Research repeatedly confirms that nutrients are ideally ingested as part of a whole food because of the complexity and inter-relationship of macronutrients, micronutrients, and phytochemicals in foods. This complex combination of nutrient factors confers health benefits [...]
Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens or Sabal serrulata) has a centuries-long history of therapeutic use from the indigenous Americans to modern times. Saw Palmetto berries have always been used primarily for their therapeutic benefits in male genitourinary [...]
For many people who struggle with overweight/obesity issues, dysfunctional metabolic pathways are at the root of the problem. Once these pathways have become well established, simple dietary and lifestyle changes are often not enough [...]
Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic herbalists identify a group of botanical medicines that possess unique and special attributes. These herbs are found to be restorative and even rejuvenative the tissues, organs, and systems of the body. Ayurvedic [...]
A healthy intestinal lining is essential for overall health and homeostasis. It plays a vital role in the ongoing, complex, and dynamic communication between the gut, brain, nervous system, endocrine system, and immune system. The gut [...]
Inflammation is an intrinsically protective response of the immune system to injury, infection or invasion by microorganisms that usually leads to resolution and tissue healing within a short period of time. The immune response involves highly [...]
Chronic stress, whether environmental, internal or social, has significant impact on our emotional and mental health because of its adverse effect on the neuroendocrine system. Botanical medicines offer a profound alternative or adjunct to pharmaceutical medicines, [...]
Zinc, a non-toxic, biologically-essential trace mineral, is vital for almost all physiological processes. The only metal that is a coenzyme to all classes of enzymes, zinc is a key component of over 300 metalloenzymes. Zinc is [...]
Vitamins D, K and A are all recognized as pleiotropic compounds, offering a diverse range of biological effects which support allostasis. There is considerable overlap in the influence they exert on the cellular level to calm [...]
Adaptogenic botanicals support, restore and enhance the foundational energy systems of the body to support allostasis and prevent allostatic overload. These elite herbs are the optimal choice for deep restorative work at all systemic levels: cellular, [...]
Changes in cognition, mood and neurological function are influenced by hormonal balance, vascular health, nutrition, exercise and genetics. The brain is adversely affected by chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, traumatic stress, brain injury and environmental pollutants. Nourished [...]
There are over forty years of scientific reviews and research on the health-promoting potential of botanicals.6* Botanical medicines offer a profound alternative and adjunct to pharmaceutical medicines, especially when used in combination with nutrients and natural [...]
Herbal medicine has been successfully and safely used to treat insomnia, calm anxiety and promote a deep restful sleep for thousands of years. The ancient texts of Ayurvedic, Chinese and other ancient medicines discuss the causes [...]
Propolis, herbal extracts, and essential oils are well-known and revered for their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity. These ingredients also demonstrate the capacity to soothe inflamed membranes and promote healing. Propolis offers multiple antimicrobial benefits. The sticky [...]
The botanicals outlined in this paper promote healthy metabolism of lipids to address conditions of overweight and obesity. Through promoting adaptive thermogenesis, these herbs encourage a healthy ratio of physiological energy storage to energy output. Metabolic [...]
Many of the botanicals and natural compounds highlighted in this paper target the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme pathway, thus inhibiting over-production of DHT. At the same time, these plant extracts and nutrients work through several pathways to support [...]
Nasal and sinus congestion can produce a wide range of symptoms including headache, tenderness in the cheeks, inner ear discomfort, sinus and eye pressure, neck pain, nasal discharge, as well as general breathing difficulties. Prolonged sinus [...]
Quercetin is a prominent member of the vast polyphenol family. These naturally-occurring biochemical compounds are produced by plants as part of their defense system. Vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and herbs provide an abundance of these complex [...]
By definition, adaptogenic botanicals normalize homeostasis, revitalize exhausted organ systems and improve resilience, vitality and resistance to adverse factors. They enhance appropriate immunological response and act in a nonspecific manner to strengthen physiological adaptation. Adaptogens support [...]
In traditional herbal medicine, a clear distinction is drawn between classes of herbs in relation to their toxicity. Many herbs are classified as suitable for daily, long-term use as foods, spices, herbal teas, or medicine. Other [...]
Micronutrients play central roles in metabolism, cellular, and genetic health. Food-grown nutrients are a unique form of nutritional supplement that is highly bioavailable because they are recognized and assimilated by the body as food. Human physiology [...]
Supporting the anabolic aspect of metabolism is vital to healing and repair, healthy aging, and energy for both daily life and endurance sports. This is because the anabolic process of metabolism is what ensures a healthy [...]
Herbs have been safely used for thousands of years in cultures worldwide to support women’s health through their reproductive years, menopausal transition, and beyond. Researchers are studying many of these herbs to discover their possible mechanisms [...]
Traditional medicines including Chinese, Ayurvedic, European, and indigenous North American have successfully and safely used botanicals for thousands of years to prevent and treat respiratory illness.1* Over time traditional herbal practitioners developed the ability to finely [...]
In healthy joints there is a balance of anabolic and catabolic processes that supports maintenance of cartilage tissue and repairs damage to cells and tissues from daily activity. Over time, as tissue breakdown becomes more predominant [...]
For decades, researchers and clinicians have focused on addressing inflammatory conditions through the use of compounds to target specific inflammatory pathways, such as the well-known COX-2. The downside of a mono-target approach is the degree of [...]
