2023 may be the year that probiotics become “medical mainstream.” Barely two weeks into the year, and two freshly-published studies are reinforcing the potent and diverse immune benefits of different probiotic strains. One study demonstrated the...
A 2022 report produced by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has detailed how tens of thousands of lives—and hundreds of billions of dollars—could be saved by simply expanding the use of the most-needed nutritional supplements. According to the...
A well-known paradox of exercise is that even though it improves the immune system, prolonged high-intensity exercise can actually lower the immune response—at least for a short period of time. Studies show that intense and long-duration workouts can reduce the...
Echinacea is the name of a group of flowering plants that are native to North America. Consumers of echinacea believe that the supplement boosts the immune system and can reduce symptoms of infections and other illnesses, including the common cold. In previous in...
The immune benefits of licorice root may play a role in preventing or treating certain types of cancer, according to a new study. The study was a systematic review of hundreds of earlier studies examining the role of licorice for cancer treatment. Licorice is the...
Ashwagandha might be the most versatile, potent and widely-used herb in the sphere of natural healing and nutritional support. Ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub in the Solanaceae or nightshade family that grows in India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. Other...
