Jump to: Part 1: What Is Ashwagandha? | Part 2: Health Benefits | Part 3: How to Use | FAQ Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) has earned its place as one of the most respected herbs in Ayurvedic medicine. Healers used it for over 3,000 years to ease stress, build physical resilience, and sharpen the mind. Today, […]
The musculoskeletal system is the most difficult to treat with herbs. This is because when joint damage happens after chronic inflammation, often the damage is done! Fear not, anti-inflammatory herbs may be applied to mitigate further damage. When pain is experienced, then herbs that help reduce pain or are sedating can also be used. It […]
What does it mean to have burnt out adrenals? We are used to experiencing stress. The problem is what happens after an extended period of stress. In the later phases of the stress response, there are changes in cortisol levels, adrenaline, testosterone, DHEA, and aldosterone. At this point, the body has run out of resources, […]
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most difficult conditions to deal with. It’s hard to diagnose. It’s inconsistent. It’s annoying as heck for doctors to try to figure out. Lab tests and other diagnostics rarely give a clear-cut picture. So it’s often viewed as a problem with physiological adaptation. The small intestine sends […]
Whether you need some extra brain power to study for a test, focus on tasks at work, or just to remember where you placed your keys, we can all benefit from improved brain health. It’s important to discover why you’re unable to concentrate or focus in the first place, as decreased cognitive function could arise […]
A question we often hear is “Do you have any herbs that will help me lose weight?” The answer is tricky. Yes and no. It is possible to use herbs for weight loss, but these herbs can also be dangerous. The herbs are stimulants. They are usually marketed as appetite suppressants and are one of […]
Yes, it’s that time of the year when everyone knows someone who is blowing their nose, sick in bed at home, coughing incessantly, and just overall miserable. The common saying that “it’s going around” truly applies to this time! To prevent cold and flus, the key is to maintain healthy immune systems. However, keep in […]
Everybody experiences stress and worry sometimes. That’s normal and can be healthy. But when it gets out of hand and starts negatively impacting your daily life, that’s not helpful! We’ll discuss several individual herbs used in the treatment of anxiety and the research behind them, and we’ll offer a few example formulas. Always seek the […]
We love sharing information about how to make herbal tinctures. It is such a fun process! You can even make tinctures at home in these 5 easy steps.
There are many types of autoimmune conditions. Some are easier to treat than others, but they all share a common feature. That is, the immune system is triggered to target specific cells and damages them. For instance, in psoriasis, the skin cells get damaged. Whereas in rheumatoid arthritis, the joints and cartilage get damaged. Inflammation […]
