What Is Stress? Stress is an incredibly pervasive, yet often vague, concept. Stress can be visual, cognitive, physical, or emotional – essentially anything an individual perceives as upsetting or disruptive to their unique homeostasis. During the stress response, we perceive something that initiates an alarm response—what many people know as fight or flight—and then exist … Read More
Anti-aging has become a hot topic in recent years in the world of herbal and nutritional supplements and alternative health. Over the past few decades, our insecurities surrounding the aging process, and quest for the secrets of eternal youth, has fueled a multi-billion dollar industry of face creams, body scrubs, wrinkle serums, and hair dyes. … Read More
One of the most common complaints practitioners see in herbal medicine is some form of digestive disorder, ranging from IBS, IBD, reflux, or simply “just not feeling quite right,” to unexplained weight gain, chronic skin conditions, or auto-immune disorders. All of these conditions have something in common: Imbalance within the digestive tract. Many of these … Read More
Food is often the centerpiece of what brings us together, and it can be a challenge to maintain a healthy lifestyle—especially at social gatherings—when you are following a low-carb, anti-inflammatory, low sugar, or gluten-free diet, or are simply trying to eat in the healthiest possible way for your body. The great news is, there are … Read More
Searching for a highly effective and incredibly simple means of administering herbal medicines? Tinctures are definitely the first place to look. Tinctures are often overlooked as a method of administering herbal medicines – most people are not as familiar with their use as they are with teas and capsules. But tinctures are actually one of … Read More
We have heard it from the time we were children, from our parents, our doctors, friends, or loved ones: You should be taking a multivitamin. “It’s good for you!” “It will help you grow big and strong!” “You just need it.” Why? Even though most of us take a multi every day, just because it’s … Read More
Detoxification can be an incredibly healthful part of the human experience, but it can create a world of harm if not approached in the right way for each individual. Detoxification has gained popularity in recent years, becoming one of the most popular trends in the health and fitness industry. From daytime television shows to celebrity … Read More