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 […]
Just like us, our four-legged friends get aches and pains as they age or develop medical conditions. Many times, if your dog is suffering from pain due to swollen, stiff or inflamed joints, veterinarians will prescribe pain medicine. That’s not always necessary though. There are several natural herbs that could provide relief on their own. […]
Boswellia (Boswellia serrata), also known as Indian frankincense, has been used for centuries for all kinds of reasons. Many researchers and medical experts believe it has many advantages to your health. Most often, it’s recommended as a way to temporarily soothe pain associated with swollen and irritated joints without the use of NSAID pain relievers […]
The ancient medicinal herb, boswellia (Boswellia serrata, also known as Indian frankincense), has been used for thousands of years for a number of reasons, including as a natural pain reliever. It’s potential health benefits may support the quality of life for people who suffer from chronic illnesses, but its use doesn’t come without some risks. […]
When most people think of ways to deal with stiff swollen joints, it usually involves taking a type of NSAID pain reliever like ibuprofen, aspirin, or naproxen. But what if there was a natural herb that may give you similar results? Would you take it? If your answer is yes, you might want to read […]
