Copaiba is an outstanding topical option for those suffering from joint and muscle pain or chronic inflammation.
Copaiba Oil: A Research-Backed Look at One of Nature’s Most Remarkable Remedies
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Motherwort Leonurus cardiaca
Motherwort: A bold beauty with a long history of natural healing Tall and leafy with unique soft-pink flowers, motherwort is an herb in the mint family that quietly gets the job done. Hardy and unassuming, it is a time-tested medicinal plant that encourages heart...
Are Your Hot Flashes an Early Warning Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Learn about the hidden relationship between hormonal shifts and brain health; and why hot flashes may not be as benign as was once thought.
Is this gut bacteria the solution to obesity?
A look at the research on a beneficial gut bacteria to help shed health-harming excess weight, and how to boost it naturally.
New Research Links Higher Levels of Brain Aluminum to MS, Autism, & More
The good news is that there are practical steps we can take to protect ourselves from its toxic effects, which we’ll explore in this post.
Lung Cancer Is On The Rise In Non-Smokers. Here’s Why.
Researchers have found that females who have never smoked are more than twice as likely to develop lung cancer as men.
Is Frequent AI Use Affecting Mental Health? Researchers Say Yes
If you have embraced the miracle of AI in your day-to-day life, a new study may give you pause for thought.
Could This Be a Smarter Sugar Substitute? Scientists Weigh-In
Learn about a new sugar substitute with 60% fewer calories, a low glycemic index, may support gut health, and doesn’t cause cavities!
Hayfever Symptoms Keeping you up at Night? Here’s How to Sleep Easy
Herbal and lifestyle methods to keep allergy symptoms at bay and help you breeze through the season alert, well-rested, and energetic.
Herbal Focus Chicory Cichorium intybus
Call it blue daisy, cornflower, wild bachelor’s buttons, or horseweed: chicory is an herb with a long history of medicinal and culinary uses.
Ergothioneine: The “Longevity Vitamin” Found in Mushrooms
Need a reason to take in more mushrooms? A “longevity vitamin” by the name of ergothioneine (ET) is found almost exclusively in fungi!
Here’s How Oral Health Impacts Your Gut
Researchers are finding that oral microbiome health directly impacts that of the gut; if your mouth bacteria are off, your gut will be too.
Can The Galveston Diet Help Menopausal Women Lose Weight?
The Galveston Diet claims to help women balance hormones, shed weight gain, and promote a healthier relationship with food all around.
Sound As Medicine: What Science Says About Frequency, Focus, and Calm
Sound therapy is an emerging therapeutic practice implemented to encourage healing, relaxation, and stress relief.
Male Sexual Health Guide: Hormones, Libido, & Longevity
Lifestyle tips, natural treatments, and dietary recommendations to support optimal male hormonal and reproductive health.
Could a Common Gut Bacterium Play a Role in MS?
Researchers suspect a common bacterium found in soil and animals may play a role in the development of multiple sclerosis.
Berberine, Cinnamon & Green Tea: Nature’s Ozempic Alternative?
Researchers are looking beyond semaglutides for all-natural, effective weight loss and blood sugar management.
Herbal Focus: Redbud (Eastern) Cercis canadensis
This Spring Showstopper is More Than Just Another Pretty Face That brilliant pink tree you see every spring isn’t just pretty — it’s immensely practical. From immune-supporting blossoms to respiratory-soothing inner bark, redbud is a beautiful reminder that some of...
Can Your Heart Health Predict Alzheimer’s Risk?
All about the heart-brain axis and best practices to maintain the health of your heart and reduce dementia risk.
New Study Links Wireless Radiation to Memory Loss in Children and Teens
RF radiation from mobile devices is particularly damaging for those under the age of 21, learn how to help lower the impact.
Groundbreaking Study Links Epstein-Barr Virus to Lupus
The implications of a new study are enormous and offer a new area of focus for how we approach — and treat — autoimmune disorders.
Gratitude: The Simple (and Free!) Habit That Boosts Immunity — and Helps You Sleep Better, Too
Gratitude neuroscience is uncovering surprising facts about how the practice leads to long-term positive changes.
Skipping or Delaying Breakfast? How Meal Timing Affects Aging, Mood, & Health
If you’re an older adult, meal timing, herbal remedies, and simple lifestyle shifts can help you to age well and feel your best.
Urinary Tract Infections: Here’s How to Find Quick Relief
Reduce the frequency and severity of urinary tract infections, plus treat symptoms, with herbal remedies and holistic best practices.
Why Menopause Raises Insulin Resistance Risk (And What You Can Do About It)
Menopause can change your metabolic health but simple lifestyle habits and herbal support can help you navigate menopause feeling your best.
