Lady's mantle — it's such an interesting name for an herb that has so many possible health benefits. What is lady's mantle used for? Given its namesake, it's probably not surprising that women use it to help with painful or heavy menstrual periods and menopause symptoms. But this herb is also highly acclaimed for its use in…
There are many great uses for essential oils, including helping to combat aging of the skin. This is a benefit that most people are looking for these days and essential oils are a natural yet highly effective way to age slower and look younger on a consistent basis. I'm about to tell you about some highly impressive, all-natural, anti-aging…
Though once limited to the menus of high-end eateries and gourmet restaurants, truffle oil is now a common ingredient found in kitchen pantries across the globe. It's enjoyed by many as a simple way to amp up the flavor of everything from pasta dishes to risottos and beyond — much like olive oil. Although many…
Lactic acidosis happens when there is too much lactate in your blood. This makes the blood too acidic, which causes the condition’s telltale symptoms: nausea, exhaustion and muscle cramps. In most cases, symptoms go away once your body breaks down the lactate. Lactic acidosis is most often caused by intense exercise. (1) However, people with…
In 2015, Americans spent more than $140 billion dollars to minimize the signs of aging poorly — and that's just on cosmetics that alter outward appearance. By 2021, that number is expected to skyrocket to more than $216 billion. (1) The normal process of aging is never going away. However, the impact of age-related issues…
Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, cognitive condition that’s claiming more and more people every year. Experts now estimate that in the world’s most populated nations, rates of Parkinson’s disease will climb to almost 40 million sufferers by the year 2030. (1) As the world’s population of older adults increases, and people on average live longer…
Maybe someone you know is struggling with borderline personality disorder. The hallmark trait of borderline personality disorder is having a hard time regulating emotions — which can lead to intense mood swings, impulsivity and a number of behavioral problems. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is one of the most common mental disorders that adults experience. According…
The sun's golden warmth on your skin may feel nice, but it could be wreaking havoc on your skin. One of the most visible, and the most common, symptoms of sun damage to your skin is sun spots. Also known as liver spots, solar lentigo, or age spots, not only do sun spots on skin make…
What do papermaking, gluten-free baking, cosmetics and homeopathic remedies share in common? One answer rises to the surface: “arrowroot.” This wildly useful food starch was cultivated as early as 5,000 B.C., and was originally known as aru-aru, defined as “meal of meals,” named as such by the Arawak. This now-extinct people of the Caribbean islands…
Blurry vision is very common. With causes ranging from the natural aging process to stroke, however, it’s important to find out why your vision is blurry. In most cases, the cause is likely to be common and treatable — or even just a temporary change. In others, it can be the first sign of a…
