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…
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,…
Is Skin Brushing For You?
As more people become aware of the importance of detoxification, products and procedures are also rising in numbers–and price! Dry skin brushing is quick and easy (and inexpensive) way to detoxify daily, and the benefits will be noticed immediately. Why Skin Brushing? The skin is the body’s largest organ, weighing about six pounds and covering…
Powerful Herbal Tea to Nourish & Support Detoxing
Sipping detox tea may help nourish your liver and support the body’s natural process for eliminating toxins from the body. Herbs that strengthen, tone, and stimulate the secretive functions of the liver are known in the Western herbal medicine tradition as hepatics. Although research is limited, many hepatics (aka ‘detox teas’) have been found to…
Get To Know Herbs & Spices: Greater Celandine (Chelidonium majus)
The dainty yellow flowers of Greater Celandine (aka “swallow”) bloom when swallows return from winter nesting and die when the birds head south again. Medicinal Uses A member of the Poppy family, the medicinal use of the plant dates back to ancient Greece. It has been widely used in European herbal medicine through modern time…
Why Massage Therapy Needs To Be Part Of Your Detox
Your body’s innate detox system can get sluggish for a variety of reasons such as lack of regular exercise, too little fluids or fiber in your diet, frequent colds, or high stress. A massage can rev-up your body’s natural detox process. Massage Therapy & Detoxificaton During massage therapy, the rhythmic strokes and pressure applied to muscles, tissues,…
Get to Know Herbs & Spices: Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)
Milk Thistle is a medicinal plant that has been used for over 2,000 years to treat digestive, liver and gallbladder conditions. Research has shown Milk Thistle has a protective effect on the liver. The active ingredient in Milk Thistle is silymarin, which can be extracted from the seeds of the plant. Conditions Supported Research…
How to Naturally Care for your Colon
If you want to maximize your health, you need to naturally care for your colon. Since the colon eliminates waste that carries toxins, you want to optimize the process of expelling such waste from your body. If you don’t move your bowels, the toxins will start to be reabsorbed by your body. And you may experience…
