Health Journal

Ginkgo - "Living Fossil"
The Ginkgo tree is one of the oldest living species of trees on the planet, dating back over 300 million years. Ginkgo is probably most renowned for its ability to help with memory and cognitive function. Ginkgo leaf has been...
Nature’s Immune Booster
Astragalus has been used for centuries to support the immune system, and is particularly effective for stimulating 'deep immunity.' This makes it especially helpful for those who get sick often or easily, for illnesses that do not resolve in a...
One of Nature’s Best Herbal Aphrodisiacs...
According to folklore, Damiana (Turnera diffusa) is a traditional aphrodisiac of the peoples of Central America, where it grows in the hot climate of this region. It is still used today (worldwide) for supporting sexual desire and libido, as well...
Neem – “Sacred Tree” of India
Neem is one of the most important and revered herbs within Ayurveda, the ancient healing tradition of India, and has been used medicinally and ceremonially for over 5000 years. All parts of the “Sacred Tree,” as Neem is also known,...
Probiotics "for Life"
Probiotics literally means “for life.” They are the bacteria that live in your intestinal tract – all 3 to 5 pounds of them! They’re very important to our health as they help us to digest food and absorb nutrients, synthesize...
Free-Radicals, Aging & Antioxidants – What’s the Connection?
Aging is a natural part of living. We can’t avoid it, however, many of us age faster (premature aging) nowadays due to chronic exposure to free-radicals: unstable molecules that can cause serious damage to cellular structures. Free-radicals are naturally occurring...
Oats: Good for Porridge and a Whole Lot More!
Oats is a classic example of a "nervine," a herb (or food/nutrient) that helps to build, restore, and strengthen our nervous system. Oat straw was historically used as mattress filling, apparently providing benefit to rheumatism sufferers. Nowadays, Oats (both the...
Fibromyalgia and CFS Support
Many individuals, particularly women, suffer from fibromyalgia (FM) or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), or even a combination of both, together. There may be painful muscle spasms, including exquisitely tender ‘trigger points’ distributed throughout muscles of the body, overwhelming fatigue, inflammation,...
Shea Butter – Gifts from the Savannah
For soft, supple skin, Shea Butter is one of the finest moisturizers that Nature has to offer. It is an amazing oil (nut butter) that ranks right up there with Coconut Oil as an excellent, all-natural bodycare product! Shea Butter...
Hibiscus Flower for Health & Beauty
Renowned for its colorful beauty and association with balmy breezes, tropical beaches and swaying palms, Hibiscus flowers have traditionally been used to help reduce fever and provide a mild diuretic and laxative effect. And, if visions of a beach paradise...
Oregano Oil – Medicine from the Mediterranean
The Oregano plant, in addition to adding its distinctive flavor to your favorite spaghetti sauce, provides us one of Nature’s most potent natural antibiotic essential oils. Oregano essential oil has been shown to have the highest and broadest antifungal effect...
Plant Medicine – A Greener Way to Health
Indigenous cultures the world over have used plant medicines for millennia as their primary form of healthcare, and have developed sophisticated healing systems using their surrounding natural pharmacopeia. Though distinct in many ways, these traditional cultures share in common an...
Dandelion: Nature’s Diuretic
Those cheery yellow flowers dotting the landscape are not only one of Nature’s most abundant plants, but also one of her most versatile! From the tips of its roots to the tips of its leaves, Dandelion provides a host of...
Been Burning the Candle at Both Ends?
If stress and overwork are taking a toll on you, you're not alone! When you've been burning the candle at both ends, consider Ginseng Energy Gold™ to help support you while you get back on track. This multi-herb formula is...
Hair Loss? Thinning Hair?
If you’re noticing hair loss or thinning, the first thing one should consider is whether there may be a nutritional deficiency that is affecting hair growth. We need to ensure that we’re providing our body with all of the essential...
Fo-Ti – Herb of Longevity
Fo-Ti root, also called He Shou Wu ('black-haired Mr. He"), is considered one of China’s greatest tonic herbs. It has been used traditionally for thousands of years for improving a wide array of conditions ranging from low back pain and...
Elder Flower – Good for All Ages
Written about long ago by the Roman naturalist, Pliny the Elder (ca. 23-79 BCE), Elder flower has an extended history of use in a variety of traditional systems of medicine. In fact, its current use as a diaphoretic stems from...
Diabetes and Hair Loss?
One of our Facebook fans had a question about diabetes (type 2), and whether it can cause hair loss. Indeed, yes; hair loss may actually be one of the first signs of diabetes. Hair loss associated with diabetes occurs due...
Sneezing? Runny nose? Itchy eyes?
Spring is the season that many allergy-sufferers dread the approach of, as hay fever (or allergic rhinitis) kicks into full gear. Allergic rhinitis is an umbrella term for allergic reactions to irritants such as pollution, dust, or pollen. It may...
Magnesium: Master Mineral
Magnesium is the 4th most abundant mineral in the body, yet deficiency of this vital mineral is common nowadays. This is primarily due to depleted soils from commercial farming practices: Crops can only take up what is available in the...
Arthritis Got you Down? Get Back Up - to What you Enjoy Doing, Faster!
Though we typically think of arthritis as something that happens ‘when we’re older,’ joint and soft tissue inflammation can occur at any age. Osteoarthritis, which simply means inflammation of the bone or joint structure, can arise from injuries, repetitive strain,...