According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) spring is the best time to address one of our most hard-working organs — the liver.
Cleanse & Renew: Top Herbs & Foods For a Rejuvenating Spring Detox
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5 Science-Backed Reasons Why You Should Listen to Music for Health & Happiness
If you enjoy listening to music you’ll be happy to learn about how this simple habit can bring more health and happiness into your day.
Herbal Focus: Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis
Learn how to identify, grow, and use rosemary, an all-time favorite, easily-accessible herb with a wide range of benefits.
Short on Time? Try These “Exercise Snacks” to Boost Health, Energy, & Fitness
Short bursts of high-intensity movement are a game-changer. Learn why everyone should embrace this simple lifestyle hack.
Is A Potential “Yoga Pill” the Future of Anxiety Relief?
Anxiety sufferers will be excited to learn about new research that has identified a brain pathway that can instantly calm the body.
Long-Term Living in the Wild: The Art of Shelter Building
Nicole Apelian’s wilderness guide contains valuable info to help you keep your family safe in the event of a major crisis.
Could Passion Flower Be the Key to Menopause Relief? Here’s What Science Has to Say.
Passion flower is a workhorse for symptoms of menopause like hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disruptions, depression, headaches, and anger.
Herbal Focus: SchisandraSchisandra chinensis
Schisandra should be on your radar because of its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-stress, and neuroprotective properties.
Is Colostrum the Key to Better Health?
Let’s look at what the science has to say about the beneficial properties of colostrum and if it truly lives up to the hype.
Harnessing the Power of CBD for Autoimmunity, Sleep, Inflammation, & More!
From sleepless nights to chronic pain, many are turning to cannabis products as a natural solution for a range of health conditions
Eggs for Better Brain Health: A Simple Way to Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk
Learn why eggs are good for brain health and how several key herbs can also help keep neurodegeneration at bay.
Natural Weight Loss: My Top Tips!
Support for your healthy weight goals, including: diet, herbal remedies, exercise, vitamins and minerals, and daily habits.
The Rise of “American Malaria” — Here’s What You Need to Know
Researchers are warning about babesiosis, a disease carried by ticks that is rapidly spreading across America.
The Stress-Cortisol Connection: Why It Matters for Your Skin
Chronic stress is bad for your health and the stress hormone cortisol can significantly age your skin prematurely.
Nature’s Medicine Cabinet: DIY Recipes for Pain Relief, Detox, Memory, & More!
Learn what you can expect to find within the pages of “The Forgotten Home Apothecary,” along with a sampling of healing recipes.
Here’s How to Defeat Sugar Cravings Once and For All
Refined sugar is a tough addiction to break! Learn some tangible steps you can take to overcome sugar cravings once and for all.
Flow into Wellness: Yoga for Better Lymphatic Circulation and Immunity
A yoga practice can help you navigate the cold and influenza season, while staying healthy, happy and fit.
The Surprising Secret to a Long & Healthy Life: Friendship
If you want to enjoy a long and healthy life, it’s important to prioritize relationships and social connections.
Creatine: The Unsung Hero for Healthy Aging and Mental Clarity
Creatine helps to increase lean muscle mass and strength, improves exercise performance and stamina, and so much more.
Herbal Focus: Black Cohosh Actaea racemosa
Black cohosh (black bugbane, black snakeroot, baneberry, or rattleweed) is known as a potent remedy for balancing hormones during menopause.
Is Your Wardrobe Making You Sick? The Truth About Synthetic Fabrics
Another aspect of the “fast fashion” problem: the trade-off between inexpensive clothing and its impact on physical and environmental health.
Is This Cellular Protein the Secret to Turning Back the Hands of Time?
Nrf2 is a natural compound closely tied to a reduction in disease, improved energy levels, youthful skin, cognitive health, and much more.
Leaky Skin Syndrome: A Key Player in Food Allergies?
The gut lining and skin barrier are more similar than you may think in the role each plays in immune response.
Matcha Green Tea: Can it Improve Sleep and Social Functioning in Older Adults?
The range of health benefits from drinking matcha green tea, with its robust nutrient profile, may surprise you!
Staying Up Late? Here’s How It Affects Your Health
Night owl? You may have increased risk of weight gain and diabetes but there are ways you can minimize the health impacts of staying up late.
