Explorations In The World Of Natural Health
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
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
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.
Mustard oil accounts for nearly 1/5 of edible oil consumption in India. However, in the West, cooking with mustard oil is very uncommon. In fact, it’s actually illegal to sell most mustard oil for cooking in the USA, Europe and Australia. Here’s why and what you need to know about mustard oil safety. Read more
Mustard seed oil is quickly becoming one of the most popular hair and skin treatments. It has a lot of benefits which are scientifically-backed. But, like with all beauty supplements, not all mustard seed oils are created equally. Here is what you need to look at to make sure you are getting a good mustard oil. Read more
In India, the benefits of mustard oil are very well known. Seemingly everyone in the North puts it on the hair. Mothers commonly put mustard oil on their babies’ skin. Read more
I first tried gotu kola (Centella asiatica) while living in Thailand. It is eaten fresh in salads and you can find shots of gotu kola in some juice bars. The superfood not only tastes nice, but it has a long history of medicinal use. Gotu kola health benefits have started to get a lot of attention recently, particularly for improving skin, treating anxiety and reducing inflammation. 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
You’ve heard of the Peruvian superfoods camu camu, maca, sacha inchi, and kiwicha. But, with its impressive biodiversity that includes the tall Andres Mountains and Amazon rainforest, Peru has numerous other superfoods – including these which you may have never heard of. Read more