Study Spotlight

The Next Virus Fighter – Korean Red Ginseng

Even aside from seasonal flus, viruses have a life of their own all year long. And viruses of all kinds can mutate in ways that stump conventional…

Can an Apple a Day (or Apple Extract) Keep High Blood Pressure at Bay?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in every 3 adults in America has high blood pressure. One of the keys to…

Too Little of the Sunshine Vitamin – A Factor in Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome, a combination of high blood pressure, increasing blood sugar levels, and being overweight has become more prevalent in the…

Ayurvedic Herb Tells Colds to Take a Hike

When cold and flu season seem to have no end, and over-the-counter, conventional options have either lost their effectiveness or their appeal…

Key Compound from Andrographis Stops Cancer

Based on past statistics and the fact that the rate of melanoma has been growing for the past 30 years, the American Cancer Association predicts…

Andrographis: the Next Big Thing for Pain Relief?

If you suffer from joint pain – whether due to wear and tear over time, or an autoimmune condition like rheumatoid arthritis – finding…

Boswellia Partners Well with Conventional Cancer Treatment

Boswellia (Boswellia serrata) has been shown to be effective for a number of health conditions, including tumor reduction in scientific studies.…

Boswellia Protects the Brain

The Ayurvedic herb, Boswellia serrata, also commonly known as frankincense, is already well regarded for reducing inflammation along 5-Lipoxygenase…

Kick Chronic Colitis to the Curb with Boswellia

Chronic colitis is inflammation of the colon that can destroy patches of the mucosal lining of the colon or rectum. Aside from pain, symptoms…

More Reasons to Love Olive Oil!

While many people are aware of the heart-friendly benefits of olive oil, compounds from the fruit and oil may also help prevent cancer. Careful…

Red Ginseng Helps Fight Residual Depression Symptoms

According to the National Institutes of Mental Health, over 16 million American adults suffer from depression. Unfortunately, even once the…

Stress-Induced Snacking? Try Saffron!

You’ve probably heard about saffron (Crocus sativus) as an incredibly ancient, and incredibly expensive, spice. The reason for its steep…

Is the Jury Still Out on Kava?

In the South Pacific, kava (Piper methysticum) was a traditionally revered plant consumed as a beverage as part of a community. In the late…

Stopping Knee Arthritis Pain as Effectively as a Drug—Without Side Effects

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the bone-on-bone pain of osteoarthritis affects least 30 million Americans.…

Healing, Comforting and Safe Comfrey Cream for Children and Teens

Comfrey cream using a specific cultivar (Symphytum x uplandicum NYMAN), is the perfect topical to have on hand for the cuts, abrasions, and…

Could Adaptogens Help Solve the Opioid Crisis?

Opioid addiction is a terrifying result of good intentions that created a completely unintended result: over-prescription that has gotten people…

Propolis—Fights Viruses and Potentially Saves Minds

At this point there is no direct relationship established between propolis and stopping Alzheimer’s disease and other degenerative cognitive…

Better Conception and Pregnancies with the Sunshine Vitamin

Vitamin D3 is naturally synthesized in our bodies when we’re outside enjoying the sunlight, so it has, understandably been called “the…

Want the Best from Hemp Oil? Get Your Omega-3s.

While hemp oil phytocannabinoids are an especially hot topic right now—and for good reason—it’s important to remember your…

Berberine: For More than Blood Sugar and Cholesterol

Berberine is a compound found in many botanicals that has been cited as a preventive for a variety of diseases, especially type 2 diabetes and…