful and has been the inspiration for jewelry adornments. On top of […]
You might think the primary function of B vitamins are to offer your body ‘bonus’ benefits such as a temporary energy boost or momentary cognitive clarity. What gets lost in the hype is that B vitamins play a vital role in the health of your body. Without B vitamins, many of your body’s systems would […]
Vitamin C is possibly one of the most talked about vitamins. We’ve heard about it in juice commercials and pop songs for years, but you may not know that your body doesn’t produce its own vitamin C. This might seem odd, because most other vertebrates synthesize this necessary vitamin. In any case, humans long ago […]
B vitamins are necessary for cell metabolism and producing red blood cells. They are readily available in many types of food. Meat, dairy, beans, leafy greens, whole and fortified grains are all sources of B vitamins. B vitamins can also be taken in the form of B complex supplements or B complex vitamins. There are […]
