Study Spotlight

Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is an amazing botanical. It has been called a “nutrient bomb” because the seed, pulp and skin…

Green tea is well known to health food aficianados and regular Joes around the world. Even if you’re not a regular tea drinker, the reputation…

Whether you compete in amateur sports, or simply enjoy a brisk run or walk as part of your exercise routine, you know how important it is to…

People have enjoyed drinking tea (Camellia sinensis) for thousands of years. The combination of its naturally-occurring amino acid l-theanine,…

While blueberries are well known for helping preserve vision and reduce inflammation in the brain, they may also have positive effects for those…

Like other autoimmune conditions, the symptoms and joint damage of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are the result of the body’s own defensive…

Many people are familiar with green tea (Camellia sinensis) compounds providing benefits for cognitive health, metabolism, or mood. It turns…

We usually think of inflammation as being something connected to joint pain, or possibly digestive disorders. But the fact is, inflammation…

Andrographis is widely known as a cold and flu fighter, reducing symptom severity and shortening the duration of illnesses. But the adaptogenic…

For years, drinking coffee and caffeinated beverages in general was discouraged for anyone with a heart condition. The thinking was that since…

Cannabidiol – better known as CBD – has become intensely popular for humans and for canines, especially as a natural pain reliever.…

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an adaptogenic herb that has been well-recognized in traditional practice and current research for its ability…

Berberine may be one of the most effective – and least familiar-sounding – healthy botanical compounds in the world. Berberine is…

It often seems like our stomach has a mind of its own. In a sense, it does. Two layers of nerve cells run all the way through our digestive…

Although the word saffron conjures images of a deep orange-red color, the flower that it comes from has purple-blue petals, and at first glance,…

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is fairly common. If you’re in good health, you…

While our bodies produce melatonin in the pineal gland, this molecule is present throughout the body. And despite its association with sleep…

Curcumin, a key anti-inflammatory compound from turmeric (Curcuma longa), is often identified as being a pain-relieving herbal medicine. But…

Selenium is one of life’s essential minerals, but it’s understandable if you don’t think about it very often. It doesn’t…

Melatonin is most recognized as a natural hormone present in our bodies that helps us set our circadian rhythms – our sleep cycles. It…