Before there was a pharmacy on every corner and a doctor at the other end of your cell phone, traditional healers relied upon the natural world to harvest, combine, and formulate herbal medicines to heal what ailed the people. Whether to dress a wound, heal irritation and inflammation, or soothe a baby’s…
Oh, FRESH Pineapple! + RECIPE
Oh, fresh pineapple! Sweet and tangy pineapple – who can resist its juicy, vibrant flavor? Not too many of us: pineapple often ranks as one of America’s most in-demand tropical fruits. HEALTH BENEFITS OF PINEAPPLE Pineapple (Ananas comosus) contains two important enzymes, pancreatin and bromelain, that help break up protein molecules for easier…
The Anti-inflammatory Power of Cat’s Claw
Native to the Amazon rainforest, Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) gets its name from the inch-long hooked thorns that allow this tropical climbing plant to anchor itself to trees and wind its way up 100 feet or more into the forest canopy. THE ANTI-INFLAMMATORY POWER OF CAT’S CLAW As they have for centuries,…
Holiday Digestive Support: Ginger + RECIPE
Around the holidays, or anytime you’ve over-indulged, consider sweet and zesty ginger for nourishing the digestive organs. BENEFITS OF GINGER Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a knobby, horn-shaped rhizome with a long history of supporting metabolism, aiding digestion and reducing inflammation. It helps heal upset stomach, diarrhea, nausea, motion sickness, and morning sickness.…
Heal Thy Gut with Marshmallow Root
There’s much more to that sweet, fluffy treat we enjoy melted in a s’more or sprinkled atop hot cocoa. Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) is an ancient herb whose Greek name, Althainean, means “to heal.” HEALING PROPERTIES OF MARSHMALLOW ROOT Ancient Greek and Egyptian healers used Marshmallow flowers and leaves in salads to support healthy…
Natural Approaches to Protecting the Brain from Alzheimer’s Disease
Is Alzheimer’s Disease hardwired into the brain’s destiny as we age? It’s a terrifying thought. Many people believe it’s true. Hope lies with the ongoing research to help us understand the root causes and progression of Alzheimer’s and the factors that may protect the brain from this devastating illness. WHAT IS ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE? Alzheimer’s Disease…
The Red Bell of the Ball! + Recipe
Crisp, sweet red bell peppers are versatile and packed with nutrients. They’re loaded with the antioxidants Vitamin C and A, which support immunity and help the body fight free radicals – molecules implicated in inflammation and many disease processes. That beautiful red color is attributed to the nutrient lycopene, another antioxidant. Vitamin B6 and…
Healing Rheumatoid Arthritis Naturally
People living with Rheumatoid Arthritis compare the pain and inflammation to a fire raging out of control. Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic, systemic autoimmune disease causing swelling, stiffness, and pain in the joints. It can result in joint deformity and damage to other organs, including the nerves, heart, and lungs. Approximately 1.5 million…
Protecting Brain Health with Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)
The omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are classified as “essential” nutrients for the human because they cannot be made by the body. Hence the term, Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs). Since the body cannot make EFAs, we have to acquire what we need from food and nutritional supplements. While EFAs…
Cherries on Top for Fighting Inflammation
Succulent cherries, both sweet and tart, provide wonderful health benefits. THE HEALTH PROPERTIES OF CHERRIES THAT PUT THEM ON TOP FOR FIGHTING INFLAMMATION Vitamin C & Anthocyanins Cherries contain the antioxidant vitamin C, along with substances called anthocyanins, both of which help scavenge those pesky free radicals that cause damage to…
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