The sports industry is one of the leading markets for supplements to enhance performance. Many of these supplements, however, can have detrimental side effects, and can actually compromise the integrity of an athletic performance rather than improve it. Some such supplements—like velveteen—are either synthetically produced or harvested in unethical ways, while others—such as human growth … Read More
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