Ashwagandha, also known as winter cherry and Indian ginseng, is an evergreen shrub in the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Ashwagandha grows in India, the Middle East, and in parts of Africa. The herb’s scientific name is Withania somnifera. The herb is an...
You may have seen a locker room video of professional athletes submerging into an ice bath after a big game. This routine is referred to as a “cold plunge.” It’s also known as cold therapy, cold water immersion, and, when used historically for a...
Attention men: Are you taking a supplement to support your “manliness” yet? By now you’re probably aware that sperm counts in Western countries have been declining since the 1940s. In fact, according to a review of 185 studies, total sperm count...
When it comes to critical nutrients for supporting lung health, most people think of vitamins C and D. However, according to new research, Omega-3 fatty acids are another group of nutrients that are also critical for maintaining lung health. Omega-3 fatty acids are...
Research is currently exploding on a little known anti-inflammatory compound called diindolylmethane, or “DIM.” DIM, known to many health promoters for its cancer-fighting properties, is a nutrient commonly found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli,...
First the good news: During the Covid pandemic more people became aware of the immune benefits of Vitamin D, so supplementing with the critical nutrient increased. Now the bad news: Even with the increase in supplementing, Vitamin D deficiency is still more common...
