For a long time, hemp seeds were ignored for their nutritional benefits because of hemp's botanical relationship to medicinal varieties of cannabis. People are often confused about hemp seed nutrition and whether or not the seeds contain cannabinoids, like CBD. The truth is that hemp seeds don't cause any psychotropic reactions and instead may provide…
Although it's only a small part of the brain in terms of volume, the limbic system has some of the most basic, life-sustaining and meaningful roles of all brain structure. The word limbic comes from the latin word limbus, meaning "border." That's because the limbic system forms a curved border around the subcortical parts of…
Besides being a delicious citrusy seasoning in Southeastern Asian cooking, most of us would never guess that this delicious thready grass holds so much healing power inside its fibrous stalks. I'm talking about lemongrass, specifically lemongrass essential oil that is used to relieve muscle pain and more. Externally, this oil is used to kill bacteria,…
Phytonutrients are nutrients found in plants that develop to protect the plant from damaging environments. Plants are exposed to excess ultraviolet radiation, predator pests, toxins and pollution, resulting in the generation of dangerous free radicals within their cells. These free radicals can then bind and damage proteins, cell membranes and DNA of the plant. Fortunately, phytonutrients…
Did you know that chronic stress can affect your body's ability to recuperate from physical, mental or emotional stress? This is likely why most people have dealt with adrenal fatigue at some point in their lives. Many proponents of this condition estimate that almost every person can experience adrenal fatigue, also known as hypoadrenia, to…
If you are one of the millions of people who has prediabetes, diabetes, metabolic syndrome or any other form of “insulin resistance,” maintaining normal blood sugar levels can be challenging. Over the past several decades, these chronic disorders have swept through the U.S. and many other nations, reaching epidemic proportions and causing serious, but often…
The clary sage plant has a lengthy history as a medicinal herb. It's a perennial in the genus Salvi, and its scientific name is salvia sclarea. It's considered to be one of the top essential oils for hormones, especially in women. Many claims have been made as to its benefits when dealing with cramps, heavy menstrual cycles, hot flashes and…
Essential oils have been used for thousands of years in various cultures for medicinal and health purposes. Because of their antidepressant, stimulating, detoxifying, antibacterial, antiviral and calming properties, they continue to gain popularity as natural, safe and cost-effective therapy for a number of health concerns. There's no wonder why considering the high cost of health…
Anthocyanins are just one of the more than 6,000 different types of flavonoid polyphenol phytonutrients! Other types that have similar properties to anthocyanin include flavanols, flavones, flavanones, flavan-3-ols and isoflavones. The reason we hear more about anthocyanins compared to other related antioxidants is because they are widely available in many fruits and veggies. Experts believe…
This health condition affects about 72 million — or one out of every three — American adults under old guidelines. Under new guidelines, that number will rise to about 103 Americans. This is the highly common, yet preventable, condition called high blood pressure, also known as hypertension — which is why you need to pay…
