Study Spotlight

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

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…

As we age, inflammation and oxidative stress can make it difficult for signals in the brain to connect clearly. The result can be the often-cited…

It’s not unusual for people to gain weight when they are stressed. After all, stress undermines some of our better habits, robs us of…

One of the protective factors in our cells, called nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2, or “Nrf2” (pronounced “nerf…

While getting good sleep is always the best, there are times when it simply isn’t possible. But the “foggy” effect it creates…

If you asked someone to name an immune-boosting botanical, chances are, they’d say “Echinacea.” And they’d be right.…

Walnuts are one of nature’s most beneficial foods. They are rich sources of fatty acids, polyphenols, and nutrients that literally protect…

Due to the popularity of cannabidiol (CBD), hemp oil, and other cannabis-based supplements and natural medicines, the endocannabinoid system…

Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata) is an Ayurvedic medicinal herb that is probably best known in the West for its immune-boosting properties.…

With an aging population comes an increase in dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other cognitive impairments. Anthocyanin plant nutrients are…

Grapes and grape seed extracts, with beneficial polyphenols and oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs), have been the focus of study for over half…

Appreciation of vitamin D, popularly known as “the sunshine vitamin”, continues to grow. Despite being known as a critical nutrient…

Many people already know that olive oil is a healthy fat and can protect against heart disease and is one of the best features of the Mediterranean…

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 30 million American adults suffer from osteoarthritis. While the side effects of many prescription…

While turmeric is well known as a culinary ingredient and source of curcumin, it also provides turmeric essential oil, which helps curcumin…

Sugar has taken its share of lumps in health headlines lately, and for good reason. Increasingly, studies show that it is one of the most toxic…

Coffee keeps showing up as one of the healthiest drinks available (not including, of course, over-sugared coffee drinks that have the nutritional…

Although for some a high-fat, high-protein diet can lead to weight loss and blood sugar normalization, other research points to ways it can…

The University of California San Francisco has an excellent resource available for anyone who is concerned about breast cancer. This handy guide,…