When people think about stretching, our mind goes to warming up or cooling down after physical activity. While stretching before and after physical activities is a good idea, stretching is an important part of overall physical fitness and wellbeing all on its own. Benefits of Stretching Stretching is an important part of physical health and […]
Many communities are in the middle of what is being referred to as an opioid crisis. Statistics show that the number of people addicted these substances has increased drastically. It’s helpful to understand difference between prescription opioid painkillers and illegal drugs derived from the opium poppy plant (Papaver somniferum), and how it differs greatly from […]
California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is the state flower of California and features fresh green leaves and golden orange flowers. Each spring these flowers dot the hills of the west coast and grow in home gardeners’ flower beds and naturally in the wild. The California poppy is protected by the state, meaning it cannot be picked […]
Although it is a distant cousin of the infamous opium poppy, California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is far less potent, opioid-free, and is widely used as helpful supplement in natural health circles for temporary pain relief and a sense of overall calm. However, it does contain alkaloids that may give similar results on a drug test […]
The California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is the state flower of its namesake and when in bloom it dots the western hillsides of the San Francisco Bay area and beyond with colorful golden-orange blossoms. Not only is this perennial plant lovely to look at, but research shows that California poppy extract may also support restful sleep, […]
We’ve all felt it, that nagging ache and throb that spans nearly the entire length of your shin bone after a run or quick sprint. The dreaded shin splint. If you’re a runner, you know what I’m talking about. Shin splints are a fairly common form of post-run torture that make you groan, dance on […]
