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...
Beta-glucans are naturally occurring polysaccharides—a class of carbohydrates. They are found in cereal grains, yeast, fungi and algae. While whole cereal grains and fungal plants have been used for at least two millennia for medicinal and cosmetic purposes, the...
The health benefits of Vitamin K2 are seemingly endless—bone support, muscle support, immune builder, energy promoter, and Alzheimer’s fighter to name a few. But Vitamin K2’s ability to improve cardiovascular health is perhaps its greatest benefit. After...
In 1921 cardiovascular disease (CVD) surpassed pneumonia/influenza to become the leading cause of death in the U.S. It has held that position ever since, including during the much-hyped Covid-19 pandemic. Over one billion people are affected by CVD at any one time,...
If you think nutritional supplements are something new, think again. Supplements in a a pill or tablet form go back about 3,500 years, and liquids and powders even further. Today new technologies—such as nutritional testing and Custom Nutrient Paks—take...
Cold plunges—also known as cold therapy and cold water immersion—have numerous health benefits. Studies have shown that taking a plunge into cold water can aid in swelling reduction, lowering stress, reducing inflammation, improving muscle recovery after...
