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The Vagus Nerve: New Understandings, Emerging Research and Implications for Overall Wellness.
In recent years, the vagus nerve has become a topic of great interest, especially as it relates to stress, anxiety, ...
Supplement May Fight Acute Leukemia
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML), the most common form of blood and bone marrow cancer among adults, is known for its ...
Study Reveals Unlikely Benefits of Tai Chi
Tai chi, a Chinese martial art known for its slow, steady movements, has been described as “meditation in motion.” It’s ...
L-Ergothioneine: The Mitochondrial Marvel
L-ergothioneine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative that accumulates within cells, particularly in mitochondria. Mitochondria are cellular organelles ...
Heart Failure or Therapy Failure? Toxins Cause Cardiomyopathy
Because cardiomyopathy presenting as clinical heart failure is a condition typically involving multiple factors, there is no single clinical protocol that can be considered the ...
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) Levels are Depleted by Cholesterol-lowering Medications
Use of certain cholesterol-lowering medication is increasing over time1 Nine out of 10 adults using a cholesterol-lowering medication take a statin1 Cholesterol-lowering ...
CBD and CBG Show Promise for More than Pain
Bone fractures may not seem like a public health issue, but they affect an estimated 178 million people worldwide each ...
Ubiquinol Supports the Body’s Cellular Energy Production and Acts as an Antioxidant
Ubiquinol plays a supporting role in cellular energy production The mitochondria are responsible for producing 95% of the energy in ...
Ubiquinol Helps Support Optimal Heart Health
The role of Ubiquinol in restoring depleted levels of CoQ10 and improving ejection fraction1 In case reports of 29 cardiac ...
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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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