Explorations In The World Of Natural Health
Shilajit and fulvic acid are both health supplements with a wide range of benefits including balancing gut flora, boosting immunity, reducing inflammation and improving skin and hair appearance. These supplements are often talked about interchangeably but they are not the same thing. Read more
Fulvic acid is a complex natural compound with many known health benefits, especially for treating nutrient deficiencies and fighting inflammation. Because of this, a lot of really terrible brands of fulvic acid supplements have appeared. Some of these don’t really contain as much fulvic acid as they imply or are complete gimmicks. Read more
Because of nutrient depletion in soil, fulvic acid is getting a lot of attention as a supplement for improving health. There are various capsules, powders and even drinks available containing fulvic acid and all claimining a huge range of benefits. Here’s what the science actually says about fulvic acid benefits and whether it’s worth the hype. Read more
When microorganisms break down plant matter, it creates fulvic acid – a complex chemical compound with many health benefits. While there are plenty of fulvic acid supplements you can get, there are also lots of natural sources of fulvic acid. Read more
If you look carefully at a spruce tree (or any conifer tree) in early spring, you will notice light green fan-like needles poking out of a papery case. These are the new buds of the tree. Unlike mature spruce needles, spruce tips are soft, tender and quite tasty. Spruce tips are also incredible superfoods and very easy to forage. Read more
Lots of parts of pine trees – including the tips, inner bark and needles – are edible. What a lot of people don’t realize is that pine cones are also edible. However, you can’t exactly eat the woody cone that you’d use for making holiday decorations. Here’s what you need to know about eating pine cones and other conifer cones. Read more
Not only are pine cones edible, but they also have many health benefits. They have been used medicinally for at least 2,000 years. Its purported uses ranged from kidney ailments to treating colds. Today, there is some scientific research supporting these benefits. Read more
I have a spruce tree in my yard. Every April, it produces small male cones on its lower branches. If I’m quick and gather these before they start releasing pollen, I can make some pretty delicious meals out of them. Read more
I was first introduced to pine pollen while living in South Korea. There, as in many other Asian countries, it is common to find sweets made from pine pollen. You can also find pine pollen in many natural pharmacies. It has been used for centuries for its many health benefits, especially for increasing testosterone. Not all ancient medicines live up to their hype but pine pollen is an exception. Here is what modern research says about pine pollen benefits.
Milk thistle, which contains silymarin, is one of the most-studied natural remedies for liver and gallbladder disorders. It also has many other health benefits, such as reducing inflammation and fighting cancer. Because of this, there are many milk thistle supplements available. What the manufacturers don’t tell you is that silymarin is poorly absorbed by the body. Read more