Botanicals and Nutrients to Address Mood Disorders and Depression
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 [...]
Nourishing Botanical Nervines to Calm Anxiety, Enhance Sleep, and Promote Relaxation
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 [...]
Propolis, Herbs, and Essential Oils to Relieve Throat and Upper Respiratory Infections
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 [...]
Enhancing Metabolic Thermogenesis with Botanicals to Promote Metabolic Homeostasis
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. [...]
Botanicals and Nutrients to Decrease BPH Symptoms and Optimize Prostate Health
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 [...]
Antimicrobial and Anti-inflammatory Botanicals for Allergies and Chronic Sinus Conditions
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 [...]
Quercetin’s Powerful Influence: Cytoprotective, Antioxidant, and Immunomodulatory
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 [...]
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Adaptogenic and Anabolic Botanicals Combined to Restore Metabolic Homeostasis and Support Recovery GalleryAdaptogenic and Anabolic Botanicals Combined to Restore Metabolic Homeostasis and Support Recovery
Adaptogen Botanicals, Allostasis & Homeostasis, Athletic Performance, Endocrine, Healthy Aging, Metabolic Health, Musculoskeletal, Neuroendocrine, Recovery from Illness and Injury, Stress Management, Wellness
Adaptogenic and Anabolic Botanicals Combined to Restore Metabolic Homeostasis and Support Recovery
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 [...]
Traditional Botanicals that Restore Cellular Function
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. [...]
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Combining Food-Grown Micronutrients with Botanical Superfoods to Enhance Cellular Health & Metabolic Homeostasis GalleryCombining Food-Grown Micronutrients with Botanical Superfoods to Enhance Cellular Health & Metabolic Homeostasis
Allostasis & Homeostasis, Cellular, Diet and Nutrition, Epigenetics, Healthy Aging, Immune, Nutrients, Wellness
Combining Food-Grown Micronutrients with Botanical Superfoods to Enhance Cellular Health & Metabolic Homeostasis
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 [...]
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Nutrients and Botanicals to Support Hormonal Metabolism, Anabolic Reserves & Neuroendocrine Restoration GalleryNutrients and Botanicals to Support Hormonal Metabolism, Anabolic Reserves & Neuroendocrine Restoration
Allostasis & Homeostasis, Athletic Performance, Cardiovascular, Endocrine, Healthy Aging, Men's Health, Metabolic Health, Musculoskeletal, Neuroendocrine, Recovery from Illness and Injury, Reproductive, Weight Management
Nutrients and Botanicals to Support Hormonal Metabolism, Anabolic Reserves & Neuroendocrine Restoration
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 [...]
Female Tonic Botanicals to Enhance Reproductive and Menopausal Health
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 [...]
Antitussive, Antispasmodic, and Demulcent Botanicals to Relieve Cough
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 [...]
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Botanicals and Nutrients to Modulate Inflammation and Support Joint and Connective Tissue Health GalleryBotanicals and Nutrients to Modulate Inflammation and Support Joint and Connective Tissue Health
Athletic Performance, Healthy Aging, Inflammation, Musculoskeletal, Recovery from Illness and Injury
Botanicals and Nutrients to Modulate Inflammation and Support Joint and Connective Tissue Health
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 [...]
Botanicals that Mediate Chronic Inflammation and Modulate Immune Response
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 [...]
Immunomodulatory Botanicals and Medicinal Mushrooms
Immune system support is beneficial during all phases of life from youth to old age to maintain health and prevent disease. It is essential to restore and support immune function during illness, throughout intensive medical [...]
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Chinese and Western Botanicals Combined for Fu Zheng Therapy: Tonic Herbs for Immune Response & Vitality GalleryChinese and Western Botanicals Combined for Fu Zheng Therapy: Tonic Herbs for Immune Response & Vitality
Allostasis & Homeostasis, Detoxification, Healthy Aging, Immune, Recovery from Illness and Injury, Seasonal Health Care, Stress Management
Chinese and Western Botanicals Combined for Fu Zheng Therapy: Tonic Herbs for Immune Response & Vitality
Current research focusing on plant medicines reports their inherent ability to work on multiple pathways and modulate cellular and physiological functions. Researchers find that botanicals contain a wide array of natural compounds that exert a [...]
