Leaves from the olive tree (Olea europaea) have been used as a medicinal for thousands of years, and represents one of the world’s oldest continuously-used medicinals. While most people recognize that the olive fruit—along with oil made from the...
We all have days when we feel wiped out. But if you’re dragging yourself through the week, no matter how much you rest, there might be more going on than just a busy schedule. Constant fatigue, brain fog, and low motivation aren’t always signs of daily stress or poor...
Those foggy brain feelings and low energy levels are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what poor sleep does to your body. On a deeper level, disrupted sleep can throw off your gut health, upset hormone levels, and take a serious toll on your mood. We tend...
When most people think about stress, they picture a mental or emotional overload: tight deadlines, tough conversations, endless to-do lists. But what if sometimes the root of chronic stress isn’t in your head? More and more research is pointing to the gut as a...
Chronic inflammation and aging share more in common than most people realize. Research has shown that as we age, our bodies are more likely to experience a persistent, low-grade inflammatory state. So common, in fact, that scientists have given it a name:...
