Explorations In The World Of Natural Health
Wild lettuce (Lactuca virosa) is a plant which has gotten a lot of attention recently for its many health benefits. Because of this, you can find all sorts of wild lettuce extracts for sale. A lot of these extracts aren’t actually very potent though. Here’s what you need to know to get a good brand of wild lettuce which will actually provide benefits, dosage and more. Read more
Adaptogens are natural substances which regulate the body’s response to physical and mental stress. Because of this, they have many health benefits ranging from improving mood, reducing anxiety, increasing energy levels and improving cognitive function. Read more
As the weather gets colder, the air also gets dryer – which can wreak havoc on your nasal passages. A solution which has been used for centuries by people in the high mountains (with very dry air) is nasya oil. But nasya oil isn’t just for dry noses. There are many other potential health benefits. Here’s what you need to know and how to maximize nasya oil’s benefits. Read more
Coptis is quickly becoming a popular alternative to Goldenseal for its many health benefits, including: fighting inflammation, improving gut health, increasing bile flow and much more. Despite this, there aren’t many Coptis supplements available – and some of the available ones aren’t the best quality. Here’s what you need to know about Coptis supplements and the best options. Read more
Long used in Asia, the medicinal plant Coptis is starting to get attention in the West now too. There has been a huge amount of research on its medical benefits, especially for gastrointestinal and liver health. Here’s what you need to know about Coptis health benefits and how to use it. Read more
Bacopa monierri is one of the best known and most-researched nootropics – substances which boost memory and cognitive function. There are also numerous other health benefits of bacopa such as reducing inflammation and oxidative stress. These benefits primarily come from unique phytochemicals called bacosides. Here is what you need to know to make sure you are actually getting a bacopa supplement with high bacoside levels, plus info on dosage and how to take bacopa so your body absorbs it. Read more
Bacopa monnieri is an herb native to India but also found in warm, tropical areas around the world. It has been used medicinally for at least 5,000 years and was described in Ayurvedic texts from the 6th century. Read more
Phyllanthus niruri – also known as chanca piedra, stone breaker or “gale of the wind” – is one of the most-studied medicinal plants. Decades of research and clinical studies show that the plant contains various phytochemicals and is effective at treating and preventing liver disease, cancer, diabetes, UTIs and gallstones. Read more
Quercetin is a flavonoid antioxidant which is naturally found in many foods. While other flavonoids also provide health benefits, few have been studied as much as quercetin has. Research shows that quercetin is one of the most powerful antioxidants when it comes to protecting the body. Read more
Foods like berries, apples, grapes and onions often get listed as good natural sources of quercetin. However, according to the USDA database, these foods aren’t necessarily rich in quercetin. Here is a table of foods high in quercetin. Read more