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Research Is Finding Diet Alone Isn’t Enough To Meet Nutrient Needs
The modern diet, lifestyle, and increased exposure to stress demands more nutritional support to sustain our bodies. Yet, most people ...
Harnessing the power of traditional, complementary and integrative healthcare: What the World Health Organization should do
Traditional, complementary, and integrative healthcare (TCIH) is a valuable but often underutilized resource. TCIH could both help address a range ...
Hemp-Oil Derived CBD Lifts Mood and Controls Addictions
The statements mentioned in this content have not been evaluated by the FDA, and are not intended to prevent, diagnosis, ...
The Best Diet for Brain Health?
The so-called Mediterranean diet—which focuses mainly on fresh vegetables, fish, whole grains, and olive oil—has received a lot of press ...
Willow Bark: More Than Pain Relief
Willow bark has been used for thousands of years to treat pain and inflammation in both China and Europe. It’s ...
Best Practices for Supplement Inventory Management
Providing patients with a curated selection of supplements can increase regimen compliance and introduce a new revenue stream to your ...
What’s The Difference Between Ubiquinol and Ubiquinone?
Although both are forms of CoQ10, your body uses each nutrient differently to perform vital functions. Just as your car ...
Another Reason to Eat Strawberries
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting nearly 6 million people in the United States in 2020 ...
Study Unearths New Healing Properties of B12
Vitamin B12 is an essential micronutrient that’s well-known for the key roles it plays in nerve function, DNA production, and ...
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How Essential Oils Support Digestive Health, the Microbiome, and the Gut-Brain Connection
Could essential oils support a healthier gut ecosystem? Learn how aromatic compounds may interact with microbial communities, support relaxation and parasympathetic activity, and contribute to a comprehensive approach to digestive wellness.
Saffron and Depression: What New Research Shows
In 2026, the saffron research landscape has shifted from "promising spice" to a sophisticated, evidence-based botanical ally for mental health, particularly when it comes to mood, sleep, and overall emotional well-being. As practitioners, we are always looking for tools that are both ...
Short-Course Botanicals: A New Option for Early Respiratory, GI, and Urinary Support
Short-course botanical protocols offer practitioners a structured, five-day approach to supporting microbial balance and the body’s natural defenses during early respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urinary symptoms.
Real-World Outcomes Using Oral Essential Oils for Acute Pharyngotonsillitis
A new observational study followed adults with mild-to-moderate acute pharyngotonsillitis (sore throat) treated either with penicillin V or an oral essential oil therapy. All groups improved, but essential oil users often avoided antibiotics altogether. This article reviews the study design, outcomes, mechanisms ...
Curcumin for Healthy Aging: A Scientific Review of 15 Clinical Trials
Curcumin shows significant promise as a natural intervention for healthy aging, with particular strength in cognitive enhancement, mood support, and muscle health preservation.
Beyond Immunity: How Echinacea EP107 Targets Stress and Anxiety
Clinical research suggests Echinacea EP107 specifically targets psychic symptoms of anxiety—including worry, fear and insecurity—rather than somatic symptoms like muscle tension.
Curcumin’s Role as a Broad-Spectrum Detox Agent
Curcumin appears to be a promising broad‑spectrum protective agent against diverse chemical and natural toxicants in preclinical models. It is generally well tolerated in humans, but poor oral bioavailability, heterogeneous dosing, and a lack of well‑controlled human trials mean it is not ...
Bauhinia forficata (Pata de Vaca): A Rain-Forest Botanical for Metabolic Regulation and Longevity Support
Bauhinia forficata (commonly known as Pata de Vaca or “Cow’s Foot”) has long been utilized in traditional South American herbal medicine as a “Vegetable Insulin” for blood-sugar support and detoxification. Recent studies confirm its capacity to modulate glucose metabolism through multiple mechanisms: ...
Treating Kidney Stones with Chanca piedra (Phyllanthus niruri, “Stonebreaker”)
Overview and Ethnobotanical Context Chanca piedra (Phyllanthus niruri), known as “Stonebreaker,” features prominently in Amazonian and South Asian traditional medicine for renal, hepatic, and urinary tract conditions. Recent research supports its historical use for nephrolithiasis and cholelithiasis (1-3). Clinical Benefits and Mechanisms ...
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