While moderate physical exercise has been proven to consistently improve one’s immune system, strenuous exercise may exert an opposite effect—at least temporarily. This happens because strenuous exercise activates immunological and endocrine mechanisms...
According to a new clinical trial, the anti-inflammatory benefits that curcumin is famous for begin right in the mouth. According to the preliminary study, published in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, certain metabolites present in...
Ginkgo Biloba today is known for the many medicinal benefits of its leaves and nuts. But not many people know that the Ginkgo Biloba is the oldest tree on earth. “It is a living fossil,” says noted British botanist Sir Peter Crane, PhD, writing in a Yale University...
Last week we presented a brief history on the use of Echinacea as a natural health builder. If you missed the article you can see it here. This week we’ll provide a summary of five studies that show Echinacea’s potent immune supporting properties. Flu...
The herb that natural health advocates know as “Echinacea” is actually a genus—or a family of different species. The Echinacea genus includes ten species. They are herbaceous flowering plants which are themselves part of the bigger daisy family....
Have you ever wondered why licorice root is an ingredient in many whole food supplements? Most people just think of licorice as a chewy black candy. Sadly, most “licorice” candy today doesn’t even contain any real licorice. But licorice root is used...
