If you’ve been paying attention to the therapeutic aisle at your local health food store, you may have noticed tart cherry juice on the shelf. Not the same as the sweet cherries you snack on in the summer months, tart cherries are smaller and a bright red color, and they’re used to make one of…
Did you know that there are more than 400 different viruses that can cause infections, including the common cold, the flu, hepatitis, mononucleosis and HIV? Today, many people choose to have an annual influenza vaccination, or flu shot, but research shows that it's not always effective because of the mutating strains of the influenza virus. Luckily,…
Yoga for lymph flow isn't a common topic, but with so many superbugs and contagious diseases floating around these days, it's pretty astounding that one of the most critical components of our immune system — the lymphatic system — is so seldom talked about. The lymphatics, as sort of the passive circulatory system of our…
Have you ever heard of cytokines? The term "cytokine" is actually derived from a combination of two Greek words: "cyto" meaning cell and "kinos" meaning movement. Cytokines play a major role in both health and disease, especially when it comes to inflammatory conditions, immune-related concerns like infections, trauma to the body, reproduction and even cancer.…
Believe it or not, there's a very high chance that you, or an immediate family member, has had Epstein Barr virus (EBV) at some point. Many children, teens and adults contract this virus but have no idea, since it doesn't always cause any noticeable symptoms. EBV is considered a prevalent virus in most developed countries, affecting…
You may already be using Pink Himalayan salt on your food, but have you ever tried salt therapy? There are actually several ways you can reap the benefits of salt therapy at home or at a salt therapy spa. Is it bad to inhale salt? One of the best health benefits of salt therapy is…
Burning dried wood from the “mystical” palo santo tree, and collecting its concentrated oils, have been widely used in folk medicines and by shamans (“medicine men”) for centuries. Reason being: The palo santo tree has long been thought to have special spiritual qualities. For ritual participants who observe the practice and take in palo santo’s…
In the United States alone, there are more than 10 varieties of pears grown throughout the year. Each has its own distinctive color, flavor, texture and culinary uses, and would you believe that worldwide it's estimated that there are more than 3,000 known varieties of pears in existence? That's a good thing considering the wonderful…
Chickweed is a fast-growing plant that has been utilized as a folk remedy for many conditions, including arthritis pains, skin conditions, such as rashes and eczema, asthma, constipation, and kidney related issues. While there have been few reliable studies investigating chickweed benefits compared to those of other common greens, there's reason to believe that this…
What if I told you that a certain plant's roots could detoxify your blood, lymphatic system and skin? Would you be interested? If so, you should know about burdock root. Burdock root has been valued across continents for thousands of years for its ability to purify blood and cool internal heat. Internally and externally, it…