Are Liver Flukes Making You Sick? Signs, Risks, and How to Heal
All about liver flukes, symptoms, physical and mental health consequences, and treatment options to clear the parasitic infection.
Herbal Focus: Oats Avena sativa
Oats are a nutritious breakfast staple and a time-honored medicinal herb with impressive benefits for the whole body.
Why Fiber + Fermented Foods Are the Ultimate Inflammation Fighters — Recipe Included!
Recent research says eating fermented foods and pairing them with a fiber-rich diet can help you avoid inflammatory diseases.
Nature’s Most Potent Anti-Aging Secret
Learn about the role of elastase and collagenase in undermining the structural integrity of the skin over time, and what you can do about it.
6 Science-Backed Ways to Lose Weight Without Dieting
A handful of simple, science-backed habits that can boost your energy, health, and weight loss efforts without adding stress to your routine.
Instead of Resolutions, Try This: Healthy Intentions for a New Year
Experts suggest an alternative to New Years’ resolutions: small, tangible steps that build habits over time, framed as intentions.
From Blood Sugar Control to Neurological Health: Why Ubiquinol is a Smart Choice
Ubiquinol, naturally produced in the body, is an important, yet often overlooked, vitamin-like nutrient used by muscles and organs.
Palo Azul: A Time-Tested, Blue-Hued Remedy For Arthritis, Inflammation, & More
A Traditional Herb That Offers Impressive Benefits A folk remedy with a long history of use, palo azul (Eysenhardtia polystachya) is known for helping kidney health, reducing inflammation, and relieving arthritis. It is also famous for its iridescent blue hue when the...
What Your Microbiome Is Quietly Revealing About Heart Health
Scientists have found specific gut bacteria are associated with heart health and say intestinal flora can predict your risk of heart disease.
Is Menopause Restructuring Your Brain? Here’s What Scientists Have Discovered
If you’ve noticed your memory, focus, and cognitive function slipping since entering menopause, you are not alone.
Herbal Focus: American Licorice Glycyrrhiza lepidota
Licorice root may be your new favorite if you are looking for a natural way to soothe cold symptoms, ease respiratory tension, and calm pain.
A Nature-Inspired Gift Guide for the Holidays
This year’s guide is a gift itself, of fresh ideas for cultivating health, hands-on learning, and reconnecting with the natural world.
Possible Autoimmune Link to ALS, New Research Suggests
An existing autoimmune disorder may increase risk of developing ALS; new research has found that ALS may itself have an autoimmune component.
How Stress Hijacks Your Vagus Nerve — and Why This Impacts Sleep, Mood, & More
Vagal tone impacts your health in substantial ways so the health and resiliency of this major nerve is important.
Light as Medicine: Mitochondria Health & Autoimmunity
Researchers are optimistic about the potential of near-infrared (NIR) light therapy as an intervention for multiple sclerosis.
Sweet Deception: The Hidden Risk of “Zero Calorie” Sugar Substitutes
Recent research links low-calorie sweeteners with cognitive decline; are artificial sweeteners affecting your brain over time?
Creatine: Why It’s Important For Menopause, Autoimmunity, & More
Researchers are investigating the use of creatine for autoimmune conditions and menopause, with promising results.
Herbal Focus: Slippery Elm Ulmus rubra
Learn about the healing power of slippery elm for gut health, respiratory support, and whole-body wellness.
The Secret to a Happy & Healthy Holiday Season
Simple lifestyle hacks and herbal remedies that can help you cultivate robust health in mind, body, and soul, for the holidays and beyond.
Could Parkinson’s Be Caused by a Viral Infection?
Environmental factors may contribute to the development of Parkinson’s; new research links virus to major neurological changes.
New Research Finds Eating Fish Dramatically Lowers MS Progression
The study followed MS patients for 15 years to examine the effects of lean fish consumption and how it might influence multiple sclerosis.
The Surprising, Science-Backed Health Benefits of Art and Creativity
By tapping into our creative resources, we can utilize one of our most powerful tools for cultivating holistic wellness.
Could a Compound in Chocolate Stop Influenza in its Tracks? Researchers Say Yes.
Theobromine, a compound found in chocolate, holds promise in revolutionizing how we approach viral illness.
Herbal Focus: Devil’s Club Oplopanax horridus, Echinopanax horridus, Fatsia horrida
Devil’s Club, or Alaskan Ginseng, is a valuable adaptogen that is often referred to as a “cure-all” plant for its wide range of applications.
What is your “Virome” and How Does it Impact Health?
Did you know? Not every virus is out to make us sick; some may be quietly working in our favor, in our living viromes.