Researchers Have Discovered a New Natural Antiviral for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, a little-known tree by the name of Copaíba-vermelha.
Researchers Discover Highly Effective Natural Antiviral For Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
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Nicole Apelian'sWellness Blog
Herbal Focus: Lemon Verbena, Aloysia triphylla
Lemon verbena is a fragrant medicinal herb that is known to calm anxiety, clear congestion, and ease joint pain
Medicinal Uses of Andiroba Oil for Everything From Inflammation and Muscle Aches to Joint Pain
Andiroba oil is traditionally used for its anti-inflammatory effects, arthritis, muscle pain, skin wound healing, and more.
HEPA Air Purifier May Boost Brain Health — Emerging Research
A new study published in Scientific Reports found adults over the age of 40 experienced improvement in brain function after using a HEPA air purifier for one month.
Understanding “Menopause Belly” and Associated Health Risks: Effective Strategies to Conquer Midsection Fat
Study found that menopause caused changes in fat tissue that led to increased visceral fat in the belly.
Just 30 Days on a Plant-Based Diet Improves Inflammation, Biological Aging
Adopting a plant-based diet can effectively reduce inflammation and slow the process of biological aging, compared to a meat-rich diet.
The Surprising Health Risks of LED Light
Health risks of LED blue light and how LED technology can significantly affect melatonin production and sleep.
Can this 3-minute, high-intensity workout outperform your 90-minute exercise session?
A high-intensity workout of six, 30-second sessions of sprinting outperformed moderate, 90-minute exercise that involved either cycling or running on a treadmill.
Transgenerational Trauma and Epigenetics: How Both Influence Your Genes And Health
The emerging field of epigenetics and transgenerational trauma can impact the physical and mental health of offspring and subsequent generations.
What is Lichen Sclerosus? Symptoms, Risk Factors, and How to Find Relief
This article covers vulvar lichen sclerosus (VSL), a painful chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes white patches to arise in the genital, anal and other regions.
Herbal Focus: Boneset, Eupatorium perfoliatum
A native perennial largely found in eastern North America, boneset is traditionally used to bring down fevers — including malaria and dengue fever.
‘Forever Chemicals’ Linked to Gut Inflammation — Raising the Risk of Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s Disease, and Colorectal Cancer
Examining the link between per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — known as ‘forever chemicals — and heightened gut inflammation.
Herbalism 101: What are Herbal Syrups and Elixirs?
This article defines medicinal herb syrups and elixirs; herbs frequently used in herbal preparations; and DIY tips for making your own syrups and elixirs.
Mushroom Coffee vs Dual-Extracted Mushroom Tinctures: Here’s What You Need to Know
The difference between mushroom coffee and medicinal mushroom extracts; health benefits and terminology.
What is Low-Dose Naltrexone Used For? Here Are The Science-Backed Health Benefits
Examine low-dose naltrexone (LDN); how it works; its anti-inflammatory and immune-regulation benefits; and clinical studies.
New Tick-Borne Diseases Are Spreading In The US: Here’s How To Protect Yourself
Vector-borne diseases spread by ticks and mosquitoes are on the rise across the United States, and understanding the risks — along with how to protect yourself — has never been more important.
MS, Alzheimer’s, ALS: When Too Much Glutamate Affects the Brain and Nervous System
Possible connection between glutamate (an essential excitatory neurotransmitter) and increased risk of neurodegenerative conditions including MS, ALS, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s disease.
How Many Hours of Sleep Do You Need to Live Longer? New Research Has an Answer
Sleep duration may be one of the strongest predictors of longevity — outweighing diet, exercise, and even loneliness.
The Menopause-Food Connection: Can Diet Ease Hot Flashes?
Ddiet, specifically a Mediterranean-style eating pattern, can significantly reduce hot flashes and other vasomotor menopausal symptoms.
Herbal Focus: Puffballs, Lycoperdon perlatum and Calvatia gigantea (Giant)
Identification, top medicinal uses, safety, and a simple dual-extraction mushroom tincture recipe.
‘Forever Chemicals’ and Autoimmunity — New Study Finds Surprising Link
Explores PFAS (“forever chemicals”) in the news amid EPA rollbacks, with health impacts compounds, including a newly discovered link to multiple sclerosis in women.
How Dehydration Secretly Fuels Anxiety and Stress
Connection between hydration and mood, something as simple as drinking more water may help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Is This Popular Joint Supplement Putting Your Brain at Risk?
New research linking glucosamine supplementation to an increased risk of dementia/Alzheimer’s progression.
Why Handwriting May Be Your Brain’s Best Ally
Handwriting research shows it activates widespread brain connectivity, strengthens memory, and supports executive function in ways typing can’t replicate.
Unlock the Power of CoQ10: Migraine Relief, Blood Sugar Balance & Heart Health
Health benefits of CoQ10, a cellular compound with a long history in supporting migraine relief, blood sugar management, and cardiovascular health.
Back-to-School Herbal Remedies: Stay Clear, Calm & Healthy All Season Long
Sseasonal challenges, immune considerations, and calming remedies that support families through the back-to-school transition
Can Eliminating All Sugar From Your Diet Backfire? New Study Points to Gut and Liver Risks
Research on how completely eliminating sucrose from the diet may unexpectedly disrupt gut and metabolic health.
Herbal Focus: Salal, Gaultheria shallon
Identification, harvesting, and medicinal properties of salal, a Pacific Northwest evergreen shrub with a long history in traditional herbal medicine.
Permanent Standard Time vs. Daylight Saving For Health: What Research Reveals
Explore the health benefits, sleep science, and cardiovascular research surrounding the debate between permanent standard time and permanent daylight saving time
Researchers Discover Why Bananas May Be Sabotaging Your Smoothie
New research might make you pause before adding a banana to your smoothie if you want to get the most out of berries and other nutrient-rich ingredients.
Chronic Stress + Poor Sleep Can Increase Your Risk of Autoimmunity. Here’s Why
Mounting research confirms what many with autoimmune conditions sense: chronic stress and poor sleep are both unpleasant and drivers of dysregulation and risk.
Stomach Flu Outbreak: Prevention Tips and Home Remedies That Work
Norovirus outbreaks are on the rise. Protect yourself and your family with thorough handwashing, diligent surface disinfection, and powerful herbal supports.
What to Eat to Fight Osteoarthritis — A Research-Backed Guide
While the joint damage of osteoarthritis cannot be reversed, diet and lifestyle choices can slow progression and ease symptoms significantly.
New Research: Nasal Spray Targets the Root Cause of Brain Fog, Neuroinflammation, and Alzheimer’s
Mounting evidence shows neuroinflammation is a driver of cognitive decline and a viable therapeutic target for dementia prevention and treatment.
Can This Protein Heal Leaky Gut and Relieve Depression?
Explore the relationship between chronic stress, the gut microbiome, leaky gut, and depression, drawing on Nicole Apelian’s own MS experience.
Could A Healthy Diet Be Increasing Your Lung Cancer Risk?
A counterintuitive finding from USC suggests that non-smoking Americans under 50 with healthy diets may face a greater risk of developing lung cancer.
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.