Early European settlers in North America integrated the herb into their own treatment systems, where it was primarily used to ease female health complaints related to childbirth and menopause.
Tags: anti-inflammation, anxiety, depression, insomnia, menopause, menstrual, sleep, women's health
Anxiety and depression are epidemics. Antidepressants don’t work for everyone. It’s time to consider alternatives to antidepressants and discover how these five biotypes of depression play a factor in suffering and healing.
These lectin-reducing techniques may help reduce various health problems. Whether you are overly stressed, eating a poor diet, or have chronic conditions, reducing lectins is a step in the right direction.
Tags: fermentation, lectins, nightshades
The debate over whether or not organic foods are better than non-organic foods has been going strong for several decades now. Those who buy organic foods believe that it’s better to eat organic. Nutrient content, cost, taste, and the presence of potentially harmful chemicals have all been major points of
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When deciding between different low-carb sweeteners, there are four main questions you should be asking: Is it natural or artificial; Is it safe, and what are any potential side effects; What impact does it have on blood sugar and/or ketone levels; And most importantly, does it taste good?
Tags: artificial sweeteners, keto, ketogenic diet, low carb, sugar
As with many things in the nutritional world, lectins are not fully understood. Research, however, indicates that they have a way of disrupting our bodies. As a defense mechanism crafted by Mother Nature, lectins are doing their job, but when consumed to excess, there is strong evidence that they can cause havoc. In other words, it’s possible that lectins are really bad for you if you aren’t careful about how you consume them.
Tags: autoimmune, gut health, lectins, weight loss
Once you explore the principles behind functional medicine, it becomes very clear that health insurance today is really a prepaid drug plan. It’s time to create something new!
Tags: community, functional medicine, health care
Molecular hydrogen is called the miracle molecule for a reason. Taken in combination with exercise and a healthful diet, H2 helps fast track weight loss and significantly reduce risk for cardiovascular disease and type-2 diabetes mellitus.
The number of celebrities on keto diet plans keeps rising, and with new research validating claims to swift weight loss, mental clarity, anti-aging, and many other benefits, it’s no wonder.
Tags: keto diet, ketogenic diet, low-carb diet, Paleo Diet
Pathogenic bacteria is fueled by wheat because they are genetically modified to include more gluten and contain lectins and have many other unhealthy factors.
Tags: bacteria, gut microbiome, leaky gut, microbiome, wheat
GABA is a nuerotransmitter that can help you deal with anxiety, mood disorders, low energy levels, insomnia and more — in an easy to take supplement form.
Tags: anti-anxiety, GABA, insomnia, neurotransmitter, stress
Adaptogenic herbs can boost our ability to handle stress, build our immune system and improve our general wellbeing. Best of all, they can be enjoyed as a healthy coffee alternative — and they’re the best coffee alternative that tastes like coffee.
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