Botanicals and Nutrients to Optimize Glucose Metabolism and Support Metabolic Homeostasis
Chinese and Ayurvedic medicines have successfully treated metabolic disorders, including diabetes and obesity, for thousands of years with botanicals. Worldwide, most cultures have traditionally used medicinal plants to prevent and control metabolic and blood sugar [...]
Antimicrobial Botanicals that Enhance Immune Response in Acute Upper Respiratory Infections
Specific herbs are renowned in many cultures for their ability to treat colds, flu, respiratory, and other conditions caused by viral and bacterial infections. Traditional medicines including Chinese, Ayurvedic, and European successfully treat influenza, febrile [...]
Demulcent Herbs and Natural Compounds to Support Digestive Health
A holistic approach to digestive issues is clearly the best long-term solution, especially when identified in the early stages to help prevent progression to more serious conditions. Dietary adjustments, lifestyle recommendations, nutritional considerations, and select [...]
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Botanicals and Nutrients to Support Cellular Homeostasis and Mitochondrial Function GalleryBotanicals and Nutrients to Support Cellular Homeostasis and Mitochondrial Function
Allostasis & Homeostasis, Antioxidants, Cardiovascular, Cellular, Cognitive Health, Healthy Aging, Metabolic Health, Recovery from Illness and Injury
Botanicals and Nutrients to Support Cellular Homeostasis and Mitochondrial Function
Dysfunctional cellular metabolism, diminished mitochondrial capacity, and conditions of oxidative stress influence the development and progression of many conditions including cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurodegenerative. These factors are also hallmarks of biological aging.1-4* Diets high in [...]
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Omega Fatty Acids Influence on Cardiovascular Health, Immune Response, Cognitive Function & Skeletal Health GalleryOmega Fatty Acids Influence on Cardiovascular Health, Immune Response, Cognitive Function & Skeletal Health
Cardiovascular, Cognitive Health, Diet and Nutrition, Healthy Aging, Immune, Inflammation, Mood and Sleep, Musculoskeletal, Neuroendocrine, Nutrients, Recovery from Illness and Injury, Wellness
Omega Fatty Acids Influence on Cardiovascular Health, Immune Response, Cognitive Function & Skeletal Health
Fatty acids are essential to physiological function, health, and homeostasis. They provide the substrate for lipids, one of the three main components of biological structure (along with proteins and carbohydrates). Essential for healing and repair, [...]
Red Yeast Rice with Botanical and Nutritional Compounds to Modulate Lipid Metabolism
Throughout history, traditional cultures have used herbs both medicinally and as part of their daily diet to promote health and to prevent disease. Asian and Mediterranean cultures knew that certain herbs, spices, and herbal teas [...]
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Botanicals and Nutrients for Cellular Redox Homeostasis, Detoxification & Cellular Integrity GalleryBotanicals and Nutrients for Cellular Redox Homeostasis, Detoxification & Cellular Integrity
Antioxidants, Cellular, Detoxification, Epigenetics, Healthy Aging, Men's Health, Metabolic Health, Recovery from Illness and Injury, Women's Health
Botanicals and Nutrients for Cellular Redox Homeostasis, Detoxification & Cellular Integrity
Metabolism of hormones, xenobiotics, endogenous and exogenous compounds are carried out in the liver by enzymatic activity. Natural compounds can enhance hepatic detoxification integrity naturally by supporting both phase I and phase II liver detoxification [...]
Botanicals and Nutritional Compounds for Endothelial and Cardiovascular Health
Botanicals are extensively researched for their potential to address hypertension and hypermethylation, to restore epigenetic processes, and to treat CVD and many other health conditions. Studies find that diet, exercise, stress management, micronutrients, and herbs [...]