Botanical Medicine
Turmeric Works as Well as Drugs for Treating Indigestion
Turmeric, the spice that gives curry its yellow color, has been as an herbal remedy for nearly 4,000 years. Its active component, curcumin, is an anti-inflammatory that has been recommended for everything from gallstones to arthritis. Previous research has indicated that it shows therapeutic potential in the treatment of digestiveRead
CBD and Its Role in Calming Stress
Fear, stress, and anxiety are normal responses triggered when the body perceives threats to survival. However, in modern times, we encounter situations such as deadlines at work, unemployment, financial challenges, caring for our elderly relatives, and many other situations that cause our body to get stuck in stress mode. ThisRead
CBD’s Mechanisms in the Body: How This Amazing Cannabinoid Keeps You Healthy
Chapter 2: Cannabidiol (CBD) from hemp oil has taken center stage recently as a way to address many areas of health including supporting a healthy pain response in the joints and other areas of the body, dealing with occasional sleep problems and everyday stress, and supporting a healthy attention span,Read
What Is The Endocannabinoid System and Why Should You Care About It?
Chapter 1 from 2018 Edition: The statements mentioned in this content have not been evaluated by the FDA, and are not intended to prevent, diagnosis, or treat any disease. Always work with your personal healthcare provider. To keep your mind healthy, your joints strong, your mood calm, and your digestiveRead
Study Finds Most Saw Palmetto Supplements Fall Short
A study in the Journal of Urology Open Plus found that only 7 out of 28 saw palmetto supplements met the potency standards to address symptoms of enlarged prostate.
A Promising Herbal Therapy for Patients with SIBO
Could there be natural support for patients with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)? SIBO is characterized by a higher concentration of bacteria exceeding 100,000 colony-forming units per mL of fluid in the proximal jejunum. It can cause symptoms such as bloating, gas, abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation, and malnutrition. SIBORead
Peppermint Essential Oil Eases Pain After Heart Surgery
A new study published in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care finds that an aromatherapeutic treatment with peppermint essential oil can help ease post-surgery pain.
Ginger for Pain Relief: 5 Supporting Studies
One of the most widely known and respected herbal remedies, ginger has been a go-to for pain relief for thousands of years.
White Willow Bark for Pain: 2 Supporting Studies
Extracts of the bark of trees from the genus Salix, more commonly known as willow, have been used to treat pain and inflammation for thousands of years. From the time of Hippocrates in ancient Greece down through the centuries in China and Europe to today’s health food stores, it hasRead
Boswellia for Pain: 3 Supporting Studies
Steeped in tradition, the time-tested herb Boswellia serrata, aka Frankincense, has shown promise for non-addictive pain relief in numerous studies.