For centuries, Astragalus root has been used to strengthen the blood and spleen and – over time – help maintain the strength of the immune system, building resistance to illness and disease. MODERN DAY USES While clinical research on Astragalus (Astragalus spp.) is in the early stages, researchers are currently examining how it…
Apple Cider Vinegar: A News-Worthy Remedy
Over the years, the media has paid lots of attention to apple cider vinegar and for good reason. BENEFITS OF APPLE CIDER VINEGAR An ancient health remedy, it’s known as a panacea for what ails us, aiding in weight loss, managing blood sugar, reducing cholesterol, lowering cancer risk, supporting digestion, and facilitating…
CALCIUM-D-GLUCARATE FOR INFERTILITY?
You’ve likely never heard of Calcium-D-Glucarate (CDG), a salt-based substance produced naturally by humans and animals and found in many fruits and vegetables. WHERE CALCIUM-D-GLUCARATE IS FOUND It’s most abundant in: Oranges Grapefruit Cruciferous vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts, broccoli, kale, and cabbage. CALCIUM-D-GLUCARATE FOR INFERTILITY When treating infertility, natural medicine physicians will…
A Potent Berry for Liver Health: Schisandra chinensis
With its sweet, sour, salty, pungent, and bitter flavor profile, it’s no surprise the Chinese call Schisandra chinensis “the five flavored fruit,” or wu wei zi. Regarded as the most important herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine, the schisandra berry might more aptly be called the “fruit of life.” HOW SCHISANDRA SUPPORTS HEALTH Schisandra…
Detox Your Liver with A Castor Oil Pack
If you’re looking for a topical way to support the health of your liver and lymphatic system, consider castor oil. The thick, pale yellow oil, extracted from the seed of the castor bean plant, is native to India and has been used in topical medicinal applications around the world, including Egypt, Japan, China,…
Taking Care of Your Liver for Optimal Health
Treat your liver well and it will treat you well in return. One of our body’s largest organs, it’s a workhorse, designed to keep the the blood cleansed of toxins and chemicals. THE ROLE OF THE LIVER The liver breaks down everything – good or bad – that enters your body through air,…
Brussel Sprouts’ Role in Healthy Pregnancy
Folic acid is essential for fertility; it helps line a woman’s womb with nutrients that nourish the womb and increase the chance for sperm survival. And Brussel sprouts are high in this critical nutrient. Additionally, they contain phytonutrients that help optimize estrogen metabolism and support the body’s detoxification process. They also have anti-inflammatory…
Get to Know Herbs & Spices: Stinging Nettle
A European culinary favorite, Stinging Nettle’s (Urtica dioica) spinach-like greens are remarkably nutritious. One cup of Nettle is abundant in calcium, iron and zinc, and contains ample amounts of magnesium, copper, selenium and potassium plus vitamins A and C. HOW STINGING NETTLE SUPPORTS HEALTH A well-established remedy in Western herbal medicine, Stinging Nettle provides…
Medicinal Mushroom Blend & GIVEAWAY
For thousands of years, practitioners of Eastern Medicine, Native Americans and indigenous cultures have used specific mushrooms for their health benefits. WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS? These fungi are often referred to as medicinal mushrooms and like all fungi, contain compounds called beta glucans within their cell walls. Beta-glucans provide support for the…
H2O: Elixir of Health and Vitality
Water. We can’t live without it. Literally. It comprises about 70% of adult body weight and even more for infants and children. WATER FOR HEALTH AND VITALITY Essential to every cell in the body, water helps to . . . • maintain normal temperature through sweating and respiration • regulate thirst and appetite…