Harnessing the Power of Radical Gratitude This Thanksgiving
Radical gratitude is about turning obstacles into opportunities, and transforming loss or negativity into a path of gratefulness.
Here’s How to Boost Liver Health: My Favorite Foods & Herbs
Your liver is an industrious organ! Learn about foods and herbs that will help you to support your liver for optimal health.
A Natural Approach to Managing Huntington’s Disease
Research offers a ray of hope in slowing the progression of Huntington’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that affects 30k Americans.
‘Interesting’ Over Happy: Why It’s the Secret to a Rich and Full Life
Learn to cultivate a curiously good life by living with purpose, practicing altruism, and fostering psychological richness.
Is Sleeping on Your Back Harming Your Brain?
A new study suggests that one’s preferred sleep position may significantly impact health and correlate with neurodegeneration.
Coffee May Be Your New Anti-Aging Ally, According to Science
Coffee is one of the great pleasures in life. Turns out, it can be exceedingly healthy and provide major health benefits!
The Hidden Link Between Hashimoto’s and Epstein-Barr Virus
A Common Viral Infection Most of us have been exposed at some point in our lives to the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) — a type of herpesvirus (HHV-4). Mononucleosis is one of the most well-known EBV diseases, but the virus is also associated with certain forms of cancer,...
Stay Calm, Happy, and Healthy: My Top Go-To Holiday Remedies
Take extra precautions during the autumn and winter months to avoid picking up a bug that can dampen holiday festivities with loved ones.
Common “All-Natural” Sugar Substitute Linked with Increased Risk of Blood Clots, Heart Attack
New research is highlighting concerns over the safety of erythritol, once thought to be a healthy sugar substitute.
Here’s How Menopause Affects Autoimmunity — And How to Find Relief!
Exploring some of the factors that play large roles in how autoimmunity affects — and the other way around.
High Iron Levels in the Brain Connected to Greater Dementia Risk
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia and is associated with around two thirds of the world’s cases.
Can’t Workout? A Hot Bath May Be The Next Best Option
Researchers have found that a hot bath helps to boost metabolism, regulate blood sugar, and reduce inflammation.
Six Ways to Slash Your Cancer Risk by 40%
Modifiable risk factors play a large role in your chances of developing cancer, but simple lifestyle changes may help to prevent the disease.
Restless Legs Syndrome: Is Reishi Mushroom The Answer?
The root cause of RLS has not been established, but several lifestyle, dietary, and herbal options can help ease symptoms.
Herbal Focus:Andrographis paniculata
Andrographis is a helpful botanical with a spectrum of uses including boosting immunity, respiratory conditions, inflammation, and colds/flu.
Is Post-Treatment (Chronic) Lyme Disease an Autoimmune Condition?
Chronic Lyme is now a verifiable syndrome that affects individuals who have been infected and treated for the disease.
Menopausal Weight Gain: Here’s How to Defeat It
Let’s have a look at the different stages of menopause hormonal changes and how each can influence your weight.
Herbal Focus: Maitake MushroomGrifola frondosa
A popular culinary and medicinal mushroom, wild maitake grows throughout North America, Europe, China, and Japan.
Are EMFs Destroying Your Sleep?
Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) are not something we typically give much thought to in our modern age, but the health impacts are real.
Are Gluten-Free Products Really Safe? New Report Reveals Glyphosate Risk
Analysis of popular gluten-free products shows you may be at risk of exposure to glyphosate, a chemical used in Round-Up Ready herbicide.
Understanding MS in Women: 9 Key Differences
Hormones play a significant role in how multiple sclerosis develops, progresses, as well as the level of severity.
How to Love Your Liver In Three Easy Steps
Keep the largest organ in your body, the hard-working liver, healthy and happy with these simple ways to encourage liver health.
The Surprising Link Between Hypothyroidism and Mental Health
Addressing hypothyroidism is crucial to avoid not only the negative physical effects but also to ensure your mental health is protected.
Herbalism 101: Salves — Recipes Included!
Never made a salve before? The simple recipes in this post will have you cooking up your own herbal remedies quickly.
“Nature’s Ozempic” — Does It Really Work for Weight Loss & Blood Sugar Control?
Let’s separate fact from fiction and explore the research to see if berberine actually lives up to the claims of effortless weight loss.