Modern society is inarguably toxic. Each day we are exposed to thousands of toxic substances, many of which wreak havoc in our bodies. Of these substances phthalates are probably the most ubiquitous. Phthalates are substances added to plastics to increase their...
According to market tracking data, an herb that has beed used medicinally for millennia—ashwagandha—has soared in popularity in recent years. Herb Market Report states that herbal supplements with ashwagandha hit $111 million in sales in the U.S. for 2022,...
A new study has found supplementing with the amino acid taurine is beneficial in reducing metabolic syndrome variables. Metabolic syndrome is a medical condition that is defined by a “clustering” of different symptoms. A person is diagnosed with metabolic...
Most people recognize that heavy alcohol consumption comes with a number or health risks; however, one common health condition that isn’t normally associated with alcohol consumption is macular degeneration. A 2021 study found that moderate to high alcohol...
Everyone knows smoking is a risk factor for contracting cancer; however, according to researchers with the American Cancer Society, smoking is just one lifestyle habit that contributes to high cancer rates. According to the findings of a new study, four in ten cancer...
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is a type of mushroom that enjoys a long history in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Written records document medicinal use of reishi in China well over 2,000 years ago. In China, this mushroom is called lingzhi. Reishi mushrooms are...
