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Rehmannia: the Anti-Diabetic, Neuroprotective TCM Herb

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), rehmannia is one of the top 50 fundamental herbs employed for natural treatment of various health concerns. (1) It's typically a go-to choice for conditions thought to be the result ...

How Many Grams of Carbs Per Day Do You Need?

One of those common questions I get is, "How many grams of carbs per day do you need?" We know that there are a lot of different diets out there, some saying to go completely carb-free ...

Keto Diet for Women: Benefits, Food List & Tips to Overcome Side Effects

Far from being a new "fad diet", the keto diet— a very low carb, high fat diet — has been used by doctors since the 1920's to treat patients with serious illnesses. In recent years ...

Horny Goat Weed Benefits for Libido & Bone Health

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the herb commonly called horny goat weed in the West is known as Yin-Yang-Huo. (1) TCM practitioners have used the leaves of the horny goat weed plant as an aphrodisiac to ...

Tribulus Terrestris Supplement Benefits for Libido, Blood Sugar & More

Often dismissed as nothing more than an invasive and pesky weed popping up in yards across the country, you may want to think twice before pulling out the weed killer on this powerful medicinal plant. As ...

Cockroach Milk: The Next Superfood?

There is a new purported superfood out there, and it may surprise — or even disgust — you at first glance. I'm talking about cockroach milk, a new fad that many are calling a protein ...

White Tea Benefits Brain, Oral & Reproductive Health

By now, you've probably heard all about the benefits of green tea. A cup or two per day is said to lower your blood pressure, alleviate inflammation, reduce the risk of heart disease and even ...

Umeboshi Plums: Liver Cleanser & Cancer Fighter

Sour, salty and chockfull of health benefits, umeboshi plums have been a staple in Japanese cuisine for centuries. Also known as the “sour plum,” “Japanese apricot” and “Japanese plum,” the umeboshi plum is made from ...

Are Eggs Dairy? + What You Need to Know About the Eggs You Eat

It’s one of those questions you may be afraid to ask, for fear that it’s a silly one, but it’s not a silly question. Are eggs dairy? Many people aren’t sure whether or not eggs ...

Fava Beans: The Energy-Boosting, Heart-Healthy Legumes that May Treat Parkinson’s

You're probably heard of fava beans before — whether you're a movie fan, health nut or just familiar with these types of beans — but have you ever eaten them? Also known as broad beans, ...