A counterintuitive finding from USC suggests that non-smoking Americans under 50 with healthy diets may face a greater risk of developing lung cancer.
Could A Healthy Diet Be Increasing Your Lung Cancer Risk?
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Herbal Focus: Lupin Lupinus spp.
Learn to identify and safely use lupine, a nitrogen-fixing flowering plant with a long history in traditional herbal medicine.
Groundbreaking Research Links Parkinson’s Risk and Your Gut Microbiome
Emerging science links gut microbiome health to the onset and progression of Parkinson’s disease. Do you know how diet shapes the microbiome-gut-brain axis?
9 Science-Backed Reasons to Drink More Water Every Day
Learn about the evidence-based, science-backed health benefits of proper daily water intake for both adults and children.
Dates May Be the New Superhero of Blood Sugar Control. Here’s Why.
Dates are a low-glycemic whole food with clinically studied benefits for blood sugar control, cholesterol management, and gut health.
The Hidden Struggle: Why So Many Women Are Just Now Discovering They Have ADHD
When Focus Issues Look Different When we think of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), we typically tend to associate it with hyperactivity, lack of focus, and boys struggling in school with behavioral issues. But this is changing. Researchers are...
Herbal Focus: Agrimony Agrimonia eupatoria
Agrimony is an attractive plant traditionally used to promote sleep, ease migraine headaches, soothe digestive complaints, and more.
Coffee and the Gut-Brain Connection: New Research Reveals Surprising Benefits
New research has established a direct link between regular coffee consumption and improved mood, lower stress levels, and beneficial changes to the gut.
The Most Nutritious Edible Flowers (And What Each One Does for Your Body)
Reap the surprisingly powerful health and beauty benefits of the vitamins, antioxidants, and beneficial compounds found in edible flowers.
The Science-Backed Herb That Stops Cravings, Balances Blood Sugar & Fights Viruses — DIY Recipes Included!
The Ancient Root That Does It All — From Blood Sugar to Immunity Known as a traditional remedy that can help you overcome cravings for sweets, licorice root also balances blood sugar, soothes the digestive tract, calms respiratory inflammation, and regulates immune...
COPD, Diet, & The Gut-Lung Axis: Here’s What You Need to Know
Researchers have uncovered a strong link between the gut and lung health, a gut-lung axis that influences conditions such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and COPD.
Forget Biohacking — Health Enthusiasts Are Adopting “Slow Living” Instead
Need a reset? Slow living is an alternative to hustle culture that touts benefits such as better mental and physical health and higher quality of life.
Could Eating More Meat Lower Your Dementia Risk? It Depends on Your DNA
A recently-published, 15-year study out of Sweden has revealed a new and surprising link between meat, genes, and dementia risk.
NAD+: How to Boost This ‘Fountain of Youth’ Molecule Naturally
Researchers believe that boosting coenzyme NAD+ inside cells may help to support longevity and actually slow the aging process.
Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer: Why Are Cases Skyrocketing?
Early-onset cancers — particularly those of the colon, are trending in people under 50. Let’s look at the research as well as natural health support.
The Next Level of Nature Rx Is Here: Stargazing
Stargazing isn’t just a nice camping pastime, it has science-backed health benefits. Learn about dark sky wellness and how you can incorporate the practice.
Herbal Focus: Sunflower, Helianthus spp.
Sunflowers are beautiful, a medicinal, plant and a great food source for everyone, making these spectacular plants a beneficial addition to your home garden.
The Fermented Food That May Help Flush Nanoplastics From Your Body
Microplastics are a growing concern, learn how a traditional food may be key to detoxifying the body from these plastic particles that wreak havoc on health.
Transform Your Fitness Journey With Vibration Plates, The Secret to Peak Health
Let’s explore what science has to say about exercise with vibration plates — and if it can help you reach your fitness goals.
How Birding Changes Your Brain for the Better
What if the key to brain health was right outside your door? Birdwatching is a simple habit with powerful brain benefits.
Meet the Oral Bacterium That May Be Making Your MS Worse
Have you been searching for the missing piece in autoimmunity management? Researchers have found that it may be in your mouth.
The 7-Day Gut Reset That Lowers Inflammation, Banishes Bloating, and Restores Your Energy
A 7-day gut reset goes beyond what’s on your plate by also addressing stress, encouraging mindful eating, and the importance of hydration.
Herbalism 101: Herbal Vinegars — Recipe Included!
The health benefits of herbal vinegars, a simple, cost-effective recipe for making your own, and a range of uses that may surprise you.
16:8 Fasting Does More Than Burn Fat — It Rewires Your Brain and Fights Inflammation
Read up on the science-backed benefits of timed-restricted eating to improve overall health and quality of life.
Long Haul Syndrome Can Make Allergy Season Worse. Here’s Why.
Did you know a past viral Infection can influence hay fever symptoms? Learn more about long haul and mast cell activation syndromes.
Copaiba Oil: A Research-Backed Look at One of Nature’s Most Remarkable Remedies
Copaiba is an outstanding topical option for those suffering from joint and muscle pain or chronic inflammation.
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.