Explorations In The World Of Natural Health
Recently, turkey tail mushroom has gotten a lot of attention, especially as a treatment for cancer. There is tons of research to back up its anti-cancer benefits and even a Ted Talk about it. But the compounds in turkey tail mushroom also have many other benefits. Here is what the research has to say about turkey tail health benefits and whether it is worth taking. Read more
Turkey tail mushroom has a long list of clinically-backed health benefits that range from fighting cancer to improving gut health. If you start searching for turkey tail mushroom supplements though, you’ll suddenly find yourself confused by all the options: mycelia extracts, fruiting body extracts, guaranteed polysaccharide content… and each product claims to be the “best.” Read more
Oregon grape (also called Mahonia aquifolium or Berberis aquifolium) is widely considered one of the best natural remedies for psoriasis, eczema and skin inflammation conditions. It’s also one of the few natural remedies which actually has scientific evidence to support its benefits. (1) As a result, you can find lots of Oregon grape creams for skin. Read more
Eleuthero, also known as Siberian ginseng, is one of the most highly-studied natural medicines and has many known health benefits. However, there have been a lot of issues with fake and contaminanted eleuthero products. Here’s what you need to know about choosing eleuthero supplements to ensure you get a good product and which brands are best. Read more
Friends of mine who live near the Sacramento Valley often forage for yerba santa. The plant is surprisingly easy to find. Despite its abundance and a very long history of medicinal use, few people know about the benefits and many uses of yerba santa. Read more
Horsetail is one of my favorite supplements. As one of the world’s best sources of silica, it makes my hair and skin look great. Because it builds collagen, horsetail supplements can help prevent wrinkles and signs of aging. And, even though I can’t see this benefit, horsetail also helps my bones get stronger and reduces the likelihood that I’ll get osteoporosis later in life. Read more
Nature gives us health supplements from a lot of different sources, like plants, fungi and even bacteria. But one of the most interesting supplements – shilajit — doesn’t come from any of these sources. Shilajit is only found on high mountaintops where it is gathered off of rocks. Read more
Looking for the best shilajit supplements? Here is what you need to know about how shilajit supplements are made, shilajit types, Himalayan vs. Russian shilajit, and the best brands of real shilajit for your money. Read more
A few years back, I got sick while traveling in Croatia. My host’s grandma immediately made me a spicy-tasting tea from the root of elecampane to help with my coughing. The elecampane, along with mullein leaf, seemed to do the trick. Even though elecampane has long been studied for its medicinal benefits, the pandemic has caused it to become highly in-demand and a staple product to keep in your first aid kit.
It’s springtime and that means cleavers herb (aka goose grass) is growing all over near my home. Not only is cleavers herb easy to forage, it is also has many health benefits and uses. Here’s what you need to know about cleavers herb to make the most of it. Read more