One way to start the new year off right – or get it back on track – is by selecting supplements that are made with natural ingredients and formulated to meet your body’s specific needs. For women, depending on their life stage, this means looking for supplements that can address needs particular to women, including […]
You may have heard oxytocin being called the “love hormone.†This is because oxytocin is a hormone that acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain. It is responsible for activating neural pathways that deal with pleasure and reward. So, how do our brains and bodies create a feeling of being in love? Let’s take a […]
Too many of us think about our health concerns and immediately set dietary and fitness goals to set things straight. But wellness requires so much more than just the nutrients we take into our body and our overall physical composition. While exercise and healthy foods are great for the body, they may only be providing […]
Many women rely on vitex or chaste tree for support during their monthly cycles and during the aging process. However, you might be surprised to learn that this herbal supplement may have a positive impact on fertility, as well. Some medical studies support using vitex chaste tree for fertility, due to its potential ability to […]
Tribulus Terrestris (TT) is a plant with something of a bifurcated reputation. To citizens and farmers throughout the United States, TT is known as a noxious weed, threatening crops and taking over landscapes where little else will grow. Tribulus Terrestris is also known for the sharp spikes that grow from the fruits. Every TT flower is […]
Most people have never heard of an inositol supplement before, and wouldn’t know what to do with one if they had. The inositol supplement is perhaps more familiar with its previous name: vitamin B8. It is no longer known as a B vitamin because it is made in the body and a deficiency won’t result […]
Black cohosh is a perennial herb native to eastern North America. The plant is distinguished by a white, towering flower that is without petals or sepals. The Native Americans are credited with introducing medical uses for the black cohosh root to European colonists. One of the more unique traditional uses of black cohosh was as […]
Black walnut tincture is a popular way to explore the effects of this medicinal and culinary nut. If you’re unfamiliar with the black walnut, you may only have to look into your backyard to make its acquaintance. This large tree grows on the entire eastern half of North America, and its large green fruits which […]
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 […]
Many of us routinely are not getting adequate quality amounts of sleep – whether it’s because of social obligations, familial obligations, or work obligations. Or maybe scrolling through Instagram in bed when it’s time to hit the hay and 90 minutes later you’re still up! No matter the reason you’re not sleeping enough, it’s important […]
