There are tons of ways to get herbal remedies in your body: teas, tinctures, capsules, infused oils/vinegars, and more. But sometimes you need a higher dose of herbs than is feasible to take in capsules, or maybe you’re just sick of having to remember to take tincture multiple times per day. Guess what? There is … Continued
1. Spirulina This blue-green algae is a classic health food store green. It is an extremely nutrient-dense green food; it contains vitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin E, vitamin K, potassium, copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and about 60% protein by weight. Spirulina supports healthy vision, energy, a strong immune system, detoxification, and low levels … Continued
If you’re like many others, you might have found your symptoms online and slowly started to suspect you have Sjögren’s syndrome. You might have visited doctors for years, leaving undiagnosed and unsatisfied. Or maybe you did get a diagnosis, but were unhappy with the conventional medical treatment. You, and the millions of other Americans with autoimmune … Continued
You know how some foods are so amazing they get deemed “superfoods”? Well, there are some herbs that are so powerful and versatile that they are super herbs (sometimes called superior tonics in the Chinese medicine tradition, or Rasayana herbs in the Ayurvedic tradition). One such herb is holy basil (Ocimum sanctum or Ocimum tenuiflorum), also … Continued
Holiday season often means indulgence… well, overindulgence. As anyone who’s overindulged in alcohol knows, this can lead to a hangover, with symptoms like fatigue, headaches, nausea, dizziness, mood disturbances, light and sound sensitivity, sleep interference, and trouble focusing. Luckily, if you plan ahead, you can avoid a crummy post-party hangover. Here’s how to recover from … Continued
Arthritis is one of the most common sources of joint pain. When deciding how to address your arthritis, first you should find out which type of arthritis you have: rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis. While you should get a diagnosis from a doctor, here is a quick guide to the difference between rheumatoid and osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis … Continued
