Don’t Forget About Omega-7
Omega-3 and omega-6 are the essential fatty acids that get the most attention. We know that the standard American diet is high in pro-inflammatory...
10 Signs Your Gut Is Out of Whack
Gut health is a trending topic, and in recent years one of the most studied among scientists. Research shows that the health (or lack...
Acetaminophen Reduces Empathy
Merriam-Webster defines empathy as: the feeling that you understand and share another person's experiences and emotions: the ability to share someone else's feelings.
Empathy is...
Essential Oil Health Benefits
Like celebrities under the scrutinizing public eye, every herb has a reputation. Peppermint is known to help stimulate, enliven, and awaken…chamomile is said to...
Muscle Mass Reduces Mortality Risk
A new study published in the American Journal of Cardiology highlights the importance of maintaining muscle mass, particularly for people with cardiovascular disease. UCLA...
Huang-Qin and Its Promising Anti-Cancer Potential
The Chinese skullcap, or Scutellaria baicalensis, is one of the 50 fundamental herbs of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Otherwise known as Huang-Qin, it’s traditionally...
Bacteria on Plant Is the Source of Its Immune-Boosting Effects
Juzen-taiho-to, also known as shi quan da bu tang, is an herbal remedy commonly prescribed by traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine practitioners. It translates...
Beans and Chickpeas for Weight Loss
A new analysis published March 30th in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that eating pulses—such as chickpeas, beans, lentils, and peas—may help...
Nap, Just Not for Too Long
Napping isn’t a bad thing…as long as it’s not for more than 30 minutes, at least according to the latest research presented at the...
Tai Chi May Reduce the Risk of Falling
Falls among the elderly are a leading cause of serious injuries that can often require hospitalization, nursing home admission, and in some cases even...