A study published in the September 2022 edition of the renowned international journal Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” showed that an herbal medicine made from Harpagophytum procumbens, commonly known as “devil’s claw” has the effect of improving spinal stenosis. The study was conducted by a research team led by chief researcher Hong Jin Young at…
Study: Herb ‘Harpagophytum Procumbens’ Effective in Treating Spinal Stenosis
Passionflower—Ancient Herbal Remedy Used for Calming the Body
Common Names: passionflower, maypop, apricot vine, maracuja, water lemon Latin Names: Passiflora incarnata Background Passionflower is a climbing vine that is native to the southeastern United States and Central and South America. Native peoples of the Americas used passionflower as a sedative. Sixteenth-century Spanish explorers in South America learned of passionflowers. The plant was then brought to Europe, where it became…
Saw Palmetto—A Possible Herbal Treatment for Various Health Conditions
Common Names: saw palmetto, American dwarf palm tree, cabbage palm Latin Names: Serenoa repens, Serenoa serrulata, Sabal serrulata Background Saw palmetto is a shrublike palm native to the southeastern United States. Historically, it was used for a variety of conditions, including disorders of the male and female reproductive organs and coughs due to various diseases. Currently, saw palmetto is promoted as…
Your Medicine Is in Your Pantry | Eat Better
Food has been the medicine of humanity since the dawn of time. Many herbs that we associate only with seasoning our food are, in fact, potent herbal medicines. There is a wide area of overlap between the two categories, with the distinction between food and herbal medicine being quite subjective. * Click the “Save” button…
4 Tips for a Healthier Autumn, 2 Spots to Massage for Health, Plus Tea Recipe
After the Autumn Equinox, many people have symptoms such as dry skin and itchy throat. Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners(TCM) recommend taking care of the body from the four aspects of clothing, food, living and transportation, and massaging acupuncture points. After the Autumn Equinox, in the northern hemisphere, the night gets longer and the weather gets…
5 Easy Homemade Recipes to Help Reduce High Blood Pressure and Obesity
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the three most common acute diseases. According to the Center For Disease Control (CDC), blood pressure is the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of arteries. An artery functions by pumping blood from the heart to the rest of the body. There are two…
Ashwagandha Sleep Tonic (Recipe+Video)
By Chef Enrico Alaggia This Ashwagandha Sleep Tonic is a perfect way to relax and destress at the end of a demanding day. Ashwagandha has positive benefits on the endocrine, cardiopulmonary, and central nervous systems, with powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-stress, and antioxidant effects. Try and enjoy its health benefits and its fantastic taste. Ashwagandha can improve the quality of sleep and may…
Body Acne? These Key Locations Signify Health Issues
Everyone at one time or another has had acne, which can even be painful. Some people have acne on their face, while others have it on their body. What does acne on the body signify in terms of health problems? Dr. Dawei Guo, director of Fu Yuan Chinese Medicine Clinic in Taiwan, who has extensive…
Four Natural Remedies Proven To Destroy Chronic Inflammation
At the root of any serious disease lies chronic inflammation. Normally a beneficial response by the body to heal itself, it becomes problematic when this process is initiated 24-7. Symptoms are expressed in a wide variety of ways, most notably through pain. This has resulted in massive amount of pain medication being dispensed in order…
Constipation Can Increase IBD and Cancer Risk: 2 Flavors of Tea Relieve Constipation, Aid Weight Loss
Many people are tormented by constipation. People today have a refined diet, do less exercise, and are more prone to constipation. Almost everyone has suffered from constipation at some time. The daily feeling of calling something out of the body is sometimes painful and can exceed our tolerance. To get rid of constipation, one should…
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